Julian S. Hatcher, for the National Rifle Association of America, 1953 The Spanish-American War brought to light many shortcomings of the .30-40 Krag rifle with which our regular forces were armed. The Spanish soldier was equipped with a Mauser capable of being loaded from a clip while with our Krag it was necessary to load cartridgesContinue reading “A Short History of The .30-06 Cartridge”
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‘Nam Basic Rifleman Kit
I had been putting some stuff out for display for use on my IG account. A lot of historians, collectors and reanactors had been doing this in the last few weeks so I decided to join in the fun. I think it has some interest here so I will show you guys the 3 IContinue reading “‘Nam Basic Rifleman Kit”
Original M16A1 Shipping Box
I fellow on Instagram some how found an original shipping box. Picture is worth saving,
WHEN THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IS OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE NO ARMS ( OR LEGS)
Things are getting weird out there folks. This week has been a doozy. I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe. A quadruple amputee who allegedly gunned down a pal after a fight shared multiple videos online bragging about how he could still shoot a gun — even though he doesn’t have any limbs. I guess heContinue reading “WHEN THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS IS OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE NO ARMS ( OR LEGS)”
Nick Wasley Cusrtom 1911
1911_purview I had to walk outside to put this beautiful 1911 in the sun for you fellas. I bought this Colt, chambered in .45 ACP, from a cop buddy of mine. He had it built by Marine Corp veteran Nick Wasley (Valor Precision) out of Montville Ohio. It started life as a “budget build” soContinue reading “Nick Wasley Cusrtom 1911”
Rock River Arms Celebrates “No Tax” with the New Retro A1 Carbine SBR
I had no idea these guys still made AR15s. Their claim of being “the most respected” is laughable but they made a just OK copy of the AR15. Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, wants to remind everyone that the newly implemented “zero tax” on NFA itemsContinue reading “Rock River Arms Celebrates “No Tax” with the New Retro A1 Carbine SBR”
A Short History of Peter Paul Mauser and His Rifles
From the long gone rifleman’s journal Like the uncounted numbers before and the uncounted numbers who would follow, the twenty-one year army conscript stood rigidly at attention. The rough wool collar of his newly issued tunic chaffed his neck raw and his feet were clamped in heavy high boots. His hands tightly gripped the woodContinue reading “A Short History of Peter Paul Mauser and His Rifles”
Transition model Pre 64 Model 70 Target Rifles
these rare configuration model 70s. A 1948 transition model, a 1956 Type-III rifle, and this very clean and all original 1952 gun.
ARVN Unifroms Tiger Tux
The day I have waited for has finally come at last. ARVN uniforms is now offering the tiger stripe camo tuxedo. Words can not describe how bad I have wanted this. Now I can finally get married properly and go to black tie functions in style.
McGlinchey: America Throws Its Service Members Into Another War For Israel
Via Brian McGlinchey at Stark Realities President Trump’s decision to join Israel in launching a regime-change war on Iran has so far cost the lives of at least 13 American service members. More than 200 have been wounded, dozens seriously enough to require evacuations to military hospitals in Europe and the United States. Among them are individuals who’ve suffered traumaticContinue reading “McGlinchey: America Throws Its Service Members Into Another War For Israel”
Scattered Shots 