Occasionally we see posts referring the one or more of these M70 variations. Frequently they contain inaccurate or misunderstood information. That’s not at all surprising, considering the lack of available information. Often it’s the standard M70 target version being mistaken for one of these. In an effort to help clarify, I’ve made up a veryContinue reading “M70 Palma Match, Ultra Match & Intl. Army Match Rifles”
Category Archives: Historical
XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher
Today we have another post from Moore Militaria. You can visit the page and buy Vietnam war clothing and gear at http://www.mooremilitaria.com The Vietnam War saw the first practical use of dedicated grenade launchers versus the rifle grenades of WWII and Korea. The M79 Grenade Launcher was revolutionary. It was light weight, accurate and hadContinue reading “XM148 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher”
Colt Prototype SP901 .308 WIN Upper Receiver
This Colt SP901 Prototype .308 WIN upper receiver appeared in the Colt 2011 product catalog as a new item. However, this upper receiver design never went into production and I think it may be the only one of its kind. Please note in the video that I mispoke about barrel length early in the video.Continue reading “Colt Prototype SP901 .308 WIN Upper Receiver”
Colt 1974 Military Catalog
The images are a digital scan of the catalog in my collection. When this catalog was published, Colt products had proven themselves, not only in the conflict in SE Asia, but in operations elsewhere around the globe as the M16A1 became the standard U.S. Army rifle.
Custom Unertl Bridge Mount
This is a pretty clever custom made bridge mount for Unertl and Unertl type scopes and mounts.
The Long Road to the M17/M18 MHS
After the invasion of Afghanistan in Autumn 2001 and especially after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, there was a great agitation in the DOD for the selection of a new pistol in a different caliber to replace the issue M9.
The Path to the Mk23 Pistol
Today, we’ll discuss various specialty Special Operations pistols running up to the introduction of the HK Mk 23 Mod 0.
The Path to the M11 Pistol
As noted earlier in “The Road to the M9” article, the original JSOR (Joint Services Operational Requirement) for the XM9 9mm handgun specifically contained a provision for a second, lighter and more compact handgun. However, in September 1982, the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (PDUSDRE) James Paul Wade, Jr. deleted,Continue reading “The Path to the M11 Pistol”
1917 Colt M1911 and 1917 Accessories
Nope. Not from Karl this time. These photos are from our pal Joe Holden and its just one of his amazing pieces. The gun and everything with it are all made in 1917.
Colt M1911 Magazine Guide
Excellent guide for old magazines.
Scattered Shots 