No note on this one - Have seen before as I recall he is waiting for a river crossing
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No note on this one - Have seen before as I recall he is waiting for a river crossing
Ben Gazzara a WWII vet?
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...ngazarra-1.jpg
But seriously, what's on the muzzle of that rifle?
Bob
I can't tell just what it is but is probably something to keep the snow out, observing the surroundings.
I don't think he was in WWII, without looking him up, because I seem to have seen him in some movies from the 50's where he was a teenager, or very young.
He could have been in Korea.
(ok, I'm going to go look him up)
:dunno: What is the rifle that is leaning to his left?.....Frank
That is a K-Ration box on the muzzle of the rifle. Common practice during inclement weather when rifle muzzle covers weren't available.
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Originally Posted by M1 Rifleman
Looks more like a d ration chocolate bar box to me - what do you think?
Ahhh... tropical chocolate... we will enjoy it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester
Mark-
It very well could be a D Ration box!! I had thought a K Ration box because those are a little bigger and will fit over the muzzle of an M1. The D Ration box is quite a bit smaller than the K Ration box.
The box is at a bad angle - just not sure.
Frank, the other rifle looks like a Garand as well. Look at the floor plate just forward of the trigger guard, it can just be made out. This photo has been colorized so nothing really looks right.