Where to get WW2 antiques?

**over under 12** · July 26th, 2011, 10:07 AM

My friend is over seas fighting as a ranger right now. His wife asked for my help with his bday gift. She wants to get him an antique pocket watch, pocket knife, gun, etc from WW1-Vietnam. Something cool that was in a US conflict. I looked on gunbroker and ebay and didn't find anything amazing yet. You guys know of any places online that have a better selection of quality stuff? I wasn't sure where to post this, so if theres a better section I will move it.

**P89** · July 26th, 2011, 10:21 AM

http://thekeystonearmory.com/
This place is neat, worth taking a day trip to check out.

My next guess is any military surplus store.

**over under 12** · July 26th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by P89

http://thekeystonearmory.com/
This place is neat, worth taking a day trip to check out.

My next guess is any military surplus store.

She lives down in GA so I was hoping to find a place on the web. The web page for keystone is def. the type of stuff im looking for. If anyone knows of more web stores like that, I would be very appreciative.

**Xringshooter** · July 26th, 2011, 12:59 PM

Best WWII antique that I can think of would be a M1 Garand or Carbine

You can get the info from here: http://www.odcmp.com/ You have to be eligible to purchase from them. Your friends wife may or may not be able to fulfill the requirements but he definitely would be eligible.

Here are the requirements:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship: You must provide a copy of a U.S. birth certificate, passport, proof of naturalization, or any official government document that shows birth in the U.S. or states citizenship as U.S.

Proof of Age: You must provide proof of age. Usually proof of citizenship also provides proof of age. In those cases where it may not, a driver’s license is sufficient.

Membership in CMP Affiliated Organization: You must provide a copy of your current membership card or other proof of membership. This requirement cannot be waived. The CMP currently has over 2,000 affiliated organizations located in many parts of the country.

Membership in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated organizations can be found by clicking on our Club Search web page at http://www.odcmp.com/clubs/searchclubs.htm. If you have any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP at 256-835-8455 or by emailing CMP Customer Service. We will find one for you. In addition to shooting clubs, the CMP also has several special affiliates. Membership in these organizations satisfies our requirement for purchase. These special affiliates include: Congressionally chartered veterans' organizations such as the VFW, AL, DAV, MCL, etc. U.S. Military services (active or reserves), National Guard, to include retirees. Professional 501(c)3 law enforcement organizations and associations such as the FOP, NAPO, NSA, etc.

Note: Club membership IS required for purchase of rifles, parts, and ammunition.

Club membership is NOT required for instructional publications or videos or CMP memorabilia.

Marksmanship or other Firearms Related Activity: You must provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures. Your marksmanship related activity does not have to be with highpower rifles; it can be with smallbore rifles, pistols, air guns or shotguns. Proof of marksmanship participation can be provided by documenting any of the following:

Current or past military service.
Current or past law enforcement service
Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin).
Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor).
Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status. - Concealed Carry License.
Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire training.
FFL or C&R license.
Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training.
Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. A form for use in completing and certifying your range firing can be downloaded from the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/competitions/fo...rksmanship.pdf

No proof of marksmanship required if over age 60. Proof of club membership and citizenship required for all ages. NOTE: Proof of marksmanship activity is not required for purchase of ammunition, parts, publications or memorabilia.

Be Legally Eligible to Purchase a Firearm:The information you supply on your application will be submitted by the CMP to the FBI National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS) to verify you are not prohibited by Federal, State or Local law from acquiring or possessing a rifle. Your signature on the Purchaser Certification portion of the purchase application authorizes the CMP to initiate the NICS check and authorizes the FBI to inform CMP of the result. IMPORTANT: If your State or locality requires you to first obtain a license, permit, or Firearms Owner ID card in order to possess or receive a rifle, you must enclose a photocopy of your license, permit, or card with the application for purchase.