Looks like a BAR magazine in the photo ?
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Looks like a BAR magazine in the photo ?
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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
My photos show the type of disintegrating links used with the 7,92x57 cartridges in the MG 81
These links have WW2 German markings138448138449138450
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...
gas trap M1 rifle with safety locked
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. ...
Modern post Korean War variation of the chemical grenade dopter138345138346
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
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...
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...
thanks for the information. I thought around 1943
Robert
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.
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...
the photo in post #5 shows all Model 1919A6 machine guns, bipods removed and without carrying handles
I think it could be a M1919A6 as most M1919A4 did not 138169 have the M7 flash hider ?
just my thoughts
There are no drawing numbers nor serial number behind the pistol grip.
for some reason138128138129138130 difficult to sell on the CMP forum ?
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
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...
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...
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...