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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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Hello I would like to know something more about this m1907 and what do you think about it, I found little on the internet and I would like to know...
If anyone here is a member of the KCA forums, you've already seen this. I thought I'd share here as well for those that may be interested. ...
Always wanted one of these to complement my LE collection and this one was so cheap I couldn't pass. Appears to be very complete excepting magazine....
Greetings all, I recently purchased my first trapdoor, an 1873 with SN 237815. It was very much an impulse purchase - found it online and got it...
Supposedly these were used by the shooting teams of all branches of service. Is it would be interesting to find out which this rifle belonged to. The...
Does anyone recognize the surcharge on this trapdoor? The inspector stamp is from 1891 and the sn is 532xxx.
Bought this today. Initially I thought it was an M1873, due to the breech block marking, but as I really got to looking at it, it appears to be an...
I acquired this Cadet model and have found a smokeless load that will work well (for my standards) , putting 5 in 2" pretty consistently. This rifle...
I recently obtained 7 Remington US Property 513-T's, in various conditions. I noticed that on some of the stocks the cartouche's were raised rather...
This photo was from Billy Pyle's "The Garand Stand Report" and was taken in 1942, the weapons are on a sort of homemade rack. There are some...
This is a Model 1873 Trapdoor that belonged to my grandfather. It has been in the family as long as I can remember, and now it has been passed on to...
As a rule, I never buy 'bubba'd' military rifles. They are historic pieces that have a story to tell, and messing with them messes with that history....
Has anyone out there experience of shooting with an original Sharps M1863 percussion rifle? (I guess I needn't hold my breath!)
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
I recently acquired one of these fine rifles and have a few questions. The bolt hold back is not working and in searching online this seems to be a...
Wasn't sure where else to post this. Thought you guys might find the story entertaining (of the crate, not the gun). The T17E3 was a very short...
Came across a Springfield Trapdoor rifle (not a carbine) today. Not knowing what were the important features to note, I took only one photo. I...
Looking at a Krag carbine that looks good. It's serial # is 281969. Does anyone know if this is a carbine #? The receiver is marked 1999.
Same auction house, 6 weeks apart, $40 cheaper. Very much not cattywampus. I would say that "good things come to those that wait" but I didn't...
Well folks, Bud Light and an auction atmosphere may have gotten me into trouble tonight. This thing sure looked nicer at the auction house. You...
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