Understand I didn't mean anything by my criticism - it's just that a lot of research has been done since 1985. I still pour through Brophy's "Arsenal of Freedom" book.
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Understand I didn't mean anything by my criticism - it's just that a lot of research has been done since 1985. I still pour through Brophy's "Arsenal of Freedom" book.
Yep, his book really is all over the map at once it seems to me and with over a quarter of a century since the book was originally printed, a lot of new information has been learned. To cover as much up to date info on the 03 Springfields and Rock Islands, one has just got to have several books on the subject. Of course ya gotta handle hundreds of 1903's in collections and gun shows too! I still depend on Bill's book for a lot of answers though. It's Great! I understand that he'd planned to have one printed up about 1917's. Never got published.
Did you ever see the thick, pure White Hair that Bill Brophy had? That man died with a Full head of hair! I lost mine by the age of 18.
Yes, there was a "modern" picture of him on the end flap of his Krag book. Imagine that -- getting to handle/own all those M1903s AND have a full head of hair!! Some guys have all the luck!! :D
Fwiw i have always just searched the site using "brophy". The 03 book is usually in the top three to five listings.Quote:
Originally Posted by A. F Medic
Regards,
JIM