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U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
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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...
Any suggestions on obtaining a Trapdoor Springfield Carbine barrel reproduction, new manufacture?? thanks, John
What are your opinions of the market for the 1941 Johnson, in full original military configuration? Is the market raising or falling for this rifle?
Does anyone know if the m6 scout (18" barrels) can safely fire the 45 long colt cartridge. Thanks
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...
What is the purpose of the slots milled into the back of the slide on this Buff? There is a difference in the locking screws, too.
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I recently had the very good luck to obtain an original cartridge box containing 19 original 45-55 cartridges. The headstamps indicate that were...
Just thought I pass on some pic's of my trapdoor, it's been in the family at least 90 years, not sure where my grandfather, a U.S. Army WW1 vet...
Hello I have a trapdoor carbine when you flip the door up and open. The door is loose on hinge you can wiggle it back and forth. Is this Normal?...
I just traded for two H&R M14s in VG condition, one is a low serial 5 digit number and the other one has 6 numbers. I would rather have had a...
Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...
Whilst taking photos (w/ a borrowed camera) of an '03 of mine, I couldn't resist these rare birds! Out of my area but, still, how often do you see...
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...
I'll let the pictures talk about this one; still has traces of original finish...
Is my 45-70 trapdoor original or a Banerman? The S/N 415006 shows it was built in 1888. The sidelock dated 1863. the breach block dated 1873, is a...
Attached please find (shortly) a transcription of the handwritten notes on the plates appended to the above. I was getting a headache trying to read...
Gentlemen, I have a question of value and best auction site to use. Due to current circumstances, sadly, I will be selling my 1941 Johnson Rifle...
Before anybody condems me for customizing this trapdoor, let me say, yes it`s a shooter, & it was also a parts gun. So I really didn`t destroy any...
:help:My 1879 Remington Lee US Navy rifle's rear sight is rather damaged and the notch is shifted about 12 MOA to the right. Before I go bending it...
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