Vietnam captured, RC K98 and Don McQuinn

Rebel59 · Jan 11, 2021

Trying to figure out if there’s any value to this K98 over and above the rifle itself. Rifle is complete and functions, has a sewer pipe for a barrel, fishing string holding on the sling and mud under the butt plate. Cool thing is the paper work is still attached to the stock. Owner listed as “Donald E. McQuinn and dated 20 July 1970 along with other information. Turns out he is a retired Marine major who is also a best-selling author. Also know the story of how the major came into position of the rifle but that’s for another day.

TI-tick · Jan 11, 2021

Contact the major and see if he wants his gun back

wreckdiver · Jan 11, 2021

Cool. Love to hear the story.

Rebel59 · Jan 11, 2021

TI-tick said:
Contact the major and see if he wants his gun back

I’m not much of a detective, but if he’s still alive and anyone can find his contact info. The rifles his, wonderful idea!

WarPig68 · Jan 11, 2021

That is an awesome piece! Love the bringback stuff. Especially Vietnam bringbacks.

I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but did you plan on holding onto it or potentially selling it?

Rebel59 · Jan 11, 2021

Quartermaster1942 said:
That is an awesome piece! Love the bringback stuff. Especially Vietnam bringbacks.

I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but did you plan on holding onto it or potentially selling it?

That rifle along with a few others were getting sized up for my next faze of downsizing.

metalman3006 · Jan 11, 2021

there is value, if you come up with a number I might be interested.

Bertfish · Jan 11, 2021

Quartermaster1942 said:
That is an awesome piece! Love the bringback stuff. Especially Vietnam bringbacks.

I don’t mean to sound disrespectful, but did you plan on holding onto it or potentially selling it?

Based on your pics and our conversation a while back you've got good taste

I would like to see what the OP has to part with as well

AssMan · Jan 11, 2021

This is probably him - he was born in 1930 so the ages match. He also went to U of W so the location makes sense:

Donald Mcquinn
Burien, WA
Age: 90
Full Name: Mr Donald E Mcquinn
Current Home Address:
15020 5th Ave SW, Unit 319
Burien WA 98166
Past Addresses: Homes, Rental Properties, businesses, apartments, condos and/or other real estate associated with Donald Mcquinn in Burien, WA.
17244 Sylvester Rd SW
Normandy Park WA 98166
17345 Sylvester Rd SW
Burien WA 98166
Phone: Cell/Mobile/Wireless and/or landline telephone numbers for Donald Mcquinn in Burien, WA. (206) 246-7463
(253) 246-7463

303_enfield · Jan 11, 2021

Is that a DD 603-1 shellacked to the stock?
If the DD 603 was real an not attached to the stock, $2K+ at a good sale. With it shellacked to the stock, I have no clue. Less then 2K.

Rebel59 · Jan 11, 2021

303_enfield said:
Is that a DD 603-1 shellacked to the stock?
If the DD 603 was real an not attached to the stock, $2K+ at a good sale. With it shellacked to the stock, I have no clue. Less then 2K.

Indeed “DD Form 603-1 , 1 Jul 65” on bottom of form clear tapped to stock. That’s some appraisement, wow.

Rebel59 · Jan 11, 2021

snallygaster said:
This is probably him - he was born in 1930 so the ages match. He also went to U of W so the location makes sense:

Thank you Sir

Alphabrew · Jan 14, 2021

snallygaster said:
This is probably him - he was born in 1930 so the ages match. He also went to U of W so the location makes sense:

Holy crap, he’s still alive? That dude is going to live forever.

AssMan · Jan 14, 2021

Alphabrew said:
Holy crap, he’s still alive? That dude is going to live forever.

It would appear so. Probably not for long though. The OP should call him ASAP!

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midnightSGT · Jan 15, 2021

That would be one hell of a conversation to have. That's good stuff.

Dovk0802 · Jan 15, 2021

OP please update if you do make contact

Rebel59 · Jan 15, 2021

Some interest in this I see. OK, as of now I sent a brief Text to one of the two numbers posted to break the ice. Turns out it was to the land line however sprint says the message was successfully delivered to an answering machine. Message was worded in such a way that only he'll know what I'm talking about. We shall see.

AssMan · Jan 15, 2021

Rebel59 said:
Some interest in this I see. OK, as of now I sent a brief Text to one of the two numbers posted to break the ice. Turns out it was to the land line however sprint says the message was successfully delivered to an answering machine. Message was worded in such a way that only he'll know what I'm talking about. We shall see.

He's 90. You need to just call the guy.

Dovk0802 · Jan 16, 2021

snallygaster said:
He's 90. You need to just call the guy.

And be prepared to talk to a family member

shocker998md · Feb 1, 2021

Call that devil dog up!

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