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- Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:13 am
- Forum: Airplanes and ships
- Topic: Mixed bag of aircraft at Battleship Park in Mobile
- Replies: 5
- Views: 158
Re: Mixed bag of aircraft at Battleship Park in Mobile
Have been to Battleship Park several times, first time in 93, last time in 2014 with my Dad and it has been nice to see the upgrading of the displays over the years to protect them from the elements. My Great Uncle, Andrew Miller served on the Alabama from its commissioning in 42 til its decommissio...
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:57 am
- Forum: Mosin Nagant
- Topic: Now this is interesting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 701
Re: Now this is interesting
They are mighty proud of that Finn
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:51 am
- Forum: Mosin Nagant
- Topic: Another Kossuth Crest sniper rifle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2266
Re: Another Kossuth Crest sniper rifle
No import marks, (though none of my Hungarians do) and it seems to be thought that most made there way here from Canada. These Hungarians just seem to hold a special allure for me.
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:21 pm
- Forum: Mosin Nagant
- Topic: Another Kossuth Crest sniper rifle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2266
Another Kossuth Crest sniper rifle
Well Big Brown just dropped off my latest "Hungarian" PU sniper, and this one has a special twist. I found it on Gunbroker, had to wait a week for it to run its course. Only one other late bidder who might have been thinking it was a "Nam bring back" which the seller alluded to. ...
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:57 pm
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
Re: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
1st 5 out of the box, I pushed the 5th one
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:00 pm
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
Re: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
Possibly, but from what I read Remington kept all components from each rifle they rebuilt together understanding the desirability of these was to keep as much of the original rifle together as possible.
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:13 pm
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
Re: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
Well since my initial posting I have been conversing with Lt. Col. Robert Reynolds, Commander, 6th Sqdn/8th Cav. Regt. and he has conveyed to me the following info; Walter Just wanted to give you a little background before unplug for a Bible study I am leading. 1. C Troop, 6-8 Cav was a light reconn...
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 7:57 am
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
Re: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
Well it is finally here and it appears this particular rig was last issued to C-Troop, 6/8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and still has dust and dirt on its bipod from its last deployment. 20220419_174921_resized.jpg 20220419_173011_resized.jpg 20220420_085245.jpg 20220420_08...
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:55 pm
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:06 pm
- Forum: US Military Rifles
- Topic: After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7486
After 30 yrs in I decided to treat myself.
This week completes 30yrs at my present job, a milestone I never figured to make it to.(hell 20yrs was tough enough)
So I decided to treat myself to something special, and Lynn agreed too.
It will be here early next week.
Remington M24sws w/deployment kit
So I decided to treat myself to something special, and Lynn agreed too.
It will be here early next week.
Remington M24sws w/deployment kit