On the Range with 1903's

[Jim Tarleton]

Can anyone identify this WWI era rifle range?

Jim

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[Jeff L]

Jim, would it be possible to post the pic with a higher resolution? It might make it easier to see.

thanks

-Jeff L

[Jim Tarleton]

The site won't let me post a higher resolution. I had to downsize the photo file with Gimp to get it to load.

Jim

[JohnMOhio]

Jim, the forth shooter on the line looks like you. Can't your remember?

[Jim Tarleton]

John,

Of all people, I thought you might recognize the range from personal memory. My memory is pretty sketchy. Could this be Camp Perry of the old days?

Jim

[rollins74]

Here is a higher-resolution version of the photo.

[Bolo Badge]

After reviewing LTC Brophy's book I think the second rifle may be a Winchester Type I sniper rifle. If so it would date the photo to circa 1922.

[Texasflyboy]

After reviewing LTC Brophy's book I think the second rifle may be a Winchester Type I sniper rifle. If so it would date the photo to circa 1922.

If you can date the photo to circa 1922, then I would ask:

1. How many USMC bases in the continental USA existed in 1922? What were the geographic locations of same? By process of elimination, eliminate those bases that are known to not fit the profile of the photo (topography, flora, etc...)

2. How many 1,000 yard military rifle ranges existed at that time? Cross reference against #1.

That should narrow the suspects to less than 10, maybe less than 5 locations that might fit the photo.

My .02

[Bolo Badge]

Using the maxium magnification available to me I can make out what I believe to be the words "National Brass" and "Hastings" on the ammunition box seen in the foreground. Using "Google" I find that there was a "National Brass and Copper Tube Company" in Hastings-on-the-Hudson, NY. They were a major supplier of ammunition during WWI. They are noted in "Hatcher's Notebook" as being the maker of the ammuniton being used when a few low numbered M1903 rifles failed.

[Wyo96]

Nice game we're playing here. Based off of their riding boots and what Jim pointed out as being mesquite trees (Southwest USA), I would say it's a cavalry unit in Texas maybe...