Big Boots

The country that avoids war and the country that fights but has a hard time winning have been combined. The Swiss made some excellent firearms and the French made some unique and occasionally inspiring ones. We have added the Belgian and Dutch since they are neighbors.

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Post by krinko » Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:35 pm

These are supposed to be Swiss Hobnail Boots, but they say "Made In Germany" inside them, so I don't know about their reputed provenance.

I got the giant suckers for nothing---so I don't care if they're Swiss or not...next time I am out walking on the glacier, I shall be thankful to have them.

They appear to be dated 1951---is this possible?

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Excuse the on/off photo thing. I got into a fight with the WIN 32 virus recently and am still playing with my Zone Labs Security Suite.

-----k.

The Boots---

http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL165/110 ... 932308.jpg[/pic]
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Post by Hawkster_318 » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:52 am

http://www.hawkster318.com/Zhawk/boot.jpg[/pic]

Not sure of the year for this picture, but the boot is Swiss.
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Post by stripperclip » Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:17 am

nice boots I would think that they would grip just about anywhere.
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The boots are the reported reason for buttstock gouges/dings

Post by NuJudge » Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:33 am

Butt ugly, aren't they?

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Post by stripperclip » Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:51 pm

they aint the prettiest things thats for sure :lol:
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Post by joseyclosey » Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:25 pm

I wouldnt like a kick up the arse off one thats for sure :lol:

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