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    The droop in the tracks indicate a PzKpfw V...

    The droop in the tracks indicate a PzKpfw V Panther. I also thought of a Bergpather recovery vehicle but I don't see a box "turret" which is indicative of the recovery tank version but the angles...
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    M1C with cheekpad

    M1C with cheekpad
  3. Cuban , possibly Libyian contract Beretta M1 Garand rifles

    Good Day,
    Thanks to "Mark in Rochester" for posting his pictures. Other contracted rifles made by Beretta and Breda include Demark, Indonesia, Libya and Italy. It's been posit that only Cuban...
  4. In the mid-late 1950's, Cuban dictator Fulgencio...

    In the mid-late 1950's, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista's government awarded a contract to Beretta. the author, Ruggero Pettinelli started in his book on Italian M1's, "Il Garand in Italia,...
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    The second picture with the Kollmorgen scope was...

    The second picture with the Kollmorgen scope was especially interesting. According to "cplnorton", Army documents he's reviewd show the Army purchased a few that were of the exact make and style of...
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    The word "PENSION" on side side of the building...

    The word "PENSION" on side side of the building means 'hotel' in Dutch. The construction looks reminiscent of Holland or maybe parts of Luxembourg. Given the cold weather gear, ample munitions, and...
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    Vietnam era carbine

    Good Day, can you ID the XM16E1 in the pictures? I see what appears to be two XM148 grenade launching units with the round ventilated handguards and a colt model 609 carbine (under the troopers...
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    Good Day, This is true (555 marked USGI barrels)...

    Good Day,
    This is true (555 marked USGI barrels) in most instances, but there are exceptions. It's more important to look at the construction of the barrel in order to determine originality.
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    IF, the mount is original, it could be someone...

    IF, the mount is original, it could be someone (not the military) utilized a slotted 5/16x32NF slotted screw to "repair" a GI mount which the original riveted screw broke. Over the years I've found...
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    Good Day, Concur the cheekpad looks GI. I'm not...

    Good Day,
    Concur the cheekpad looks GI. I'm not confident without closer pictures of the markings and block 'face'. The 90 degree angle of the block on the right side is reminiscent of the...
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    Good Day, Here is the Danish range sticker for...

    Good Day,
    Here is the Danish range sticker for the Gm50 M1 Garand.
    Regards,
    Michael

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2023/08/YjITpLul-1.jpg
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    This latest issue may drive additional...

    This latest issue may drive additional subscribers away. We need to start identifying a viable forum to replace the CMP forum.
    Its unfortunate, but I think the leadership at the CMP doesn't care...
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    Apparently is not a CMP issue, but the hosting...

    Apparently is not a CMP issue, but the hosting company- they changed the URL. To correct (or at least access the forum again), delete the old bookmark (https://forums.thecmp.org/ ) and log in with a...
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    The tank is question in the Life picture looks...

    The tank is question in the Life picture looks like a M47 Patton with the 90mm barrel. Of interest were the M1's. One with an M7 grenade launcher, and the M1C (?)above it. I question the sniper...
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    Good Day All, I've been looking at this assembly...

    Good Day All,
    I've been looking at this assembly with something gnawing at me. Why are the two screws on the side of the bracket hexagonal, or Allen, screws if this was an early design? Could this...
  16. Thread: My M1C

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    Good Day, Just to add context to you rifle, at...

    Good Day,
    Just to add context to you rifle, at one time, it was provided to the Greek government/military. This is indicated by the hot blue finish noted in your pre refinished pictures. ...
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    Good Day, I don't believe the examples listed...

    Good Day, I don't believe the examples listed for sale by D&B are UK MoD. They appear to be the Swedish m96 Mauser dual plastic cleaning tubes.
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    I think this is the Interior of a UH-34 Helicopter

    I think this is the Interior of a UH-34 Helicopter
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    The SAC markings look like they were done with a...

    The SAC markings look like they were done with a vibro pen or similar tool. I would be interested to know of the gas cylinder pads are chrome lined?
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    T34 Calliope tank

    The OPs picture is fascinating. It illustrates not only the use of a 60mm Mortar with M7 grenade launcher, but a pair of T34 (Calliope) Sherman rocket launcher variants. The latter saw service...
  21. Swedish M/96 Night or "Low Light" Sights

    https://www.milsurps.com/attachment....6&d=1666884180

    Good Day,
    Great find! You have a set of Swedish Mauser m/96 night/low light sights. The "G" marked case stands for "Gevär" or rifle. Similar...
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    In 2014-15, I worked in ISAF/RS HQ in Kabul,...

    In 2014-15, I worked in ISAF/RS HQ in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Italian Regiment(s) were predominantly in Herat and their Alpini Liaisons at the HQ were quite professional and an honor to work with. ...
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    Humm, it's set during the Vietnam War. But two...

    Humm, it's set during the Vietnam War. But two of the three helicopters in the background are UH60 Blackhawks. That's an Opps from the art department.
  24. Gas trap garand. I wonder if he was shipping out...

    Gas trap garand. I wonder if he was shipping out the Iceland in the early part of the war?
  25. L39A1 video on Forgotten Weapons

    Ian McCollum and Forgotten Weapons have produced a short video on the history of the L39A1 rifle titled; L39A1: British Service Target Rifle Before the L42A1. It's informative and worth a review.
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