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Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
Shotgun Ammunition: 'Rounds of Authority' (1997) (AVA20354VNB1 - 1997) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center This video addresses...
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
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Hello all, did the US military use the 870 in a military role, and if so does anyone have a picture of one? I am particularly interested in the...
Would anyone have an opinion on these markings? In Canfield's book the Parentheses are reversed on the proof stamp and the removal of bluing around...
Did winchester ever mark their 20" 1897 barrels "riot" or were they always "cyl"?? Is the "riot" marked a repro.?? Thanks
I can't find any forums dealing with old railroad weapons so I thought I'd share pics here. Anybody else have pics of RR shotguns?
Can Someone Tell Me The Exact Distance In Inches The Stock Swivel Is From The Butt Plate?
Got a question or two on my 97 takedown trench gun, s.n. 946209, matching numbers First the good news: Barrel is dated 42 Barrel has the...
Does anybody know if the early solid frame 97's had front sight holes in the barrel?? It has the correct bayonet adapter and heat shield but there is...
When I in the 9th grade one of the school sponsored clubs was a hunting and fishing club. We were incouraged to bring in differant types of hunting...
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So I was looking online and I see the adjusting sleeves for 1897 takedowns listed by number and as regular??? is there a difference that I should be...
I recently purchased (via online auction), a Stevens 620a with all of the military stampings that are shown on the various threads on this site. I...
Looking at purchasing the following trench gun. I know little about these and would appreciate any advice and any additional questions to ask before...
Hi folks a bit off topic here but does anyone know if an old Alger Arms SxS shotgun is safe to shoot still...are they decent quality and if they are...
I picked up a box of 10 all brass shells and wonder if they are military and if WWII era. The box says 10 shells, shotgun; brass, 12 gage; No. 00...
Same show I found the ammo at but different dealer...Found a very nice (about 92% original finish) Early, Savage 720 Riot gun. It is all correct per...
I am new to the forum, looks like a lot of knowledge here. I have several questions about the ww2 Ithaca trench gun. I have Bruce Canfields book,...
Hi everyone, Here's my latest question. I picked another model 10 "riot" via the net which turned out to be what I believe to simply be a hunting...
I have a Model 11 trainer that I have decided to get rid of. It doesn't fit my collection and it poses a problem within itself. I'll explain: It is...
I am trying to find period photos to go with this M97 in my collection. Thanks for any help. David
I'm looking for a Military model 12 stock to complete a WWII dated riot gun- ( ther depty it came from did a nasty cut job on it to make it a...
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