Those Vietnam war MCI ( “C-rations” ) must have gotten old really fast. Some bright spark decided to make up a little cook book for the boys. I suppose some firebase situation would have given them time to whip some of these up. Yummy !
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Crosman Adds Battery Powered Full Auto BB Gun
Just what I dreamed of as a boy ! Crosman Corporation is bringing its first battery driven fully automatic BB gun to its growing line of stylish full autos. The Raiden has all the features you need for full auto fun, and battery power means you don’t go through a pile of CO2 cartridges inContinue reading “Crosman Adds Battery Powered Full Auto BB Gun”
Browning, the Gun Wizard
By Edward C. Crossman, 1918 Old John Browning has produced the finest machine guns for our army ever invented AMERICA has finer guns in the AA Browning light and heavy type than any nation now at war. While the members of Congressional military committees vapored and fumed that blue print guns never killed an enemy,Continue reading “Browning, the Gun Wizard”
Unertl 10X USMC Sniper Scope Turrets
The image above shows the 10X with the 7.62MM NATO turret on the optic and the one calibrated for 50BMG sitting on top.
John Gallagher Custom Ruger Bisley Vaquero — Lightweight 44 Magnum
Classic take on the “Perfect Packin Pistol’, this custom Bisley Vaquero 44 Magnum has some interesting work on it and some trick internal lightening.
FLoyd Aikman Bullseye 1911
1911_purview This 38 super (wadcutter) was accurized by Bullseye shooter extraordinaire Floyd Aikman out of Howell Township New Jersey. Grips were made by Steve Herrett but they were brought back to life by @seans_ugly_grips_ Mr. Aikman died in 2013.
THE BIG RED ONE (1980)
The Big Red One is a World War II movie from 1980, and it seems like I never hear anyone talk about it anymore. It was made independently but has been overshadowed recently by more modern versions of World War II stories, like Saving Private Ryan. This is a shame because it is excellent. ItContinue reading “THE BIG RED ONE (1980)”
Today in History: D-Day
78 years ago today, June 6th 1944, Operation Overlord, or as it is commonly known, D-Day commenced. The largest amphibious operation ever and arguably the most famous battle of World War II among western nations. The battle has been covered so many times and in such detail I will skip the overview and dive rightContinue reading “Today in History: D-Day”
Bamboozled Once Again…
Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, “One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even toContinue reading “Bamboozled Once Again…”
Scattered Shots 