Bring back Stories

Edward Tinker · 02-20-2010, 10:31 PM

Looking for bring back stories; ones that are verifiable (2nd hand is okay, but have proof like veterans documents, they are direct relatives, etc). Looking for true, actual stories ( no offense, but buy the gun not the story, unless the story is very good and verifiable)

I am putting together a 2nd book on Veteran Bring Backs; can be pistols, rifles, accessories, etc.

I presently have each person or the original owners name at the top of the page and not at the begining of the book.
I of course reserve the right to use or not use the subject material; as I am the one that is on the book cover. If material is used, full credit would be given either in the pages or top of the pages; just unsure at this time.

Ed

weimar_lugers@verizon.net

unspellable · 03-06-2010, 07:53 PM

My mother used to work for a guy who brought back a general. This general had a white horse no less, but no Luger. This occurred in the Baltic States after the Germans found themselves on the wrong side of the curve.

Death-Ace · 03-07-2010, 04:45 PM

Old cars get better with age while new ones look better on paper.

I got one story: Two elderly gunsmiths my dad knew a few years back from our antique store was at my mom's booth at an antique mall one day and they struck up a conversation. Difference was that the older one had hearing aids, and the younger one was nearly blind. When one would strike a conversation, the other would answer something completely random...unknown how they got along. Now, they had the revolutionary technology of Flexon and hearing aids! But, aside from the point, we told the older one about some antique cap pistols and a relic CG Bonehill shotgun we had, and he was interested. We gave him a card and my mom also mentioned I was a WWII militaria collector and interested in lugers and Japanese swords (along with I'm gonna be a "man of the sea"). With this, he told us a story:

He had enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945 because of a condition that would've rejected him from many other branches. Right after he graduated, the war ended and he was sent for occupational duties in Japan. While he was overseas, he traveled around there a bit, saw what postwar Japan had to offer, and like the souvenir hunter of the stereotypical GI, wanted something. What he wanted was what his friends and fellow members brought back: A Japanese sword. However he didn't know of the warehouses stored with swords and most of his shipmates had sent theirs' home.

While talking to a fellow shipmate one day, however, he mentioned he wanted a sword and wondered where to get one. This is when his friend told him he had brought one onboard. He didn't really want it, he just picked it along the way! But he also didn't want to give it away, so our young future gunsmith went about the decks bartering for the currency of the day, cigarettes! He finally was able to secure four packs of Lucky Camels and his friend gave him the sword for the packs.

This is basically where the story ends. He told me that the scabbard's laquer was chipping, so he repainted that and there was writing on the blade. Nakago or blade, unknown. He said he'd give us a call about the guns and the sword later to possibly sell or trade...but that was two months ago. xD I'm tempted to call him, but I don't want to bother him.

Edward Tinker · 06-11-2010, 10:45 PM

Great story, can you provide any pictures or other documentation?

I have about 50 pages so far with another 10 ready to add.

Looking for:

VERIFIABLE bring back stories; i.e. you know the vet, you know the history of the weapon, you have story, pictures, etc.

I am Japanese heavy (which is my intention, but need many more pages to fill this up! )

If you have some good stories and are willing share, I give full credit to either (and) the owner now and the person who first got it!

Ed

Edward Tinker · 06-23-2010, 04:46 AM

A quick note, the Japanese forum and other members have a huge amount of stories, which is great, but surely you guys have stories too!

Want, realistic, factual, with provenance, 1st or actual 2nd person stories preferred (not just bring back paperwork if we can help it)

Ed

ed_tinker@hotmail.com

Edward Tinker · 07-10-2010, 10:30 PM

up to 86 PAGES, WIH ANOTHER 10 promised by folks.

If you have some good stories of equipment, guns, etc, from any era or theatre of war, please contact me at ed_tinker@hotmail.com

Edward Tinker · 07-19-2010, 08:08 AM

Up to 93 pages, although 3 pages are of guys that I haven't received written confirmation yet; so in about a week, I'll pull them. meanwhile, still looking for good, verifiable stories of equipment, pistols, rifles and doo-dads brought back by a vet, any time frame; WW1-present (unless you have a family heirloom with a good story, perhaps written down??)

