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As someone currently considering the purchase of a P14 Eddystone is there any data/documents available that would indicate that the British or Commonwealth forces experienced similar problems with...

Numrich parts listings and I believe Springfield Sporters, indicate that the front sight blade for the P14 and M1917 rifles are the same blades used on the SMLE. Hope this helps.

I believe Bill Ricca has some A4 screws still listed on his Collectors Corner. If so, they may be what you need.

Tonight in observance of "Veterans Day" TCM is showing the 1953 version of "From Here to Eternity". I have seen the movie many times over the years but I always get a chuckle when I see Burt...

1. Were the trigger guard screws used on the M1903 and M1903A3 made to identical dimensions? If not, how do you distinquish between them?

2. Were the M1903 guard screws made by SA, RIA, RA, and...

Yes, a WWII replacement bolt. I believe it stands for the United Shoe Machinery Corp.

Unfortunately I currently do not have access to a digital camera. I will post a picture as soon as I can. The only additional information I can give at this time is that the screw is very small and...

In addition to the two standard "in line" gas relief ports found on, I believe, all M1917 bolts one of my Eddystone bolts has a small hole immediately adjacent to the locking lug. It also has a...

No, the 9th and 10th Cavalry were the "Buffalo Soldiers".

The inside of the extractor is stamped with the letters ''SP" on one end and the letter "W" on the other. I presume the "W" indicates Winchester but the "SP" has me stumped. Any information is...

I recently acquired a Remington bayonet with the letters "F M R" stamped on the top side of the pommel. Underneath the letters are the numbers "274". The blade has the Remington mark, 1917 date,...

Sir, what exactly is a "Speed Lock"? Can you determine from the photo which rifle it is made for (P14/M17)? Presuming of course that it will headspace is it safe to use as is? [B]

Thanks for the...

[B]I recently acquired a Eddystone bolt that has a very small screw approximately 1/4 inch from the bolt face. The screw is approximately the same size as that used to secure the front sight base on...

Take a look at the Collector's Corner on Bill Ricca's Home Page

I may be mistaken but I believe I see the compensator of either a Thompson or Reising SMG just to the right of the helmet worn by the Marine standing in the left foreground.

I believe the "AO" indicates that the rifle was inspected at the Anniston Ordnance Depot. The "L" would be the initial of the inspector. The Anniston (Alabama) depot was established immediately...

I purchased a copy of "The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood", by Dick Camp today and have spent the afternoon enjoying it and the many photographs of WWI era Marines that I had never seen.

One of which...

After reading tfltackdriver's comments (#32) it appears that some readers (hopefully few) interpreted my comments (#18) that Corporal York obtained a M1903 rifle (presuming of course he had one) from...

The history of the 82d Division published in 1919 indicates (p.11-13) that upon arrival at Le Havre, France that they remained only long enough to exchange their M1917 rifles for British rifles. The...

Am I mistaken or did I see a Model 50 Reising SMG mixed in with the A3s.

In one scene I saw a Thompson M1928 and (what I think was) a Reising M50 SMG. I understand that the marines on Guadalcanal...

Looking for a good way to occupy myself on a cold and rainy night I decided to take a relook at some of my old postings. While browsing this thread I noticed that the firing pin rod (aka striker...

I know Ray-Vin has 03A3 front sight blades higher than the standard "A" sight.

I don't know if they have thicker blades.

Try www.ray-vin.com

Try www.ray-vin.com

If I am not mistaken the required score for OCS varied from 110 to 115 based upon the needs of the Army and the availablility of qualified recruits or inductees. In addition to higher physical...

Using the maxium magnification available to me I can make out what I believe to be the words "National Brass" and "Hastings" on the ammunition box seen in the foreground. Using "Google" I find that...