Who said U.S.Sailors were safe with Firearms?

**Prince Humperdink** · 09-08-2011 12:02 PM

My Mom found these photos of My grandfather while cleaning out His Appartment as He is going to Hospice care.I believe these photos were taken in 1950 or '51 While He was in the U.S. icon

N.,and I know that in 1952 He was stationed on the U.S.S.Walke(DD-723) as a radioman.here are the pics I scanned...

Grandpa has the bucket on His head..

Grandpa using His '03 as a club...

resting on '03's....

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread
This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

**Highly Recommended** · 09-08-2011 12:02 PM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles.

Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons

Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components.

Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear.

Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.

**Jim Tarleton** · 09-08-2011 02:24 PM

No wonder they need marines to guard the boats.

jt

**Midmichigun** · 09-08-2011 08:35 PM

PH,
Well, great photos! These things are priceless heritage.
Sorry that he is going into hospice care. If he is still able to function, you may want to have a few conversations with him on his time in service. So far I have done this with two elder relatives.... before they passed on. I also digitized the "interview" so it wouldn't be lost!
Thanks for sharing!!

**Ben Cartwright** · 09-08-2011 10:30 PM

My Dad was a Sargeant in the Marines, on Iwo Jima as well as Roi Namur, Saipan and Tinian, he survived all 4 battles, we had some of his ashes scattered on Mt Suribachi on Iwo Jima see website HQ224USMC Honoring the men of the HQ Company

Anyhow, here are some pictures that prove that Marines were no different than Sailors!

**browningautorifle** · 09-09-2011 12:15 AM

Those guys actually drank? I thought we invented that...

**Prince Humperdink** · 09-09-2011 01:31 AM

BC,those Marines look as bad as the Sailors!Thanks for all the replies Guys!

**Ben Cartwright** · 09-09-2011 07:28 AM

There was one Marine, one Army Pilot and an Army Sargeant.

I am sure the bottle was bottled water

**Prince Humperdink** · 11-03-2011 07:12 PM

Since You Fella's enjoyed the photos I will tell You that Grandpa passed away this am in His sleep

Ryan

BTW,I was just looking at His DD 214 and He entered active service on 03 July,1951(for photo dating).

**Chuckindenver** · 11-03-2011 08:38 PM

sorry for the loss, looks like he was a great guy...fun to be around for sure..

Thread: Who said U.S.Sailors were safe with Firearms?

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

Who said U.S.Sailors were safe with Firearms?

The Following 9 Members Say Thank You to Prince Humperdink For This Useful Post:

Thank You to Jim Tarleton For This Useful Post:

The Following 5 Members Say Thank You to Ben Cartwright For This Useful Post:

Thank You to Ben Cartwright For This Useful Post:

Similar Threads

What kind of safe?

Safe to shoot?

Is It Safe To

SAW. What rifles are these?: US sailors with mausers?

Rack For Safe

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions