10-042 Garand Picture of the Day - Paris Island Rifle Range

[Mark in Rochester]

He appears to be an instructor, thus the old breed. I understand him wanting to demonstrate "real" marksmanship with his tried and true "Springer". I'll bet he could shoot possibles all day with it!

BAR - you make a good point!

Interesting image as the marines used the 03 in the assault on Guadalcanal

The Guadalcanal Campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by Allied forces, was fought between August 7, 1942 and February 9, 1943