Ed

Edward Tinker · 07-25-2010, 03:58 AM

103 pages as of today, have aquired a lot of stories of Japanese, some lugers and an amazing amount of Vietnam stories, which is very cool!

Ed

cirelaw · 08-09-2010, 05:42 PM

Fantastic, Today I rediscovered it. Great reading!Is anyone working on an updated Navy Luger book?

Edward Tinker · 08-13-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

Fantastic, Today I rediscovered it. Great reading!Is anyone working on an updated Navy Luger book?

Tom Armstrong was, I don't know anyone else that has started one?

For this book, I am up to 118 pages and had 150 last time, so getting pretty close!

Still looking for 1st hand accounts! (see above for details, its 5:45 Saudi time and too early to rewrite everything

)

Ed

Edward Tinker · 08-28-2010, 10:56 AM

Still looking for a few more good stories with provinance, any era, any country, but as much known story as you can get.

Ed

Edward Tinker · 09-12-2010, 02:13 AM

Well, here is the rough talley of the book, it covers a wide range; but here goes:
Realize that these are items and not pages, some are 1 page, some are 3 or 4 pages, depending on story and provinance

Japanese Items 17 items
German
Lugers 9 items
P38 4 items
other german 12 items
Vietnam (mixture) 15 items
Equipment all eras 8 items
USA 2 items
Iraq 2 items
Nagants 2 items
Browning 2 items
Radom 1 item

Very interesting mixture, will make a nice book, I am at 158 pages, so can publish anytime (156 was my goal), can still take more pictures and items for the next couple of weeks

Ed
ed_tinker@hotmail.com
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Railsplitter · 09-12-2010, 02:31 AM

Great news and great work !!

cirelaw · 09-12-2010, 07:29 AM

Volume 2?

Edward Tinker · 09-12-2010, 08:33 AM

Veteran Bring Backs Vol 2

As it is very much like the 1st, but with so much in commen, yet different stories, it seems apropo.

gatornavy · 10-13-2010, 09:02 AM

Ed
Appreciate the update. After the first vol., can't wait for second.
Let the board know as soon as can order. As always thanks for your contributions.
Ron

Edward Tinker · 03-05-2011, 10:06 AM

Well, this is the cover of the new book.

It should be available soon, as it is literally being printed as I write this, well, during the work week

I would expect another 2 months, maybe less to be on our shores?

policeluger · 03-05-2011, 10:13 AM

The only thing I brought back was my self.......can't wait for vol.2

Vlim · 03-05-2011, 10:28 AM

Ed, I love the cover design!

Don M · 03-05-2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Ed, I love the cover design!

Me, too!

02-20-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Bring back Stories Looking for bring back stories; ones that are verifiable (2nd hand is okay, but have proof like veterans documents, they are direct relatives, etc). Looking for true, actual stories ( no offense, but buy the gun not the story, unless the story is very good and verifiable) I am putting together a 2nd book on Veteran Bring Backs; can be pistols, rifles, accessories, etc. I presently have each person or the original owners name at the top of the page and not at the begining of the book. I of course reserve the right to use or not use the subject material; as I am the one that is on the book cover. If material is used, full credit would be given either in the pages or top of the pages; just unsure at this time. Ed weimar_lugers@verizon.net __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-19-2010, 08:08 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Up to 93 pages, although 3 pages are of guys that I haven't received written confirmation yet; so in about a week, I'll pull them. meanwhile, still looking for good, verifiable stories of equipment, pistols, rifles and doo-dads brought back by a vet, any time frame; WW1-present (unless you have a family heirloom with a good story, perhaps written down??) Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-28-2010, 10:56 AM	#11
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Still looking for a few more good stories with provinance, any era, any country, but as much known story as you can get. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-12-2010, 02:13 AM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Well, here is the rough talley of the book, it covers a wide range; but here goes: Realize that these are items and not pages, some are 1 page, some are 3 or 4 pages, depending on story and provinance Japanese Items 17 items German Lugers 9 items P38 4 items other german 12 items Vietnam (mixture) 15 items Equipment all eras 8 items USA 2 items Iraq 2 items Nagants 2 items Browning 2 items Radom 1 item Very interesting mixture, will make a nice book, I am at 158 pages, so can publish anytime (156 was my goal), can still take more pictures and items for the next couple of weeks Ed ed_tinker@hotmail.com . . __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

09-12-2010, 07:29 AM	#14
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	What Are our you going to name it? Volume 2?

