S CARCE ORIGINAL 1 930S NAVAL ACADEMY SHORT RANGE BATTLE PRACTICE GREAT GUNS MEDAL, SPLIT WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED UV NEGATIVE. During the early 1930s the Navy perceived the need to recognize 1st and 3rd Class Midshipmen in the Naval Academy, who had manned vital big gun turret positions as a gun pointer or gun captain during summer training cruises. In order to recognize the Gunnery achievements of the individual Midshipmen, and to encourage Naval Gunnery at Annapolis, the Superintendent of the Naval Academy Thomas C. Heart suggested to the Navy Department that an award be created for those Midshipmen who had qualified on their summer cruises. The Short Range Battle Practice Medal commonly called the Great Guns Medal was approved on January 11th 1934 by the Secretary of the Navy Claude A. The Navy contracted one of its oldest trusted firms, Bailey Banks and Biddle Company to produced the medal. The 1st awards of the Great Guns Medal were issued to Midshipmen on May 1st 1935. It was only authorized to be worn on the Midshipman’s uniform while he attended the Naval Academy. The last awards were issued to the Third Class-men of the Class of 1943, for their summer cruise in 1940. By 1944, the medal was no longer issued and it faded into obscurity. For the 7 years the Naval Academy awarded this medal, it has been estimated that only 500-600 were issued, making it one of the rarest and elusive United States Naval medals. The Great Guns medal was designed with similar style, and size, as the Navy Expert Rifleman, and Pistolshot medals. It is figure 8 shaped with the top smaller circle containing a large letter E surrounded by 13 stars. The bottom larger circle border is traditionally roped, with the center displaying a warship in raised relief firing its main battery. Along the bottom curved edge of the medal, “UNITED STATES NAVY” is inscribed in raised relief. The reverse was issued blank, however a few examples are known to be engraved with the recipients name. The medal ribbon drape made of Navy-blue silk is 1-3/8 inch wide, with five narrow 3/32 inch, yellow stripes, being 9/32 inch from each other and from the edges. The type-3 medal was stamped BB&B BRONZE at the 6-oclock position. The final, type-4 medal was not stamped with the manufactures maker mark and left completely blank. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you! The item “1930S NAVAL ACADEMY SHORT RANGE BATTLE PRACTICE GREAT GUNS MEDAL (1 OF 600)” is in sale since Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “medal_mulisha_store” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
One original Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle complete wood stock with handguard, dark brown wood with handguard, correct matching handguard. Just the wood stock. This stock is for the 7mm mauser caliber mexican model 1936 short rifle, see my other listings for more Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle parts and accessories. The item “Original mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle complete wood stock w handguard” is in sale since Sunday, January 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
One original Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle complete wood stock with handguard, dark brown wood with handguard, correct mostly matching handguard. Handguard has a hole in it, so I knocked 30 bucks off the price, this stock is for the 7mm mauser caliber mexican model 1936 short rifle, see my other listings for more Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle parts and accessories. The item “Original mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle wood stock w matching handguard” is in sale since Monday, May 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Antique Filipino Visayan Talibon Philippines Bolo Short Sword w/Original Matching Scabbard. 25 (1/4 inch) Forged Blade has the much more Robust Characteristics of a pre-1940s Antique Talibon. The item “Antique Filipino Visayan Talibon Philippines Bolo Short Sword Not Barong Or Kris” is in sale since Sunday, July 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “dcgb_inc” and is located in Riverside, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
One original spanish model 1916 mauser short rifle (carbine) complete bolt in 7mm mauser or. 308 caliber, bolt is complete with safety, extractor and all internal parts. Bolt is bent handle carbine type, not the straight handle rifle, as per the above photos, added one bolt that is bent for telescopic sight, may need cleaning, but in overall very good condition. Added four more, two are blued, one is bent for telescopic sight. The item “Spanish 1916 mauser short rifle 7mm. 308 cal complete bolt w safety & extractor” is in sale since Tuesday, April 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
One original Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle barrel with front sight and very good bore, nice and shiney, sharp rifling, needs a good cleaning, measures 23 1/4 inches crown to thread tip, these parts are for the 7mm mauser caliber mexican model 1936 short rifle, see my other listings for more Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle parts and accessories. The item “Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle barrel w front sight good bore 7mm” is in sale since Sunday, March 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
One original spanish model 1916 mauser short rifle (carbine) or 1895 short rifle, wood stock with matching handguard, nice condition and color wood with light tiger striping, excellent opportunity to upgrade one of the less than stellar weapons that are currently available through J&G sales, or to upgrade a wallhanger, see my other listings for more Spanish model 1916 mauser rifle parts and accessories. The item “Spanish 1916 1895 mauser short rifle carbine complete wood stock w handguard” is in sale since Thursday, December 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
The sword is 26 3/4 long and stamped USN 1943 NWP one one side and N. AMES SPRINGFIELD on the other. The SPRINGFIELD stamp is faint but visible. On the handle is stamped NWP on one side of the small scroll at the base and what looks like WAJ on the other side (see photos). The piece is in remarkably good condition for its age with some pitting and scratches to the blade and lots of patina to the handle. The blade is not sharpened. There are some scratches to the handle and what looks like paint marks. The scabbard has some cracks and loss to the leather but is again remarkably intact. The threads down the seam have failed and there is a some wear to the brass top and base. I know very little about this sword but it appears to be right for its age and maker. This is a very cool sword that is amazingly well preserved and will be a great addition to any collection. The item “N. P. AMES USN CUTLASS Pre Civil War Short Sword Springfield with Scabbard RARE” is in sale since Thursday, October 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “postmodernlove” and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay.
One original Mexican model 1924 mauser short rifle wood stock with matching handguard and some metal, the metal includes the buttplate with both stock screws, rear sling swivel with both stock screws, nosecap with rollpin and bayonet lug, and the front and middleband springs, wood is a lighter brown color, and is decent servicable condition, some wear and dings, can be refinished or left as is, see my other listings for more Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle parts and accessories. The item “Mexican model 1924 mauser short rifle wood stock w handguard & some metal” is in sale since Friday, March 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation, South africa.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
One original Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle complete wood stock with handguard, dark brown wood with handguard, correct mostly matching handguard. This stock is for the 7mm mauser caliber mexican model 1936 short rifle, see my other listings for more Mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle parts and accessories. The item “Original mexican model 1936 mauser short rifle complete wood stock w handguard” is in sale since Thursday, May 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in Gillette, Wyoming. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay, Russian federation.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico