BCX-III, Inc. Field Gear, Rifle, Slings, related items.
			Former U.S. Army vehicle, Willys MB Truck ¼ Ton 4 X 4. See Item G.190 below.

JAPAN

G.184. Very nice field mess set of WWII Japanese cased chop sticks. The wooden fruit wood case is 9" long, 1 7/8" wide and 5/8" high. The top slides out from the case revealing a set of wooden chop sticks. The soldier's name is in kanji characters on the sliding wood top. The American soldier or Marine that captured this set, wrote an inked date on the interior of the case's bottom - June 16. This is a very nice, unique personal item that can still be put to good use..............................................$125.

GERMAN THIRD REICH

G.78. WWII German re-issued double pouch brown leather French made ammunition pouch. Each pouch held two rifle clips. The pouch has both back loops for attaching the pouch to a belt and a attachment strap ring. The pouch is hall marked Sellerie, Vincennes then an oblong re-issuance ink hall mark that is partially distinguishable. The ammunition pouch is in fine condition and is still quite usable........................$35.

G.150. Very nice PP/PPK 7.35 mm (.32 caliber) eight (8) shot metal magazine (clip) with plastic handle butt. The clip is in very good condition........................................................$65.

G.152. Very nice black dyed leather WWII German helmet chin strap with buckle.....................$25.

G.155. Very nice set of WW II German helmet split rivets (pins) and their slotted washers. The set (3 each) is in unused condition. They are used to hold the helmet's liner in place......................$30.

G.171.Very nice and complete functioning German WWII Rabbit Ears Telescope (Binoculars) with original German tri-pod. It was referred to in German as a Scherenfernrohr. The set is quite heavy with the binoculars made out of steel, brass, bakelite and glass. The tri-pod is made out of aluminum, steel, wood for the legs and the binocular mount is constructed of brass and steel. The binoculars have 15" observation tubes with good glass. The binocular base houses the bakelite eyepieces, both of which have non-detracting edge chips, a bubble leveler and a angle measuring device to establish angle distance between the two binocular tubes. This allowed for expanded fields of observation. The set retains much of its' original paint scheme. On the base is the maker and serial number of the set, On the left binnocular base is bmj 481053 M. On the right is S.F. 14. Z. Gi then H / 6400 underneath. With the set comes two tubes, one each to be mounted on the end of the lens area. These reduced the effects of sunlight and inclement weather (rain, sleet) on the lenses. Both are in good condition but are hard to mount due to some denting experienced on the lenses external housing. The tri-pod is in excellent condition and is hall marked HILDEBRAND WIOFMANN - WERKE FREIBERG - 9A with the serial number 108061. The legs are telescoped designed allowing them to extend from 32" to 54". The legs have adjustable pointed aluminum feet to secure the tri-pod to the area it is being used in. The top mounting block that seats the binocular set is made of brass and is also equipped with a leveler device. This has the serial number 1289. This is a very nice set.......................................$1600.

G.173. WWII German Feldzug. Very nice black Bakelite case. Star shell carrier for signal gun (pistol). This item is from a WWII German Bakelite collection. The container has six (6) tubular areas one each to store and transport the shells. The case is 4 1/2" high with a screw on top lid diameter of 4". The case's bottom is 3" in diameter. The case's interior bottom is hall marked DOO. The bottom interior of the screw on lid has three hall marks, all encircled. 900 over 107B, boa and Z1 with a logo. The container still has it's original rubber O-ring to prevent moisture from reaching the interior. On the lid top is the original packing label identifying the shell flares as red star shells, quantity 6 (6 Sternsignalpatronen) and the date of issuance September 1941. A scarce and unique item..........$75.

G.174. From a WWII German Bakelite collection comes a dark brown bakelite star shell carrying case, fully hall marked and still functional. The case is 4 1/2" high with a top lid diameter of 4", bottom diameter 3 1/8". The case carried six green star shell signal flares. The exterior lid top still retains the original packing label, 6 Sternsignalpatronen and date of issue, September 1941. The case still retains it's rubber O-ring for tight sealing of the screw on lid to container. The bottom interior has several encircled hall marks, the date 1940, an double encircled ML and a manufacturer's logo. The bottom of the lid also has several faint hall marks including bdl, the number 4302 and the encircled date of 1940. This is a nice, unique and scarce war-time Bakelite item...................................$75.

G.175. Very nice 4 3/4" by 2 3/8" brown hardened bakelite German Army officer's individual butter / fat / food container. The container is in very good condition and is from a WW II German collection of bakelite field gear....................................$65.

G.176. Very nice condition hall marked Luger P.08 holster. The holster is dyed black hard shell design with tool pouch, interior restraining strap, extra clip side pocket and flap buckle - all present and in functioning condition. The leather is thick, smooth and supple. All of the stitching is present, white and tight with the body of the holster being firm and nice. The holster is dated 1936, Berlin and hall marked KernKloger & Cie. If you are looking for a superb holster for your luger, this is it. Please see the photographs. ......................$325.

G.183. Very nice nickel/steel constructed naval officer's pocket watch used by a WWII German naval officer who rotated through Rota, Spain naval base (when Franco quietly supported German North African interests). The watch is large, 52 mm, 2 1/4" across. It is made of nickeled steel, has a metal dial covered in gold and silver with metal raised cartouche numerals, cylinder balance, 15 jewel. The dial has CHRONOMETRO NAVAL 1A. On the back is a circular logo also with CHRONOMETRO NAVAL. On the interior movements bride is ESPASADO DESEGUNDO MANO REPASSE EN SECOND. This watch was brought back by a returning veteran of the North African campaign, Bizerte. Very nice original and complete watch.....................................$165. This item also listed under Field Gear as J.157.

