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    Looks like a BAR magazine in the photo ?

    Looks like a BAR magazine in the photo ?
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    Also the Soviet 7,62x25 is loaded to a higher...

    Also the Soviet 7,62x25 is loaded to a higher velocity than the German 7,63x25 cartridge and should not be used in the Mauser model 96 models as a steady diet will
    damage the Mauser 96 over time.
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    The Russians really like their PPSH41 with 71 rd...

    The Russians really like their PPSH41 with 71 rd drums. manufactured almost 5 million of them by 1945. Years ago, I saw a North Korean copy of the PPSH41 and dated 1952. The PPSH41 drum
    is strong...
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    early WW2 Rusco 50 rd TSMG drum pouch

    The early Rusco Thompson drum pouch for the 50 rd drum. Rusco also manufactured a drum pouch for the Thompson 100 rd drum back in 1920's.138515138516
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    My early Winchester M1 Rifle

    Here are some photos of my three digit serial numbered Winchester M1 Rifle. Purchase from thep sprin CMP Auction in 2011. Stock is cartouched WRA RS and has the solid butt plate and keystone & comp...
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    earlt serial number 1

    Early serial number 1 chambered for the 276 Pedersen cartridge with a ten round en bloc clip.

    Excellent cartridge with a perfect case taper for feeding in auto loading weapons, died too
    early. I...
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    There is a machine gun collector & shooter who...

    There is a machine gun collector & shooter who goes by the name "Heck in Ohio" who owns a a pair of of MG 81's. Sometimes he posts photos firing these on gunboards
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    MG 81 cartridge disintegrating links

    My photos show the type of disintegrating links used with the 7,92x57 cartridges in the MG 81

    These links have WW2 German markings138448138449138450
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    Winchester front sights

    I have the data sheets from the first Winchester M1 rifle (serial 100,001)

    note the front sight is .785 inches wide. The early numbered gas cylinders from Winchester M1 rifles manufactured...
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    gas trap M1 rifle with safety locked

    gas trap M1 rifle with safety locked
  11. Thread: Sawn off K98

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    The cut down Mauser 98 reminds me of the Lee...

    The cut down Mauser 98 reminds me of the Lee Enfield tunneler's cut down rifles from WW1. Digging tunnels to lay explosives often required a smaller/shorter variation
    of the standard rifle. ...
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    chemical grenade projuction adopter

    Modern post Korean War variation of the chemical grenade dopter138345138346
  13. You can use 452/453 dia lead just make them...

    You can use 452/453 dia lead just make them hollow base - worked find in a S&W M1915 that was rechambered from 455 to 45 Colt
  14. another interesting cartridge from the early 1950's

    The 5,6x39mm cartridge was developed in the USSR as a hunting/competition cartridge, by necking down the standard Soviet 7,62x39 cartridge. Also adopted for use in Finland and imported by SAKO as...
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    I knew a man that was an engine mechanic in the...

    I knew a man that was an engine mechanic in the US Navy, he worked on the river gunboats in Viet Nam. He told me many M1 carbines were brought in their shop to have
    four or five inches removed from...
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    thanks for the information. I thought around...

    thanks for the information. I thought around 1943

    Robert
  17. Thread: barrel unwrapping

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    Marlin barrels were used during the Korean war...

    Marlin barrels were used during the Korean war period on production Springfield M1 rifles in the 4,2 and 4.3 serial number range. This was because
    of a shortage/problem with Springfield barrels.
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    Saginaw m1 carbine hammers

    While we are on the subject of Saginaw M1 carbine hammers, I have a few questions.

    Some years ago, while in service, I found a Saginaw carbine hammer among some spare parts.
    This part must have...
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    the photo in post #5 shows all Model 1919A6...

    the photo in post #5 shows all Model 1919A6 machine guns, bipods removed and without carrying handles
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    photo of Browhing M1919 machine gun

    I think it could be a M1919A6 as most M1919A4 did not 138169 have the M7 flash hider ?

    just my thoughts
  21. Thread: 1903 "C" stock

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    Springfield 1903A1 stock

    There are no drawing numbers nor serial number behind the pistol grip.

    for some reason138128138129138130 difficult to sell on the CMP forum ?
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    another Model 4

    Here is my Walther Model 4, believe is very late variation

    Some internal parts missing. It took me a little time to figure out the disassembly138124138125
  23. Thread: 1903 "C" stock

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    Springfield 1903A1 pistol grip C stock

    Here are some photos of my C stock, it is for the 1903A1 only and not altered for the 1903A3
    and there is an S stamp in the cut off recess too.

    It also has faint but readable rebuild markings...
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    I believe originals are expensive now, anywhere...

    I believe originals are expensive now, anywhere from $150 US to over $200 US. Not really found in infantry units (unless purchased or requisitioned) but used by tank crews.

    This is based on my...
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    Model 1911A1 pistol shoulder holster

    I have owned this shoulder holster for quite awhile now, never had a need to use it. it
    does show some light service wear. It is marked BOYT but without a date.

    My question: could this...
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