Allow me to rant for a bit....

[Anzac15]

Picked up another Berthier Mle M16 rifle today, dated 1917. As usual, some friends of mine had to chime in with the usual "never been fired, only dropped once?" banter. I would like to take this opportunity to inform any of our French friends on here that here is at least one American, and a Southern one at that, who fully realizes that that is complete BS... Verdun during the First World War comes immediately to mind, not to mention the innumerable casualties suffered in other parts of that disaster. Let's not forget, either, that when it really comes down to it, had it not been for the French, my country just MIGHT have had lost our war for independence from the Brits.
I don't want to drag on with this, but I'm sure that some of our French members, if they are here, must get tired of this ridiculous image some of my fellow Americans have of them. I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell them that there is at least one Yank here who recognizes the hardship and sacrifice that nation has endured for quite a long time.
Sorry to rant, but have just about had it with the 'never fired, dropped once' crowd.
Other than that, carry on and let's enjoy our common interests!

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