"Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, U.S. Third Army commander, pins the Silver Star on Private Ernest A. Jenkins of New York City for his conspicuous gallantry in the liberation of Chateaudun, France..." October 13, 1944
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"Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, U.S. Third Army commander, pins the Silver Star on Private Ernest A. Jenkins of New York City for his conspicuous gallantry in the liberation of Chateaudun, France..." October 13, 1944
Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.
J.B.
But did you see that bug crawling on his neck?:dancingbanana:Quote:
Originally Posted by John Beard
Jim:madsmile:
Mr. Beard,
How on Earth can you determine that?
Best,
VET70
Well, I have to correct my posting.
Pvt. Jenkins is carrying either a Smith-Corona '03-A3 or an early Remington '03-A3.
J.B.
Shucks, John. I really thought you had a trick up your sleeve. Truly I am continually impressed with your power of observation.
Jim
I know I shouldn't be revealing John's secrets, but he has this large collection of tea leaves he consults.....
:D
Dang! I thought JB used chicken innards to devine the secrets of the '03 :>)
I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.
You guess wrong. :nono: Many, if not most, early Remington '03-A3's have a parkerized front band.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Hancock
J.B.
Thanks for the info, I did not know that. Even though this could have been easily changed the front sight cover is also looks to be parkerized. Weren't Remington sight covers blued and SC parked?
i dissagree, iv yet to see any Remington A3,s with parkerized bands, that werent rebuilds.
though, iv yet to see them all.