Marines of the 8 th Marine Regiment, 2nd Mar Div, Training exercise at Vieques Island P.R. 1957
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Marines of the 8 th Marine Regiment, 2nd Mar Div, Training exercise at Vieques Island P.R. 1957
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BAR man has a web sling and late model gas regulator, not sure why the bi-pod appears that its locked in the upper position and not 180 degrees down. Most pictures of WWII BAR men have the front swivel up close to the forend stock.
I've seen some strange modifications done by Marines. :)
I think I figured it out, with the web sling adjusted to carry on the shoulder, the bi-pod legs would have a tendency to smack your helmet in the normal folded position. With the legs secured 180 for a march/hike, it would prevent being tapped repeatedly in the head. A man who has to carry that beast for his living doesn't do something w/o reason. You can see another BAR in the extreme right of the photo, it's bi-pod is extended but also 180, he was either getting ready to lock it in place or return it to normal position. I hope that makes sense to someone other than me!
You got it Sarge. The feet of the bi-pod would get you right in the sholder blade.:help: