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Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
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U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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I don't know if this is appropriate to ask here but I am looking for a Johnson Rifle and I am not having much luck finding a nice one. Anyone here...
I have a 1941 Johnson sporter. It was sold tru Wilfield. Does anyome have an idea of its value? Blue is about 90%, with monte carlo stock and...
Hi I have recently acquired an 1884 trapdoor Springfield serial number 492052 and was curious if it comes up in the srs database. Thanks in advance
need serial number lookup. #289325. thanks, Kab
After making an action wrench I got the old barrel off my 1898 Krag today and replaced it with a barrel that was much better. I'm anxious to shoot...
Does anybody have a high resolution photo of Marines using the Reising? It has to be at least 1200 X 1200 pixels.
Tonight in observance of "Veterans Day" TCM is showing the 1953 version of "From Here to Eternity". I have seen the movie many times over the years...
I recently traded a FG CMP HRA M1 for a 1873/1884 Trapdoor. I should have researched before I did it, but whats done is done. Now, I have a rifle I...
Hello, I just picked this up at an estate sale and have tried all morning, I hope the pictures make it to the forum. As best as i can tell it is...
does anyone know where to find the s/n on a musket/trap door conversion?
Today at a local show I found a guy selling an 1884 model trapdoor. The gun was in fair shape, looked to have the original metal finish, but the...
I picked up this M39. Only the bolt and barrel match and the leather sling looks original. Strangely, the replacement barrel is marked 1968. Can't...
1843 Hall Carbine made in 1847 as marked on the block. Block tips up for loading. Fired by a musket cap. I believe 54 calibur. Smooth bore. Easier to...
Gents, I posted some photos of my new JSAR over at ar15.com and a poster responded by saying that JSARs that actually made it to the Dutch were...
Any details on the following? Springfield 50/70 Trapdoor S/N 24778. Lock plate dated 1863 and trapdoor dated 1869. It's an Allen conversion. ...
I''ve seen illustrations of U.S. Army uniforms including hats from the post-Civil War era. Some show wide-brimmed hats with one side folded up...
I was at a friend's house this weekend and he has decided to part with his Cased Vietnam War Commemorative Thompson Semi-Automatic Rifle; he's...
I have some vintage 45-70 ammo with the following headstamp. U.M.C. S (primer) H .45-70. Any ideas about when this was manufactured?...
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