22 Nov 2022 Garand Picture of the Day

**Mark in Rochester** · 11-22-2022 02:54 PM

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**Bob Womack** · 11-22-2022 05:59 PM

On the 59th anniversary of his passing. I note that it is blued rather than parkerized.

Bob

**Mark in Rochester** · 11-22-2022 06:36 PM

I believe they made two rifles and chose the best one

**browningautorifle** · 11-23-2022 06:23 AM

That would be very neat to have, letter too. Stock is varnished as well...

**RCS** · 11-23-2022 08:14 AM

JFK also received two early Colt AR-15 rifles from Colt. Do not know the serial numbers

**browningautorifle** · 11-23-2022 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by RCS

JFK also received two early Colt AR-15 rifles from Colt

That I was also aware...he kept at least one on his boat and used to chase beer cans while out on a cruise...

**Mark in Rochester** · 11-23-2022 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by RCS

JFK also received two early Colt AR-15 rifles from Colt. Do not know the serial numbers

**Bob Womack** · 11-26-2022 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester

Does anyone remember the M-16 chamber and ammo debacles (3) initiated by Robert McNamara?

Bob

**jond41403** · 11-26-2022 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Does anyone remember the M-16 chamber and ammo debacles (3) initiated by Robert McNamara?

Bob

I always thought this was the reason the M16 icon

got such a bad reputation in the beginning for malfunctions because the ammo was changed and not right in the beginning. Am I correct?

**Mark in Rochester** · 11-26-2022 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Does anyone remember the M-16 chamber and ammo debacles (3) initiated by Robert McNamara?

Bob

The Saga of the M16 icon

by Dick Culver icon

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