{"product_id":"original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-1969-marine-corps-platoon-leaders-class-whiskey-company-wooden-training-rifle-souvenir-gift-with-sling","title":"Original U.S. Vietnam War Era 1969 Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class Whiskey Company Wooden Training Rifle Souvenir Gift with Sling","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a very interesting \u003cb\u003e1969 U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class-associated wooden presentation or souvenir rifle\u003c\/b\u003e, personalized as a gift from a member of \u003cb\u003eWhiskey Company\u003c\/b\u003e to “Vince and Patti.” Constructed almost entirely from wood, the rifle retains a metal barrel band, two sling swivels, an OD green sling, Marine Corps decals on both sides, and its original painted inscriptions. It measures approximately \u003cb\u003e42 inches long\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle is dated in the stencil \u003cb\u003e1969\u003c\/b\u003e. One side of the rifle is stenciled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTO: VINCE AND PATTI FOREVER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on the other side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFROM:\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cb\u003eWHISKEY COMPANY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eED\u003c\/b\u003e      \u003cb\u003e1969\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platoon Leaders Class was, and remains, a Marine Corps officer commissioning program for college students. Historical Marine Corps material describes PLC candidates undergoing summer training at \u003cb\u003eMarine Corps Base Quantico\u003c\/b\u003e, with candidates typically completing either two summer training periods or a combined course before receiving commissions after college graduation. A Marine Corps history of Quantico notes that approximately 1,200 PLC candidates attended the two-session program each summer, with additional candidates participating in the combined course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle has one metal barrel band with an attached sling swivel, and another swivel at the opposite end, with an attached OD green sling. The trainer measures roughly 42” long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is particularly interesting for the combination of its \u003cb\u003eMarine Corps Platoon Leaders Class association, Whiskey Company inscription, personalized dedication to Vince and Patti, 1969 date, wooden rifle form, and surviving OD green sling\u003c\/b\u003e. Rather than a standard training aid, its personalized markings strongly suggest a commemorative or presentation piece connected with Marine officer-candidate training during the Vietnam War period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921193132101,"sku":"ONSV26MSB061","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26MSB061__01.jpg?v=1790954133","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-vietnam-war-era-1969-marine-corps-platoon-leaders-class-whiskey-company-wooden-training-rifle-souvenir-gift-with-sling","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}