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    I believe the program of canning firearms was an...

    I believe the program of canning firearms was an outgrow of the pre-war experience of long term storage of firearms by the US Ordnance Department. The previous storage involved dripping the weapons...
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    Recently there was an article about a Brazilian...

    Recently there was an article about a Brazilian P-47 in the Italian Campaign that was return with a large section of wing missing. I will see if a can find the article. Absolutely amazing the degree...
  3. Thread: How many M1's

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    That's a really tough exact number to come up...

    That's a really tough exact number to come up with as there was serial number over laps in production and block of numbers were not used.
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    Death in combat is never pretty.

    Death in combat is never pretty.
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    General Clark had a bad case of superiority...

    General Clark had a bad case of superiority complex. Everyone below him was sub-human, Everyone at his level was a threat and everyone above who was a stepping stone to greater power.
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    I happened into a Swedish Mauser by accident. A...

    I happened into a Swedish Mauser by accident. A friend of mine purchase a persons collection which included a large number of Swedish Mausers. I picked up a Mauser carbine, a M/41 sniper with M44...
  7. Thread: Not A Bomb

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    I have one just as old. I religiously drain the...

    I have one just as old. I religiously drain the tank after each use.
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    His M1917 book is a great reference. I would...

    His M1917 book is a great reference. I would encourage anyone interested in the M1917 to read especially the reference notes. Mr. Ferris will be sorely missed. My prayers to the family. He will be...
  9. At that asking price, the rifle and bolt should...

    At that asking price, the rifle and bolt should be detailed photographed. It like buying a pig in a poke without seeing it.
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    The city started off as Colonia Agrippina, which...

    The city started off as Colonia Agrippina, which was the provincial capital of Germania Inferior and a major Roman military base until the Franks move in after the collapse of the Western Roman...
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    Too bunched up, a light mg would have a field day.

    Too bunched up, a light mg would have a field day.
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    I believe they also "lost" a nuke back in 50s or...

    I believe they also "lost" a nuke back in 50s or 60s in the same general area.
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    Jim probably a 97 or '12 takedown model.

    Jim probably a 97 or '12 takedown model.
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    Jim-- Looks like a 75mm M20 Recoilless Rifle.

    Jim-- Looks like a 75mm M20 Recoilless Rifle.
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    Jim-- I believe the 7.62x25 conversion was done...

    Jim-- I believe the 7.62x25 conversion was done by the PRC who also never threw any firearms away. These Thompsons were part of the associated equipment for the Sherman and other tanks that were...
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    Jim-- Why not be greedy? I will take a case.

    Jim-- Why not be greedy? I will take a case.
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    The additional symbol identified the pilot in the...

    The additional symbol identified the pilot in the Lafayette Escadrille. The one in the picture is not listed in the Escadrille records.
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    Fake?! I don't think it is a copy but I do know the...

    I don't think it is a copy but I do know the Chinese very heavily copied the 1900 FN Pistol.
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    Ever it be so humble...There's no place like...

    Ever it be so humble...There's no place like home...
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    Bob-- Overflow tank for the radiator. Probably...

    Bob-- Overflow tank for the radiator. Probably done in North Africa as that a popular mod.
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    Russ-- The Winfield Johnson came out in the early...

    Russ-- The Winfield Johnson came out in the early 1953's with .30-06, 7mm Mauser and .270 Winchester in both the rotary and box magazine. At the time, 7.62mm NATO was just being thought of with...
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    During my military career, I would attend an...

    During my military career, I would attend an annual reunion with members of the 28th ID. The attendees had fought in every war since WW1. After several drinks, the stories would start to flow, many...
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    Danish Zeroing Data sheet for M1917 which is...

    Danish Zeroing Data sheet for M1917 which is called the M/53. The Danes also used these type stickers for the M1 Garand rifle.

    The M1917 was primarily used by the Danish Reserve Forces.
  24. Thread: Moh

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    Its never a nice situation to tell a mother that...

    Its never a nice situation to tell a mother that her son was killed in combat. Any words would seem meaningless in that situation.
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    RCS-- The key thing to remember about the SP1...

    RCS-- The key thing to remember about the SP1 production is that Colt never, ever throws out good parts if they can be used in civilian production. In the early M16 program quite a few quick changes...
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