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Vintage/ Authentic Made for WW2 U. #18 Legitimus Bakelite handle -Leather Sheath included. Not loose No cracks. Sometimes called a machete. Edged COLLINS & CO over the Collins logo and LEGITIMUS/MADE IN U. Not only used by the Marine Corp but also used also by Army Air Corp or Army Air Force. Leather sheath has hole at end , some dents in brass, Tip of blade blunted, some chips on edge of blade. The item “WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No 18 MIlitary Bowie Knife with Sheath USMC Airforce” is in sale since Friday, February 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “tiffenberg” and is located in The Villages, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: COLLINS

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WW2 WWII COLLINS 18 V44 V 44 AIR FORCE USMC SURVIVAL BOWIE KNIFE. BLADE SHOWING AGING, USE, AND SHARPENING AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURES. HAND GUARD IS SOLID. HANDLE IS SOLID, NO CRACKS. COMES COMPLETE WITH NUMBER 13 LEATHER SHEATH WHICH SHOWS WEAR AND THE TIP IS MISSING AS PICTURED. PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. BLADE LENGTH IS 9 3/8. OVERALL LENGTH IS 14. The item “WW2 WWII COLLINS 18 V44 V 44 AIR FORCES USMC SURVIVAL BOWIE KNIFE” is in sale since Monday, December 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “cc5053″ and is located in Portsmouth, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.

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1940’s Collins Radio Transmitter from World War II T47a / ART-13. Check out picture 12 for a picture of one in a plane! A great Project for Restoration, Or as a piece of History, Or for the parts! Unit looks complete, check out the pictures! Here’s Its History!!! USN and USAAF/USAF aircraft. But could also be found onboard USN ships as the TCZ installation. There were even some vehicular uses for the T-47/ART-13. Was developed from the earlier. Collins ATC Aircraft Transmitter that appeared around 1940. In 1940, the Collins ATC was tested in competition. With the Bendix ATD and possibly the RCA ATB. The Collins ATC won easily as the competition lacked. Of the ATC’s modern features. By 1942, Collins had updated the ATC and designated it as the T-47/ART-13. The USAAF also wanted to use the T-47/ART-13 and a. Different transmitter was produced for their use, designated as the T-47A/ART-13. Later designation was AN/ART-13A. Probably the first USAAF. Use of the T-47A/ART-13 was in the B-29 bombers where they were paired with the BC-348 receiver. The USN had many installations in Grumman torpedo bombers and the. Curtis Helldiver dive bomber along with shipboard uses. Be aware that this unit weighs close to 75 pounds. For Vintage Computer & Electronic & Radio Equipment! Steampunk & Industrial Equipment and Tools! And Just Strange and Weird Stuff!!!! New Equipment Added Weekly Check Back Often! We Stock What Sell. Please look over pics carefully and ask questions if you’re not sure of something. Check out my feedback! The item “1940s Collins T-47a/ART-13 Military Radio Transmitter WW II Air Force B52 Bomber” is in sale since Tuesday, April 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Radio Communication\Ham, Amateur Radio\Ham Radio Receivers”. The seller is “ie.systems” and is located in Tonawanda, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: T-47a ART13
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Type: HAM
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Collins

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