garand Picture of the day #127 - ETO somewhere

[Mark in Rochester]

No note on this one - Have seen before as I recall he is waiting for a river crossing

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[Bob Womack]

Ben Gazzara a WWII vet?



But seriously, what's on the muzzle of that rifle?

Bob

[0311Shooter]

I can't tell just what it is but is probably something to keep the snow out, observing the surroundings.

I don't think he was in WWII, without looking him up, because I seem to have seen him in some movies from the 50's where he was a teenager, or very young.

He could have been in Korea.

(ok, I'm going to go look him up)

[frankderrico]

What is the rifle that is leaning to his left?.....Frank

[M1 Rifleman]

That is a K-Ration box on the muzzle of the rifle. Common practice during inclement weather when rifle muzzle covers weren't available.

[Mark in Rochester]

That is a K-Ration box on the muzzle of the rifle. Common practice during inclement weather when rifle muzzle covers weren't available.

Looks more like a d ration chocolate bar box to me - what do you think?

[Bob Womack]

Looks more like a d ration chocolate bar box to me - what do you think?

Ahhh... tropical chocolate... we will enjoy it!

[M1 Rifleman]

Mark-

It very well could be a D Ration box!! I had thought a K Ration box because those are a little bigger and will fit over the muzzle of an M1. The D Ration box is quite a bit smaller than the K Ration box.

The box is at a bad angle - just not sure.

[Bill Hollinger]

Frank, the other rifle looks like a Garand as well. Look at the floor plate just forward of the trigger guard, it can just be made out. This photo has been colorized so nothing really looks right.