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Thank you. That is the information I was looking for. Have a great day!
The firearm was confirmed by letter to have shipped to Ottawa Canada in December 1915. The only marks are the double braid arrows and the one mentioned in this post.
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I am looking for information on a mark found on the butt of the subject revolver. It is a Crown over 11. Anybody know specifically what this represents?
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Mine was also shipped the first week in January 1918. January 3rd to be exact. Serial No. 218XXX.
Thanks for the background information.
Question for those far more knowledgeable on this subject than me.....
From Clawson’s book and other references, it appears Colt 1911’s during the WWI years were shipped directly to Springfield...
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I was wondering if the knowledgeable folks on this forum could advice me on the originality of the finish on this Type II RR. Comments and opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thank...
That would be bradenauctions
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I have to idea what this is, but if it keeps the conversation going, I'n all for it! Have a great weekend.
I imagine that the muzzle flash would also be blinding in a dark, small tunnel.
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From The Great War 1914-1918: The Rage of Men
Pictured:
A sawn-off Lee Enfield rifle for underground...
My sincere thanks to all of you who have replied. I don't plan on shooting the ammunition, but will just probably add it to my meager collection of old ammunition.
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I picked-up these stripper clips/chargers loaded with what I believe to be 7.5 x 54.5 Swiss
Cadet M90/23 FJRN. The headstamp on all the ammunition is is "D 4 S 24" . Do I have these...
I got caught up in this. The rifle and documentation went through several hands before it got to me including some very well respected and knowledgeable collectors. But who can really tell the...
An interesting thread has been posted on the CMP forums concerning an individual who has been altering CMP documents to sell Garands as "Collector" grade. At this time, nobody is sure how many have...
VICTORIA Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith has described how he was nearly shot dead by an insurgent soon after the action for which he was awarded the top medal for gallantry under fire.
Read the...
An American missionary's son who became a top CIA Vietnam War-era hit-man in the jungles of Burma, Laos and Thailand has been found dead in his Chiang Mai home, a bullet in his head, a revolver in...
WOW!
HISTORIC ORIGINAL GAS TRAP M1 GARAND RIFLE : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com
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I have heard that it wasn't uncommon to find a MXR safety on a 5.3 SA Garand and that this was discussed in GCA Journal Vol. 15, No. 2, Spring 2001, pgs. 10-13. As I can't order a back issue of this...
Thanks for the link. Especially the historical background map. Very cool!
Gomer Pyle was filmed at "40 Acres" in Culver City, Ca. It was also the home to The Andy Griffith Show, Adventures of Superman, The Real McCoys, My Three Sons, Hogan's Heroes, Miami Undercover,...
I just got back from our regions Salvation Army Annual Civic Luncheon. Captain Richards received their "Others" award in recognition of his service and sacrifice. As an added bonus, I got to...
Singapore The Straits Times Online October 26, 2009
Article by Robert Karniol, Defense Writer: "Canada's Snipers Make Their Mark"
If records are anything to go by, Canada may well be...
I have seen the picture in B&W but never color. Nice find!