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    An unusual saber knot

    I acquired a set of pre-WWI webbing that belonged to a relative of my wife's family here in Virginia. I only have a few pieces, including a virtually unused pea-green pistol belt that has the little...
  2. I have a photo of my father wearing one of those...

    I have a photo of my father wearing one of those rigs. It is correct that they were for military police use and they continued in use at least until well after I left the army in 1968. A full set...
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    We used helmet covers like that when I was...

    We used helmet covers like that when I was stationed in Europe with the 24th Division from 66 to 68. Don't know when they were introduced but they probably continued in use until the new helmet was...
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    Well, I made it there and back in one piece. I...

    Well, I made it there and back in one piece. I not only saw one changing of the guard but a changing of the guard at Horse Guards (mounted) and also the Edinburgh Tattoo. I am afraid I failed to take...
  5. Curiously enough, Smith & Wesson M&P revolvers...

    Curiously enough, Smith & Wesson M&P revolvers remained in the US Army inventory until the 1960s. Here I am referring to the 5-inch barrel version chambered in .38/200, which the manual also referred...
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    As it happens, I am leaving for London tomorrow...

    As it happens, I am leaving for London tomorrow evening. Great timing, eh? I will no doubt see at least one or two soldiers in full dress, possibly musicians. As I recall, one of the things that...
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    At one time it was acceptable to carry a Colt...

    At one time it was acceptable to carry a Colt Government Model with the hammer down on a loaded chamber. It was no more difficult to do that than it is on a CZ, either a 82 or 83 or 75. It is much...
  8. One could devote one's self to collecting such...

    One could devote one's self to collecting such pistols and no doubt there are those who do. The one and only Ruby I saw was also an Astra and it looked to be pretty decent, not that you could ever...
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    My first revolver was a Webley but it was a...

    My first revolver was a Webley but it was a .38/200. I never owned a big one but I'd still like to have one. As regards the holster, about everything worth saying has already been mentioned. The...
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    I must tell you about capotes some day.

    I must tell you about capotes some day.
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    Sticky: I remember examining one of the carbines at the...

    I remember examining one of the carbines at the old Hunter's Haven at Zero Prince Street in Alexandria, Virginia, a few years ago. It is funny what you remember about things and the particularly...
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    The American term is overcoat; greatcoat is...

    The American term is overcoat; greatcoat is decidedly British and Commonwealth. The British expression goes back to at least before 1800 and is used in the standing orders that I have copies of from...
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    While the No. 7 bayonet may not have had any...

    While the No. 7 bayonet may not have had any active service, I do recall noticing them being carried by the musicians of one of the foot guard regiments on one of their tours of the United States...
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The SMLE 1903-1989