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This swagger stick made for Marines is sold by Sgt. Grit, an Oklahoma City based source of USMC memorabilia.
That one is made from a 1/2" dowel, total length 18", a .50 caliber brass shell casing and a .30 caliber round for the tip.
I have a retired friend who, for the past 20 years has done more for inactive and retired Marines than anyone I know. Except for a few more coats of 100% tung oil, it is finished. This one has a 20mm brass cartridge for a grip, the 20mm round for the tip and a USMC tie tack on the end of the brass. I used a 3/4" cherry (heartwood) dowel. Total length is 24". It should be ready to ship next weekend, after a few more applications of tung oil.
When finished, I will add the photo to my gallery and here. I'm not a great craftsman, but I am pleased with this swagger stick. Here is the brass setting up a few weeks ago, and the stick tonight with the first application of tung oil drying.
This swagger stick made for Marines is sold by Sgt. Grit, an Oklahoma City based source of USMC memorabilia.

That one is made from a 1/2" dowel, total length 18", a .50 caliber brass shell casing and a .30 caliber round for the tip.
I have a retired friend who, for the past 20 years has done more for inactive and retired Marines than anyone I know. Except for a few more coats of 100% tung oil, it is finished. This one has a 20mm brass cartridge for a grip, the 20mm round for the tip and a USMC tie tack on the end of the brass. I used a 3/4" cherry (heartwood) dowel. Total length is 24". It should be ready to ship next weekend, after a few more applications of tung oil.
When finished, I will add the photo to my gallery and here. I'm not a great craftsman, but I am pleased with this swagger stick. Here is the brass setting up a few weeks ago, and the stick tonight with the first application of tung oil drying.


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