Does anyone own a WW2 weapon?

[Jharry5]

My Great-Uncle served with the British engineers (no idea which regiment) in the D-Day landings. He was part of the British group that marched into Bergen-Belsen; he ended up with a pair of binoculars (I know, not a weapon) and a Nazi ceremonial dagger. They've been passed down the family line since his passing.

 

[Bretty]

My Buddy just got posted to Arkansas (he is USAF) and bought a house. He found a working Garand in the attic.

I got two old colts that were used by family in Korea though. They are cool!

 

[Gilhelmi]

I own A WW2 Japanese Shin-Gunto Sword Dated to 1944. It is complete with chrysanthemum (Meas property of the emperor). Its from late in the war so it not at good as the earlier swords. the earlier swords were nicer because the Japan empire still had recourses and not being defeated by the U.S.
I over-payed for it though. I payed $700 (after tax) its worth $250 (if I am lucky).

Although, I was at an auction that had a WW2 Japaneses rifle complete with bayonet went to a dealer for over $1000 dollars (I would have gone to $1500 but did not have the money). The seller was a veteran of WW2 and said he ran out of ammo he 'found' the rifle and used (I am being polite to my friends in Japan) it to get back to camp.
I do know that the chrysanthemum is not on rifle because Gen. MacArthur did not want to humiliate the Japaneses people any further.

Your welcome for the history lesson

 

[mrhappyface]

You guys have a grizzly hobby. The boasting about the sword being used to execute Chinese people made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

Chinese prisoners and disobedient workers to be exact.

So this makes them less then people?

Of course not! I didn't say that, I said that the Japanese used to execute Chinese prisoners and workers with that sword. I certainly don't support any ideas of genocide, i just said that thats what it was used for. My friend has a Hutu machete from the 1994 Genocide, but that doesn't mean he likes killing Tutsis! Also, I'm Half-Jap for Christ's sake!

 

[enzilewulf]

I found a M1 when I was digging around on a abandoned road in Germany, I was told that my grandpas task force was abushed there and he wasn't to sure if they went back for the bodies, so i went there with him and we ound the gun under a mound of dirt

 

[mrhappyface]

I found a M1 when I was digging around on a abandoned road in Germany, I was told that my grandpas task force was abushed there and he wasn't to sure if they went back for the bodies, so i went there with him and we ound the gun under a mound of dirt

Does it still work?

 

[Major_Tom]

S&W Model 10 and FN Browning M1922, both pre-war made but used during WWII. I also have an M-1943 Entrenching Tool if that counts.

 

[Axle_Bullitt_19]

My grandfather has two M1 Carbine's and my uncle was givin the third because he lives in the detroit area.

 

[RanD00M]

No,but i would like to own a KAR 98.

 

[enzilewulf]

I found a M1 when I was digging around on a abandoned road in Germany, I was told that my grandpas task force was abushed there and he wasn't to sure if they went back for the bodies, so i went there with him and we ound the gun under a mound of dirt

Does it still work?

Yeah, I mean we had to clean it ALOT!! but yes we got it working. Sadly its springs worn so it doesnt get its full range, but i like it

 

[-Drifter-]

I don't, and I have no plans to get any. I may see if I can find some World War 1 weapons/gear though.

 

[Skuffyshootster]

Not weapons exactly, but my dad picked up my great uncle's uniform after his death at an auction.

EDIT: And his dogtags.

 

[kingbosss]

I have A bayonet knife for a rifle don't know what rifle it was made for exactly.

 

[open trap]

i have a .50 cal round in my room (cant be fired it has been fused to itselfe it seems by the forces of time) does that count.

 

[rabidmidget]

My family have never been directly engaged in WW2, but they quite a bit of weaponry from that time period. My grandfather owns quite a few Russian and American weapons and some German submachine guns. I also own a Japanese Officer sword, which has been used to execute Chinese in Manchuria. (I'm holding it in my avatar.) Do any of you have a WW2 weapon?

That sword is awesome, please tell me where I can get one

 

[Rawker]

I got a friend who we call crazy larry. he has more guns than anyone should really own. he literally has a drawer full of 1911's. If zombie's show up, i'm heading to his house.

 

[shotgunbob]

My Grandad owned a M1A1 Carbine

He sold it unfortunately

 

[Ham_authority95]

No,but my friend owns an SS knife with built-in brass knuckles and a swastika on it though.

Its the most Badass weapon I've ever seen really