Not and expert on these pistols... but...   Your gun is in the pre-German occupation serial number range which started around 45,000 in this so-called "Variation 1" format with a stock slot and tangent rear sight.  So, not a German P.640(b).     Contracts for China, Peru, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, and France were fulfilled prior to 45,000.  Your serial number is 39714.  So, I suspect your Browning HP was made for the Finnish contract.     I hope this is helpful.  

Can anyone identify this factory logo? Thanks!

All items are French

Mess kit looks French 

Very nice helmet.  Scott

Thanks Lars, and yes I had already read about KA5. One thing I wonder is why they didn't have the new modified jackets without the epaulets and with the added rear pockets? Do you think they just continued to use old stock or is it possible that this Private stayed in long after WWII and did not modify his uniform, or did the coast artillery not receive the modified uniforms?  Thanks, Scott.

Hello everyone. I have been offered this lot and was wondering if everything looks good. Came from the same vet as a group. I can ask for most pictures of needed. Thank you   

Just purchased this. This is the earliest photo postcard I have of Hitler. Hand written date on the back 6/6/31. Has anyone seen a postcard like this?

ijn naval helmet

hello a rare watch holder of the kendo school Obverse with superimposed skull: 劍 Ken - Sword Reverse: ｛商｝ {Shō} "Commerce" inside a cherry blossom 天王寺商業 Ten'nōji Shōgyō Ten'nōji Commerce Ten'nōji is a district of the city of Osaka. It is home to the Ten'nōji commercial high school. 剣道部 Kendō-bu Kendo Section 二五八六 2586 It is the imperial year 2586 [1926]  

hello ,real name Ikedo Fujikazu (池戸藤一)

Currently worn with a blue and white Airborne tab.