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22 Nov 2022 Garand Picture of the Day
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There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
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On the 59th anniversary of his passing. I note that it is blued rather than parkerized.
Bob
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Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring
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I believe they made two rifles and chose the best one
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
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That would be very neat to have, letter too. Stock is varnished as well...
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JFK also received two early Colt AR-15 rifles from Colt. Do not know the serial numbers
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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...
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That would be very neat to have, letter too. Stock is varnished as well...
That and M1
Garand serial number 4314215. together
Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 11-23-2022 at 02:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by
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JFK also received two early Colt AR-15 rifles from Colt. Do not know the serial numbers
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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I feel that given JFK fulfilling his term as the US president he could have been a close rival to Roosevelts popularity during his term in WWII both these men were a sad loss to the United States Of America.
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Originally Posted by
Mark in Rochester
Does anyone remember the M-16 chamber and ammo debacles (3) initiated by Robert McNamara?
Bob
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