Where could I get some old military equipment?
To be specific, I'm looking for late 1970's style US Army uniforms, and military vehicles of that period. Replica weapons of the time would be helpful as well. It's for a movie project I'm working up. Also, if you could help me find TO&E's for that time, that would help ID the right vehicles for the scene. (I wouldn't want to have M-113's in an MP company, for example.)
I've tried the local military surplus stores, to no avail.
Related question: Would I need any sort of license to use old military-type radios (VRC-12's, PRC-77"s, etc.)?
Kenny- I'd prefer more legitimate sources. There are idiots on EBay who always bid up prices without actually buying stuff; and Craigslist is full of scammers.
http://www.govliquidation.com/index.html
http://www.rddusa.com/
These are a few that I have gotten stuff from. No you don't need a license. Also look for gun shows in your area, you can pick up some surplus there. Here are some more that I have ordered from.
http://www.armygear.net/ag/store/index.html
http://www.gunnyssurplus.com/ I know this guy has the Vietnam uniform that you are looking for and he is a good guy. Last year his shipment was late because he was in the hospital so he gave me a ton of free stuff.
As far as weapons I don't know what you are looking to spend but I buy lots of rifles at http://www.gunbroker.com/
I don't know about replica's
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=10002307&oh=216543 These are .22lr that look like M-16's they are only a few 100 and should pass fin for what you are doing.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
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