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by MJ1
May 12th, 2016, 4:59 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: '30 M1 Garand
Replies: 8
Views: 10831

Re: '30 M1 Garand

Photoshop yes but not far off the real deal. Local artist criticizing the local municipality. This road the Camino 27 de Abrile was a 1:40 min ride to the county seat and took several years to pave and cost a lot. The first rain created giant potholes in what had been a 40 minute drive on the new su...
by MJ1
May 12th, 2016, 1:35 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

What other war time snipers are in your stable?
A few but nothing special. Taxes and health care have thinned the heard. Wine, women and travel have taken the rest.
300 yards on a #14 target.
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by MJ1
May 12th, 2016, 1:19 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: '30 M1 Garand
Replies: 8
Views: 10831

Re: '30 M1 Garand

Curly1 wrote:Did you get to bring back any spares :)
Just the original body parts I was issued a little worse for wear. Oh and a pair of boots and some driving skills that serve me today.

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Do you shoot the M1 ?
by MJ1
May 12th, 2016, 11:36 am
Forum: Long guns
Topic: '30 M1 Garand
Replies: 8
Views: 10831

'30 M1 Garand

My first job overseas was to mobilize 800 M1's for civilian irregular defense forces; CIDG's. They came strapped to pallets covered a black goo like a wax. I was sure I would never get the diesel smell off my hands an clothing . :wink: I did this in a tent with a large fly standing on duckboards in ...
by MJ1
May 12th, 2016, 7:20 am
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: 45 AUTOS
Replies: 37
Views: 36295

Re: 45 AUTOS

unissued M27 made in 1956

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by MJ1
May 11th, 2016, 11:10 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

Lets not get off on the wrong foot. If something is not original or a replica I will state it. I do like my long guns and take a bit of pride in them.

Cheers

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by MJ1
May 11th, 2016, 8:56 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

In the sense I would have to sound defensive explaining there were no copies available during 1988 and 1996 the time period when these rifles came to me. It's one of those do you still beat your cat questions. There is no correct way to answer after you have planted the seed of doubt. Have a great d...
by MJ1
May 11th, 2016, 2:59 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

Not offended but disappointed . :roll:

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by MJ1
May 11th, 2016, 12:53 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

Oh please !

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by MJ1
May 11th, 2016, 10:15 am
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

Re: My 1st Mosin.

Thank you Curly. This one is a little rougher but an amazing shooter also. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/f17e3152.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/DSCF9541_zpsihpqir2i.jpg ....Pura Vida....... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/Costa%20Ri...
by MJ1
May 10th, 2016, 4:28 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: My 1st Mosin.
Replies: 15
Views: 16482

My 1st Mosin.

It was 1989 and I was in Reno. I had to walk down the main street for almost two miles with over my shoulder. Stopped and played a few slots at the Comstock. Just leaned it against the machine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/Peter/43360002_zpsmw3b1rbx.jpg Pura vida http://img.ph...
by MJ1
May 9th, 2016, 8:08 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: Enfield Rifles ?
Replies: 7
Views: 9466

Re: Enfield Rifles ?

Here you go.

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This is Pete with his 1916 on the McQueens sniper course.

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by MJ1
May 9th, 2016, 12:46 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: Enfield Rifles ?
Replies: 7
Views: 9466

Re: Enfield Rifles ?

I was allowed to shoot an original 1916 #1 sniper at Bisley and understand the attraction. I have a picture of it some place till then here is my 1943 BSA. Sweet old dear with a velvet smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/montereyjack/243c48c2.jpg And my 1944 #4T http://img.photobuc...
by MJ1
May 8th, 2016, 12:56 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Choosing a Beech Wardrobe
Replies: 11
Views: 11146

Re: Choosing a Beech Wardrobe

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by MJ1
May 8th, 2016, 11:28 am
Forum: Long guns
Topic: Enfield Rifles ?
Replies: 7
Views: 9466

Enfield Rifles ?

Anyone else have a soft spot for these ?

1944 #1 MkIII Lithgow set.

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