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Definitely the "Greatest Generation"!
Russ
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03-15-2020 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by
RASelkirk
Definitely the "Greatest Generation"!
Russ
Definitely a great story as well.
Thanks for the follow up from the relative.
AZB
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Pretty clear the writer wasn't gun-savvy and so used "carbine" as a synonym for "rifle" to avoid repetition. I've seen the same with "revolver" applied to an automatic pistol.
Real men measure once and cut.
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Found the location of the Rifle hopefully the rest of the story will appear in the GCA Journal
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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Journal
You write it, I'll print it
Real men measure once and cut.
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You write it, I'll print it
Deal!
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Rifle has been found
Originally Posted by
RCS
Any information on the serial number of Malcolm Champlin's
M1 rifle ?
I was able to track down the rifle -awaiting pictures from owner
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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Pictures have arrived - nothing short of spectacular
Working on Data Sheet and article - The rest of the Story will be in the Garand Collectors Association Journal
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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GCA Journal
The Editors have informed me that the story will appear in the fall issue of the Journal
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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Can you post the article?
34a cp., btg. Susa, 3° rgt. Alpini
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