where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by rickf » March 26th, 2011, 5:46 pm

WC Matt wrote:
rickf wrote:There were no thieves in the military, There were "acquisition specialists". :roll: :roll: :wink: :wink:


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No Rick, there aretheives in the military. I had stuff stolen from me as have friends of mine.
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Maybe in today's Army but I never heard of much other than a pack a cigarettes or some beer being stolen when I was in. Not saying it did not happen but it was not commonplace. I have heard a lot of disturbing things happening now a days.
Times have changed.


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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by csmith » March 26th, 2011, 6:31 pm

Here are two that I have, both came with Miss Cammo. The Cammo one I believe came from a MV supplier, seems like Mr. R's and you can see the mark is Made in the USA and Heat Resistant and was made by Molly. The shovel with the natural handle is True Temper, also made in the USA (or was) and is almost identical. I suspect this could be purchased at most hardware stores.

I have a matching Ax for each but actually like the natural handle (its oiled) and tend to use them more when I strap them on for show.

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Neither of these are the one purchased from Owens Export, I let that one go with Miss Saigon (dumb) but it was just like the Cammo shovel except green.

Hope this helps.
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by rickf » March 26th, 2011, 6:45 pm

I noticed the shameless advert. for your Co. there. :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by toptiger » March 27th, 2011, 6:07 am

miss camo? Ralph? pm me with price for two

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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by csmith » March 27th, 2011, 11:26 am

rickf wrote:I noticed the shameless advert. for your Co. there. :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Never waste an opportunity Rick :!: :!: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by csmith » March 27th, 2011, 11:28 am

toptiger wrote:miss camo?
Yea Top, until you guys help me come up with something better, I am having a brain cramp on this one :lol: :lol:
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by toptiger » March 29th, 2011, 3:56 am

Thanks, cstaup, I looked at Home depot 20 in. ones but they have a Poly D top. I want all metal and hopefully NOS or near to it.
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Unread post by Ralph Fuller » March 30th, 2011, 6:10 am

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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by toptiger » March 30th, 2011, 7:22 am

Thanks for the photos Ralph
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Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by FREDERIC » March 30th, 2011, 6:23 pm

Hello, TOP.
I can find you that.
They are restored as in very poor condition.
If you wants one, I restore it free for you my friend.
For the painting I just (OD semi gloss).
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by toptiger » March 30th, 2011, 6:27 pm

Thanks Frederic, but I need it in the US not here in France.
I have two guys working on getting me some, but thanks.
Did you get your photos and computer back yet?
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Paper edition http://www.blurb.com/books/1646321
IOS ebook iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id598605516
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Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by FREDERIC » March 30th, 2011, 6:38 pm

No, not yet.
Vulkan love to meet with the prosecutor in the woods.
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by Francis Marion » March 30th, 2011, 6:58 pm

I had a hard time finding a local source for a wood and metal handled shovel for mine since most come with plastic. I finally found one at Ace Hardware. I was not overly concerned with official GI but did want something that at least looked right.
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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by rickf » March 31st, 2011, 8:28 am

Frederic, That picture is a classic! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Re: where to find correct Army shovels for the 151?

Unread post by FREDERIC » April 2nd, 2011, 5:27 pm

Hi!Hi! :D :D :D
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Mars 1967 M151a1 Ford
December 1966 M151a1 Ford
1964 M416
1976 M882 Dodge
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