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Posted: 3/19/2020 5:41:57 PM EDT
How about a gun related break from all the doom and gloom?
I will start it with my Smith & Wesson Model 1917 .45 ACP revolver. It is pictured with a US WW1 M1917 helmet, M1917 mounted cartridge belt, M1917 holster, and revolver half moon clip pouch, all original WW1 US items. ![]() My Colt Model 1917 revolver. ![]() |
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Made in the 30's but still Great War design ![]() https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/67160/photo_2019-02-22_20-09-32_jpg-1323304.JPG View Quote |
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Here are two videos about my favorite WW1 gun:
Part 1 ![]() History of WWI Primer 118: Madsen 1905 Documentary Part 2 ![]() History of WWI Primer 119: Madsen 1905 Part 2 Documentary |
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Here are two videos about my favorite WW1 gun: Part 1 ![]() Part 2 ![]() View Quote |
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French-contract, post-war refurbed “Ruby” style pistol in .32 acp.
![]() French Mel 1892 revolver in 8mm Lebel pistol. This one was made in 1895. It was in service at least 50 years with the French. ![]() Based on unit markings, a WWI issue that was rearsenalled post WWII and issued to the Stettin police force. ![]() |
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WWI manufacture Russian Nagant pistol. Reworked as some point. Was issued to a still unidentified Soviet agency in 1936.
![]() WWI French contract Savage pistol in .32 acp. One of about 40k purchased by the French. Served the French military for many decades. ![]() Broomhandle in .30 Mauser. SN places it as WWI manufacture. ![]() |
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Saved to watch later, thanks for the links! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Here are two videos about my favorite WW1 gun: Part 1 ![]() Part 2 ![]() ![]() |
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View Quote I really like those! |
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I have a whistle similar to that chain and all. Does it actually whistle or does it make a whirring sound?
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Nice looking rifles!
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![]() The bottom one is WWII. The two above it are WWI modified after the war. The rest are WWI. |
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CMP 1911... Based on serial, it had a few months it potentially could have been in the Great War https://i.imgur.com/zzE0GXu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YGBx4Gs.jpg View Quote |
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Only things I have are a Moisin, actually made in 1933 or so from what i can tell, a Spanish Civil War issue from what i can tell. But WWI tech.
And an 1893 Argentine Mauser. Certainly not used in WWI but of the period. So yeah, I got nothing. ![]() |
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I had a doughboy steel pot that my Grampa gave me. I think one of my cousins stole it.
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I'm pretty sure this is a "Rifle .303 Pattern 1914"?
![]() Anyone know what rifle this is? My ANA friend told me it was from India. Both are Taliban battlefield drops circa 2011. ![]() |
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Took this pic tonight.
Shoots pretty good, and is 100% reliable. Military contract GU Spanish Ruby. I need to get more mags. ![]() I know there aren't too many out there, it could be my grandfather's that he regretted pawning after the war. I picked it up in a local pawn shop near where he lived for $150. He never described it in great detail, but it was a 32acp. ![]() I bent the front sight straight after shooting this group. Still haven't tested it again to see if I got it right. |
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I'm pretty sure this is a "Rifle .303 Pattern 1914"? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/69574/20200319_215113_jpg-1323877.JPG Anyone know what rifle this is? My ANA friend told me it was from India. Both are Taliban battlefield drops circa 2011. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/69574/20200319_214954_jpg-1323880.JPG View Quote |
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I have a whistle similar to that chain and all. Does it actually whistle or does it make a whirring sound? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
I have a whistle similar to that chain and all. Does it actually whistle or does it make a whirring sound? Mine whistles with a two tone note. If yours makes a siren-ish sound, that should be for battalion command. Mine would be for a company commanders. Platoon commanders had a referee's whistle. If you watch The Lost Battalion, you can see that the platoon commanders and Rick Schroeder had different whistles. |
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Model 1898 Krag with WW1 dated sling. Wasn't used on the front line, but these were used as their was a great need for weapons. https://i.imgur.com/0yH3MfN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Fxu54V3.jpg View Quote |
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Took this pic tonight. Shoots pretty good, and is 100% reliable. Military contract GU Spanish Ruby. I need to get more mags. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/484974/SAM_4065_JPG-1323909.JPG I know there aren't too many out there, it could be my grandfather's that he regretted pawning after the war. I picked it up in a local pawn shop near where he lived for $150. He never described it in great detail, but it was a 32acp. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/484974/SAM_4002_JPG-1323906.JPG I bent the front sight straight after shooting this group. Still haven't tested it again to see if I got it right. View Quote |
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Posted this on 11/11/18:
![]() Technically only one is legit WW1 vintage but you get the idea |
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Model 1898 Krag with WW1 dated sling. Wasn't used on the front line, but these were used as their was a great need for weapons. https://i.imgur.com/0yH3MfN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Fxu54V3.jpg |
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Looks like a Dutch Hembrug(M1895 Steyr variant). View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'm pretty sure this is a "Rifle .303 Pattern 1914"? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/69574/20200319_215113_jpg-1323877.JPG Anyone know what rifle this is? My ANA friend told me it was from India. Both are Taliban battlefield drops circa 2011. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/69574/20200319_214954_jpg-1323880.JPG Oh wow. I think you're referring to the rifle in the top pic as the Dutch Hembrug? I think you're right and the bottom rifle looks like the "Rifle .303 Pattern 1914"? I posted the pics here during my deployment back in 2011 and apparently got the answer mixed up between the pics. Thanks! |
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@Westmalle8 Mine whistles with a two tone note. If yours makes a siren-ish sound, that should be for battalion command. Mine would be for a company commanders. Platoon commanders had a referee's whistle. If you watch The Lost Battalion, you can see that the platoon commanders and Rick Schroeder had different whistles. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I have a whistle similar to that chain and all. Does it actually whistle or does it make a whirring sound? Mine whistles with a two tone note. If yours makes a siren-ish sound, that should be for battalion command. Mine would be for a company commanders. Platoon commanders had a referee's whistle. If you watch The Lost Battalion, you can see that the platoon commanders and Rick Schroeder had different whistles. |
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Quoted: @Clockwork138 Oh wow. I think you're referring to the rifle in the top pic as the Dutch Hembrug? I think you're right and the bottom rifle looks like the "Rifle .303 Pattern 1914"? I posted the pics here during my deployment back in 2011 and apparently got the answer mixed up between the pics. Thanks! View Quote ![]() |
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