Brazilian Troops, somewhere in Italy, September 1944
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Brazilian Troops, somewhere in Italy, September 1944
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Is that a Gas Trap? The photo is ID'd as Brazilian Troops, Italy, September 1944.121195
Looks like the guy on the right has pulled his trigger housing and is giving a quick brush down.
If you look carefully at the top of his rucksack he as two rifle grenades tied on for quick use - one at least looks like White Phrophrous (Wille Pete) - used for marking with smoke (and burning...
The Technician Fifth Grade (Corporal) on the right looks like he's wearing a 95th Division patch.
There is an M15 grenade launcher sight mounting plate mounted on the left hand M1.
That front sight looks like a Gas Trap Garand
Looks like various lengths of M4 Sherman track - both T54E1 and T62 - being used as add-on armor. Probably scrounged from a vehicle collection point.
I've been collecting M1905s for some years and it's spot-on. In side-by-side comparisons it is very close to late Oneida, Limited models (pommel is almost a dead match) and/or late Springfields...
I recently picked up what appears to be an unmarked / unissued WW2 production M1905. There are no markings on the ricasso, crossbar, or hilt. It has rounded fullers and a blunt point. The finish,...
I recently picked up what appears to be an unmarked & unissued WW2 production M1905. There are no markings on the ricasso, crossbar, or hilt - not even a steellot. It has rounded fullers and a...
100578100579This is a Drift Sight where the aperature was enlarged from a "5" to a "7" (and a straight "7" for comparison).
"We'd be interested in seeing that work in progress too...on the edged weapons forum."
I will try to get some photos up this weekend.
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To tell you the truth, I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned it. I've got 7 or 8 in the parts box. That's how I found the hard (or expensive ones - Nat'l Match, USMC, & Platinum) they were...
Just finished one of my on-again off-again collecting projects. Wife thinks I'm a bit of a nerd, but I plan to clean it up a bit and get it framed.
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RAP = Regimental Aid Post (British & Commonwealth forces). Sadly I can't make out which regiment. Looks like a Sherman M4A4 with T47 (?) track and extenders.
I also found a short video of these M3s moving through this intersection on YouTube. Engers is a district (suburb for lack of a better term) of Neuwied.
Based on the M3's bumper markings: The unit is 9th Armored Division (9 + Triangle), 27th Armored Infantry Battalion (27+I). Looking at the road sign "Dierdorf 20 KM" Dierdorf is in the Rhineland....
A complete SWAG (Silly-Wild-***-Guess) but perhaps the slot in the trigger guard was intended for one of the various versions of the trench rifle contraptions. The scope mount attachment appears to...
The Diamond symbol on the bumper denotes the 3rd Marine Division. It went into use in roughly 1944 making it likely this photo is from either Guam or Iwo Jima. Also noted the chains on the front...
Is the magazine cut off switch in the "ON" position?
Firing Blanks Through an M1903 Springfield Rifle - YouTube
I was recently out at Griffin & Howe. Was surprised to learn they're still building new sporters on Springfield 1903 actions. Got to examine one in .270 Win (it is also on their website). Drop...
Also, if they were going by boat they would have life belts, given they have inflatable vests (but no parachutes) I'd say these men are waiting to board a glider for the trip over. Also, the M3...
My guess would be Engineers (older and more technical ratings) they lack the carbines I'd expect to see with a HQs type unit plus several appear to be carrying the small pick axes and the bazooka for...
Based on the presence of Landing Ship, Tank 495 (LST 495) and the Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP PA 13s) this appears to be a photo of reinforcements landing in Normandy on June 23rd, 1944.