SOLD! G.185. Very nice set of WWII German Army parade band drumsticks with the original belt carrying leather "holster". The wooden drumsticks are matching, each having a 1 3/4" length nickel plated head collar, each in original black flat paint and both in un-used condition. The black leather carrier is also in fine condition as the accompanying photographs illustrate. The holster is hall marked and dated SPRINGEN & Co., BERLIN 1942. This is a very scarce and original parade band item....................................$125.SOLD!

G.186. Very nice WWII German parade band snare drum with metal eagle hanger. The drum is 15" in diameter, has all of it's parts and has the typical national color scheme around it's cylinder body border, white, red and black. The paint scheme is in very good condition. The snare drum's base body construction is rolled blackened brass with steel screw heads holding the ensemble together. There is a maker mark Lefima stamped on one side. Also, there is a black hand painted number, 1 - 582 - 14 or 7 - 582 - 74 on the interior rim of the bottom drum side. In addition, on the top side drum head is a printed word Genruft in an oblong block (perhaps the maker of the leather skin drum head). This specific drum is in rare good condition. Nice item................................$365.

SOLD! G.187. Original and rare full parade band base and/or snare drum leather shoulder harness for carrying and holding a drum in place while in parade mode. The leather harness and straps are made of pig skin, all parts present including the buckles. The ensemble is in dyed grey/green strongly suggesting Army (Heer) issue. Certainly a scarce and hard to find item...........................$65.SOLD!

G.188. Very scarce Daimler Benz G 4 parade car's Berlin license plate. The plate is made of stamped steel and has a white paint back ground with black boarders and numbers. After the IA on the left side of the plate is a large red circular unit ID stamp, now not distinguishable. The license is approximately 20" long by 6" high. Real neat piece of history, if it could only talk.................$65.

G.189. Very nice Model R -12 (R-75) German 1930's designed military motorcycle with original side car. This all terrain vehicle was located in a barn in storage down near Louisville, Kentucky. It was found with 469 kilometers on the meter. It was completely re-rehabilitated by Euro Motors in 2007 using Bosch parts. It has a two cylinder side wing engine 750cc. It is shaft driven with the side car free drive. It has the drive seat, rifleman's with the side car for a machine gunner or third party occupant. The motorcycle (motorrad) still retains its original black lacquer paint and chrome. It is road licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been garaged stored. The engine has excellent compression (110 PSI). There is a redundant shift system. Beside the left handle system there is a metal shaft between the side car and the motorcycle allowing the other two occupants to shift gears for the driver. Everyone who has seen and touched the bike were in awe - it is a large bike. Very nice unique and fun vehicle............................................$12,500.

Allied forces

G.109. Good patent leather holster and separate shoulder belt for the Canadian manufactured 9mm semi-automatic that was issued to British, Chinese and American forces. The holster is constructed of multi-pieces of thick leather and rivets. There is a extra clip leather pouch sewn on the front facing side. There is no makers hall mark on the holster. The belt clip has a imprinted oval logo with W in the center. Nice item........................$45.

American

NEW! G.190. Nice garaged Willys MB Truck ¼ Ton 4 X 4 for sale. This former U.S. Army vehicle, serial number 260184 was built in Akron, Ohio and was delivered to the military 8 - 30 -42. It has a gross weight of 5125 lbs., is
4 speed and is Tech Manual ID 805 1805a 1805b. The speedometer reads 64393 miles. This jeep has been garaged while our newer post war cars remained outside and forced to accept the four season elements. Still maintenance had to be in place with the jeep first in line. The jeep has been the recipient of the following in the last several years: complete new 6V electrical system including a new wiring harness, battery, re-built generator and starter motor; and, a new fuel system including a new gas tank and float valve, gas line with a in line fuel filter, Solex carburetor, new choke and throttle control lines; a new steering wheel worm gear; entire new brake system including master cylinder, lines and individual wheel brake assemblies; new water pump and radiator hoses; a new canvas top (Beachwood Canvas Works); and, several new tubes and tires. We are in the process of re-locating to another property without a garage therefore, the jeep needs a new and appreciative home...................................$16,000. NEW!

G.117. WWII US Army canteen with cup dated 1944. The manufacturer is GP & F CO. The cup's manufacturing logo has been "X" out. Both are in good used condition. The O/D canvass canteen cover is in good condition retaining the wool liner and both snaps. The cover has stenciling on the back side including a serial number - all of which is hard to make out. A nice ensemble......................$25.

G.168. Very nice original large U.S. Army ditty bag. The bag's dimensions are 7" high by 5" wide and has a mouth opening of 4". All of the original stitching is present as is the cotton rope draw string. The bag is Kakhi in color. The bag has no repairs to it, no tears, mothing, etc. but needs to be laundered. The bag has on one side a ink red letter H and black ink OFFICE over the H.On the other side is hand written UNIFORM BOTONS ETC. I. BETTUM. Very nice personal field gear item, one good for re-enactment or collection purposes. Needs an appreciative home.................$12.

G.181. WWI era. Four (4) very nice salvaged U.S. Navy dinner plates (9 1/8") recovered from the U.S.S. Schwurz formerly the German light cruiser Geier. The ship was sunk in a collision with the U.S. tanker Florida off the North Carolina coast while on its' maiden voyage to the AEF in France. The plates are in very good condition, have the vintage USN logo and double blue ring. The bottom of the plates have a large logo of a Indian making pottery on the back with manufacturer's name, SHENANGO CHINA, New Castle, PA.
Per plate......................................$15. The set of four......................$50.

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