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One for the gun boys
- Thread starter MikeyB-17
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ausreenactor
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That's him. Did up a tribute uniform and beret.. Original rank slides cost more than the repro 'greens'.
ausreenactor
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Had the pics on a hard drive.. it is in Brissy. The Australian War Memorial imagery collection is amazing! Great work Dino..
ausreenactor
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Grabbed the two Airsoft/Dummy guns today. OMG. So many cool toys in that shop. WE Glock with Dark Earth frame was very nice...
Thomas Koehle
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Well the thing with firearms is some people are really fascinated - some direct the opposite
i was always pretty interested and i enjoy to shoot - unfortunately or maybe luckily use and ownership of firearms is strictly restrcted in Germany
Anyway - as soon as i get some sparetime on my bizz-trips to the US i visit a shooting range and it is always fun
M1928 Thompson Gun - dumped 200 rounds - what a blast
i was always pretty interested and i enjoy to shoot - unfortunately or maybe luckily use and ownership of firearms is strictly restrcted in Germany
Anyway - as soon as i get some sparetime on my bizz-trips to the US i visit a shooting range and it is always fun
M1928 Thompson Gun - dumped 200 rounds - what a blast
ausreenactor
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But the real thing is often not available. And nobody can get ammo these days anyway.
All of my guns are in the safe...
My sexiest toy..in the hands of Australia's Military 3P National Title holder..
6 inch gong at 300 yards all day long.
All of my guns are in the safe...
My sexiest toy..in the hands of Australia's Military 3P National Title holder..
6 inch gong at 300 yards all day long.
ausreenactor
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Thx Thomas,
at least the real thing!
Why using/discussing plastic and soft gel when the real thing is available…
Enjoy it!
Case in point...had to travel half way around the World to fire it... I can shoot mine in my room...
Pilot
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Pilot
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Sure you can easily access to these here, they offer a lot
ssaavic.com.au
Arms and Militaria Collectors Club - SSAA Victoria
The Arms and Militaria Collectors Club caters for people who have an interest in all types of firearms, edged weapons, ammunition and all associated memorabilia. Anyone with the same hobbies must belong to a nominated...
tda003
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I have both an M-1 and an M-1 carbine. The M-1 is all original and was built in 1944. I don't know if if saw combat in either WWII or Korea. It's shy and won't talk to me. I had an M-14 in boot camp and Vietnam, but an M-1 during infantry training as the M-14's were used in boot camp and ITR and there weren't enough to go around, the M-1's were trotted out for ITR. Some were new match rifles.
The M-1 Carbine had been, like all M-1 carbines, sent to the arsenal to be upgraded with a different stock and bayonet attachment after WWII to facilitate fast conversion to M-2's. You can still find the conversion parts on eBay to do the conversion. However (BIG CAVEAT!), once you possess all the parts to convert, it's a felony regardless of whether or not the conversion is done.
My M-1 Carbine is "corrected" which means that all the parts, stock, front sight and all internals match for time and maker (Inland). It took a while to do this. Parts came from as far as Cyprus.
The M-1 Carbine had been, like all M-1 carbines, sent to the arsenal to be upgraded with a different stock and bayonet attachment after WWII to facilitate fast conversion to M-2's. You can still find the conversion parts on eBay to do the conversion. However (BIG CAVEAT!), once you possess all the parts to convert, it's a felony regardless of whether or not the conversion is done.
My M-1 Carbine is "corrected" which means that all the parts, stock, front sight and all internals match for time and maker (Inland). It took a while to do this. Parts came from as far as Cyprus.
Pilot
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With all due respect for an iconic weapon.. but it had no power, no range, no armor piercing, no sniper capabilities and had a lot of issues in WW2, Korea, Indochina, Algeria….
Other allied weapons were by far superior.
Back in 1981 we had a few of them during basic training in Aubagne, Pau and Castelnau….( for fun only) it was ok for target practice, and sparrows shooting… full stop…
The only positive point was… 200 rounds were very light to carry compared to all others 7,62 and 12,7, we had as standard issued.
Other allied weapons were by far superior.
Back in 1981 we had a few of them during basic training in Aubagne, Pau and Castelnau….( for fun only) it was ok for target practice, and sparrows shooting… full stop…
The only positive point was… 200 rounds were very light to carry compared to all others 7,62 and 12,7, we had as standard issued.
B-Man2
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ThomasWell the thing with firearms is some people are really fascinated - some direct the opposite
i was always pretty interested and i enjoy to shoot - unfortunately or maybe luckily use and ownership of firearms is strictly restrcted in Germany
Anyway - as soon as i get some sparetime on my bizz-trips to the US i visit a shooting range and it is always fun
M1928 Thompson Gun - dumped 200 rounds - what a blast
Great photo !
Thomas Koehle
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Clark J
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Has anyone found out if these are being sold in the US ? If so where ?? The CMP does a great job of going through a gun completely and stand behind their products !! I qualify to buy one and belong to a gun club but costs a lot of cash to shot a legend, that’s if you can even find ammo . I’ve shot both and for a practical shooter I would get the carbine.
ausreenactor
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Point taken.….
Two options:
1) change your room…
2) change your job…
I'm good thanks..
tda003
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Pilot,
The M-1 carbine was never intended to be a main battle weapon. It was essentially designed as a "side arm" for troops whose primary weapon was other that an M-1, e.g. tankers, combat photographers, mortar men, officers, etc. and to be used like they would use a 1911.
The M-1 carbine was never intended to be a main battle weapon. It was essentially designed as a "side arm" for troops whose primary weapon was other that an M-1, e.g. tankers, combat photographers, mortar men, officers, etc. and to be used like they would use a 1911.
ausreenactor
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Dad's M1 Carbine was the single item that pushed me down the US WWII path.