03-06-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	My mother used to work for a guy who brought back a general. This general had a white horse no less, but no Luger. This occurred in the Baltic States after the Germans found themselves on the wrong side of the curve.

03-07-2010, 04:45 PM	#3
Death-Ace User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Old cars get better with age while new ones look better on paper. I got one story: Two elderly gunsmiths my dad knew a few years back from our antique store was at my mom's booth at an antique mall one day and they struck up a conversation. Difference was that the older one had hearing aids, and the younger one was nearly blind. When one would strike a conversation, the other would answer something completely random...unknown how they got along. Now, they had the revolutionary technology of Flexon and hearing aids! But, aside from the point, we told the older one about some antique cap pistols and a relic CG Bonehill shotgun we had, and he was interested. We gave him a card and my mom also mentioned I was a WWII militaria collector and interested in lugers and Japanese swords (along with I'm gonna be a "man of the sea"). With this, he told us a story: He had enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945 because of a condition that would've rejected him from many other branches. Right after he graduated, the war ended and he was sent for occupational duties in Japan. While he was overseas, he traveled around there a bit, saw what postwar Japan had to offer, and like the souvenir hunter of the stereotypical GI, wanted something. What he wanted was what his friends and fellow members brought back: A Japanese sword. However he didn't know of the warehouses stored with swords and most of his shipmates had sent theirs' home. While talking to a fellow shipmate one day, however, he mentioned he wanted a sword and wondered where to get one. This is when his friend told him he had brought one onboard. He didn't really want it, he just picked it along the way! But he also didn't want to give it away, so our young future gunsmith went about the decks bartering for the currency of the day, cigarettes! He finally was able to secure four packs of Lucky Camels and his friend gave him the sword for the packs. This is basically where the story ends. He told me that the scabbard's laquer was chipping, so he repainted that and there was writing on the blade. Nakago or blade, unknown. He said he'd give us a call about the guns and the sword later to possibly sell or trade...but that was two months ago. xD I'm tempted to call him, but I don't want to bother him.

06-11-2010, 10:45 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Great story, can you provide any pictures or other documentation? I have about 50 pages so far with another 10 ready to add. Looking for: VERIFIABLE bring back stories; i.e. you know the vet, you know the history of the weapon, you have story, pictures, etc. I am Japanese heavy (which is my intention, but need many more pages to fill this up! ) If you have some good stories and are willing share, I give full credit to either (and) the owner now and the person who first got it! Ed

06-23-2010, 04:46 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	A quick note, the Japanese forum and other members have a huge amount of stories, which is great, but surely you guys have stories too! Want, realistic, factual, with provenance, 1st or actual 2nd person stories preferred (not just bring back paperwork if we can help it) Ed ed_tinker@hotmail.com

07-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	up to 86 PAGES, WIH ANOTHER 10 promised by folks. If you have some good stories of equipment, guns, etc, from any era or theatre of war, please contact me at ed_tinker@hotmail.com

07-25-2010, 03:58 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	103 pages as of today, have aquired a lot of stories of Japanese, some lugers and an amazing amount of Vietnam stories, which is very cool! Ed

08-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Fantastic, Today I rediscovered it. Great reading!Is anyone working on an updated Navy Luger book?

09-12-2010, 02:31 AM	#13
Railsplitter User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Great news and great work !!

09-12-2010, 08:33 AM	#15
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Veteran Bring Backs Vol 2 As it is very much like the 1st, but with so much in commen, yet different stories, it seems apropo.

10-13-2010, 09:02 AM	#16
gatornavy User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ed Appreciate the update. After the first vol., can't wait for second. Let the board know as soon as can order. As always thanks for your contributions. Ron

03-05-2011, 10:06 AM	#17
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Well, this is the cover of the new book. It should be available soon, as it is literally being printed as I write this, well, during the work week I would expect another 2 months, maybe less to be on our shores? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-05-2011, 10:13 AM	#18
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	The only thing I brought back was my self.......can't wait for vol.2

03-05-2011, 10:28 AM	#19
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Ed, I love the cover design!