my new ak gear - The Firearms Forum

new sks 2005 · 10-22-2010, 11:21 AM

im not to sure where to put this post---

these are both vietnam bringbacks i just bought online what do you think???

3/2 STA SS · 10-25-2010, 01:32 PM

That gear is in really good shape for ''bring backs''. I hope you did not get suckered. I have 1st Gulf war stuff I brought back(Iraqi Gas mask,tanker helmet,uniforms,log books,AK mags,etc..) from Falaka Island off of Kuwait City when I was there. Too bad the AK isn't vietcong-then that would be really cool. Looks Good.

Palmetto · 10-25-2010, 03:01 PM

You could make a display case for something like this. I could see a nice wooden case with both American and Viet Cong equipment.

3/2 STA SS · 10-25-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmetto

You could make a display case for something like this. I could see a nice wooden case with both American and Viet Cong equipment.

That would be cool-even better-get a display person(manequin)

jim brady · 10-25-2010, 03:17 PM

That Pith Helmet is more like NVA than VC. Both that and the chest pouch are in decent shape. Too bad there aren't bullet holes in them. Looks like Luke didn't wear them much..... Maybe you could find an old VC and stuff him for a display? I'd like to see that.

Just kidding! Nice collection. Enjoy! (101st Airborne, I Corps, 70-71)

new sks 2005 · 10-26-2010, 09:31 AM

i paid 13 bucks for helmet and 20 for ak chest pouch so im not out of to much money. they were listed as vietnam bringbacks but as you know pay for the item not the story.....the helmet is pretty beat up its all muddy and kind of smashed on top plus ripped a little. the pouch looks almost to good but they were both cheap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

heres the link to the helmet on ebay...soooo what do you guys think real or not??

3/2 STA SS · 10-26-2010, 02:16 PM

My main concern was you did not pay crazy $$. They look good so enjoy! I always wanted to display my Gulf War stuff but could never find a cheap dummy-other than me:-)

jim brady · 10-26-2010, 04:26 PM

I don't have any doubts on that helmet. Looks like you got a pretty decent deal. That seller is pretty 'proud' of those GI M1 helmets seeing his prices......
Did'nt see the dents in the helmet from those pictures. Maybe Luke was wearing it at the time? Hope so.

199er · 10-26-2010, 05:03 PM

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Posted by 3/2 STA SS
That gear is in really good shape for ''bring backs''.

I agree, the pith helmet and web gear look in very good shape. Both pieces of equipment are not faded at all from exposure to the sun nor do the wooden buttons appear to be worn/discolored from use....................................must have belonged to a NVA "REMF".

10-22-2010, 11:21 AM	#1
new sks 2005 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out on the plaines of colorado!! Posts: 84	my new ak gear im not to sure where to put this post--- these are both vietnam bringbacks i just bought online what do you think??? --> Last edited by new sks 2005; 10-23-2010 at 11:28 PM..

10-25-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: my new ak gear That gear is in really good shape for ''bring backs''. I hope you did not get suckered. I have 1st Gulf war stuff I brought back(Iraqi Gas mask,tanker helmet,uniforms,log books,AK mags,etc..) from Falaka Island off of Kuwait City when I was there. Too bad the AK isn't vietcong-then that would be really cool. Looks Good. Last edited by 3/2 STA SS; 10-25-2010 at 01:33 PM..

10-25-2010, 03:01 PM	#3
Palmetto V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Re: my new ak gear You could make a display case for something like this. I could see a nice wooden case with both American and Viet Cong equipment.

10-25-2010, 03:17 PM	#5
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,070	Re: my new ak gear That Pith Helmet is more like NVA than VC. Both that and the chest pouch are in decent shape. Too bad there aren't bullet holes in them. Looks like Luke didn't wear them much..... Maybe you could find an old VC and stuff him for a display? I'd like to see that. Just kidding! Nice collection. Enjoy! (101st Airborne, I Corps, 70-71)

10-26-2010, 09:31 AM	#6
new sks 2005 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out on the plaines of colorado!! Posts: 84	Re: my new ak gear i paid 13 bucks for helmet and 20 for ak chest pouch so im not out of to much money. they were listed as vietnam bringbacks but as you know pay for the item not the story.....the helmet is pretty beat up its all muddy and kind of smashed on top plus ripped a little. the pouch looks almost to good but they were both cheap!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT heres the link to the helmet on ebay...soooo what do you guys think real or not??

10-26-2010, 02:16 PM	#7
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: my new ak gear My main concern was you did not pay crazy $$. They look good so enjoy! I always wanted to display my Gulf War stuff but could never find a cheap dummy-other than me:-)

10-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#8
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,070	Re: my new ak gear I don't have any doubts on that helmet. Looks like you got a pretty decent deal. That seller is pretty 'proud' of those GI M1 helmets seeing his prices...... Did'nt see the dents in the helmet from those pictures. Maybe Luke was wearing it at the time? Hope so.