CapnJohn 09:49 AM 04-05-2009
"Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, U.S. Third Army commander, pins the Silver Star on Private Ernest A. Jenkins of New York City for his conspicuous gallantry in the liberation of Chateaudun, France..." October 13, 1944
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John Beard 02:40 PM 04-05-2009
Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.
J.B.
J.B.
Jim Tarleton 06:17 PM 04-05-2009
Originally Posted by John Beard:
Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.
J.B.
But did you see that bug crawling on his neck?Private Jenkins is carrying a Smith-Corona '03-A3.
J.B.
Jim
VET70 07:49 PM 04-05-2009
Mr. Beard,
How on Earth can you determine that?
Best,
VET70
How on Earth can you determine that?
Best,
VET70
John Beard 09:14 PM 04-05-2009
Well, I have to correct my posting.
Pvt. Jenkins is carrying either a Smith-Corona '03-A3 or an early Remington '03-A3.
J.B.
Pvt. Jenkins is carrying either a Smith-Corona '03-A3 or an early Remington '03-A3.
J.B.
Jim Tarleton 01:23 AM 04-06-2009
Shucks, John. I really thought you had a trick up your sleeve. Truly I am continually impressed with your power of observation.
Jim
Jim
Rick the Librarian 10:02 AM 04-06-2009
I know I shouldn't be revealing John's secrets, but he has this large collection of tea leaves he consults.....
Kent Allen 02:17 PM 04-06-2009
Dang! I thought JB used chicken innards to devine the secrets of the '03 :>)
John Hancock 12:07 AM 04-07-2009
I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.
John Beard 12:48 AM 04-07-2009
Originally Posted by John Hancock:
I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.
You guess wrong. I would guess Smith Corona since it has a parkerised front band.
Many, if not most, early Remington '03-A3's have a parkerized front band.J.B.