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Post by nikeajax on Jul 17, 2012 14:04:41 GMT -8
While we were at the thrift store while searching for books to send back to Belize yesterday (pretty sure the lady at the front desk of the hotel we stayed at has a son that's dyslexic and getting no help) I found this exposure suit:  I think it's 1970's, but don't know: I've never seen a suit with zippers like this, and yes, I know that doesn't mean much! Nylon with a beaver-tail. My wife says I look like I'm in the RCMP  I tried to get my cat in the picture, he's red too, but he'll have nothing to do with me when I'm in it  Yeah, I know I look really PO'ed, but I ain't... Jaybird |
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Post by SeaRat on Jul 17, 2012 14:15:39 GMT -8
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Post by nikeajax on Jul 17, 2012 14:34:42 GMT -8
Thanks again buddy! Hmmm, $40, I think I did OK, no? It has very little wear, I only had to fix one of the zippers that was falling apart, but with some hand stitching, good as new!
Jaybird
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Post by nikeajax on Jul 17, 2012 16:17:31 GMT -8
Soooo, what kinda gear did the Coasties use then? I'm guessing USD--right? Calypso-J's like the Navy?
Jaybird
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Post by jlocke on Jul 17, 2012 18:22:28 GMT -8
JB, I'm gonna have to get you to do some shopping for me!
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Post by easydiver on Jul 17, 2012 18:55:03 GMT -8
My 1976 Mar Vel catalog has this suit listed as there patented "Zip-On" suit. Patent no. 3771169. Came in blue and International orange.
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Post by SeaRat on Jul 17, 2012 19:32:01 GMT -8
Soooo, what kinda gear did the Coasties use then? I'm guessing USD--right? Calypso-J's like the Navy? Jaybird Well, not exactly. The U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers are prohibited from using scuba, and therefore deploy with only swim gear (exposure suit, fins, mask, snorkel, probably a knife, etc.). I don't know this from experience, as I got out of USAF Pararescue in 1977 or so, and the Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers did not exist until the late 1980s. Here is their manual: www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/3000-3999/CIM_3710_4C.pdfJohn |
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Post by nikeajax on Jul 18, 2012 9:16:38 GMT -8
I'm guessing hood and booties are gonna be kind of difficult to find to go with it, yes, no? I did a quick search and came up with this kinda thing...  GRRRRR!Jaybird |
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Post by diverdon on Mar 27, 2014 6:38:07 GMT -8
JB, I'm gonna have to get you to do some shopping for me! No kidding. That guy is one talented thrift store shopper. Probly make a killing as a "picker". |
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Post by george on Mar 28, 2014 3:55:21 GMT -8
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Post by nikeajax on Apr 12, 2014 14:40:19 GMT -8
Okay Don, you're gunna hate me for this one! Not scuba, but... was at a garage sale today, and saw a sword, a saber actually... I picked it up and asked how much... 5bux  Okay, just shut up and pay the guy... The handle is inscribed: Capitaine Chapelle 36 E D'Infanterie Campagne 1914-1918 It looks a bit like this:  It doesn't have the scabbard, but for that much I ain't complaining. For some reason I can't share images on from my Flicker anymore, so I can only give you stuff I find from the web... YEEEHAW!Jaybird |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 12, 2014 22:41:25 GMT -8
You know what they say. You could step in a bucket of...and come out smelling like a rose!
Here's my nicest bato: <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/dfassbendersr/embed/slideshow/Bayos"></iframe>
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Post by diverdon on Apr 13, 2014 8:37:30 GMT -8
Hmmm... Not sure that link worked. Its WAAAYYY off topic anyway. Its pretty plain but has matching numbers. Now you need the rifle to go with it.  |
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Post by nikeajax on Apr 13, 2014 9:54:34 GMT -8
I'll get some images up soon: something in Firefox is not working... I wouldn't worry too much about the "topic", gosh, there was one thread about the 1911-ACP, you know this:  And it's not like it's hoppin' with activity around here anyway... So what kinda pig-sticker is that, looks nasty... I have a bayonet, US from about 1895. Jaybird |
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Post by diverdon on Apr 13, 2014 10:12:20 GMT -8
Good point  Its for a French Chassepot rifle M1866. I'd like one of those. Is that one yours? I know the firearm laws are pretty strict in CA. I've got a 1950's Ruger in .22 and a couple Tokarevs. Unfortunately the ammo is getting harder to find for both. |
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Yeah, I know I look really PO'ed, but I ain't...
Okay, just shut up and pay the guy... 
Its for a French Chassepot rifle M1866.