Cartridge Pens with Military Insignia

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ribanett

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Added a few decals to some Cartridge Pens

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USMC...................USMC...................GO ARMY

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SEMPER FI..............POW - MIA............ARMY

I think the pens would have a better look if the top was shortened to bring the end of the clip just above the top of the cartridge.

Any comments welcome.

Thanks for looking.
 
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Are those real casings??? I have seen people make them out of real casings but I cant figure out how its done.

They are great looking pens!!!!
 
The decals look good Larry. I think you're right about shortening the upper barrel. The acrylic top overpowers the logos a bit. Taking off around 1/8" or 3/16" might help.

CJWood said:
... where do you find the 7.62 blanks to work with?
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These pens look like 30-06 Spg (not 7.62x51mm NATO) caliber to me. If you want the shorter shellcase and aren't picky about the headstamp, 308 Win brass is readily available. NATO headstamp brass is a little tougher to find new. Once fired cases can be purchased - but usually in bulk. 308 bullets are easy to find. Check out www.midwayusa.com.

Terwin said:
I have seen people make them out of real casings but I cant figure out how its done.
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Look at the IAP library articles. There are a couple that describe ways to make pens out of rifle shellcases. You can also get premade rifle cartridge kits, where all you have to do is turn the upper barrel. A few members sell them, myself included.

Regards,
Eric
 
SGM Retired said:
I'd like to know where you got the decals from?? I'm new at this stuff I would like to try that for my fellow Sergeants Major's. Those are some very nice pens!!!

Gary
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Gary,

I print my own decals. The images can be lifted from many sites on the net. Send me a PM with the info of what you need and I'll print some for you.
 
Ribanett: I really like your pens. My son-in-law is in the Navy and would love to give him one and my daughter who was in the navy also. Two questions:
1) Where do you get the decals?
2) Can you tell me how you make the pens using real cartridges? Are there instructions posted or a tutorial anywhere?
 
1) He prints them
2) Look in the Library (IPA Library – Pens), my personal favorite is 'Rifle Shell Pen' by Seamus7227
 
JamesB said:
CJWood said:
Larry great pens,
...where do you find the 7.62 blanks to work with?
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If you can handle ALOT of brass and can travel to it the government has brass for auction.
Government Liquidation

Example: 4600lbs of 7.62 brass or 3500 lbs of 5.56.

I do like the decals! The Marines around here would love them.
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I've bought several, Larry may not respond he was in a car accident back a month or so ago and has his arm in a cast.
 
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