Any M1 Garand experts here?

   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #111  
I can't tell you how many movies/shows set in the 1860's have had Colt Model 1873 Peacemakers in them.
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #112  
Hasn't the M16 and variations been the regular issue service rifle longer than any other?

WashingtonRifle.jpg

Bruce
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #113  
Oh yeah, that is so common. Especially Civil war and all of the big bore cartridge center fire revolvers. The .45 acp 1911 deployed on the movie Titanic. Set in April of 1912 Possible? Yes. Probable? No way. And a 1903 browning would have done just as well and been a heck of a lot more convincing to guys like me.

I caught that too; did a bit of research and decided that it was possible, but not likely. I also wondered how a civilian...albeit a rich one...obtained such a fancied up military firearm so soon.
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #115  
Or a webley revolver, luger, etc.
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #116  
I caught that too; did a bit of research and decided that it was possible, but not likely. I also wondered how a civilian...albeit a rich one...obtained such a fancied up military firearm so soon.

From:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol#Service_history

The Director of Civilian Marksmanship began manufacture of M1911 pistols for members of the National Rifle Association in August 1912. Approximately 100 pistols stamped "N.R.A." below the serial number were manufactured at Springfield Armory and by Colt."
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #117  
1943 Ithaca version of the M1911:

webithaca1911.jpg
 
   / Any M1 Garand experts here? #118  
I caught that too; did a bit of research and decided that it was possible, but not likely. I also wondered how a civilian...albeit a rich one...obtained such a fancied up military firearm so soon.

Nickle plated one too.. Not military issue for sure. I guess someone thought it was a pretty prop. But anyone in April of 1912, that had a nickle plated 1911 was a really rare dude.
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2013 Nissan Sentra Passenger Car, VIN # 3N1AB7AP8DL772101 (A50324)
2013 Nissan Sentra...
CAT RM-300 (A50854)
CAT RM-300 (A50854)
John Deere Ztrak M665 60in Zero Turn Mower (A48082)
John Deere Ztrak...
Miller and Smith PNR-1000 Pull-Behind Proof Roller Trailer (A49461)
Miller and Smith...
2012 CATERPILLAR 259B3 SKID STEER (A51242)
2012 CATERPILLAR...
WEATHERFORD TRIPLEX PUMP WITH ELECTRICAL PANELS (A50854)
WEATHERFORD...
 
Top