Weaponry Thru the Years

swpa19 · 06-06-2009, 05:20

As I've stated in past threads, at one time I was a serious cartridge collector. Also, at one time I collected historical Uniforms and Weapons (mostly long-guns). My collection was in conjunction with a friend of mine who collected original and reproduction uniforms and weaponry form 1774 to 1866. Mine started with the Spanish American War through Viet Nam.

Ive since donated, sold and given away most of the uniforms. I still have some Korean era, WWII, and remnants of the blue infantry uniforms of the Spanish American War.

The weaponry was sold to relatives, friends and collectors.

I came across this photo at an R.O.T.C. demonstration in the early 90s.

It may be hard to make out.

Right to Left:

Spanish American War. 30/40 Krag Carbine (C designation on barrel)

WW I. Springfield manufacture 1903A3. Stock branded USAMTU.

WW II. Remington manufacture U.S. Rifle M-1 (Garand).

KOREA. Underwood manufacture M-1 Carbine. Its not really noticible here but individuals "fatigues" were HBT (Herringbone Twill) with 4 front pockets. Boots were original two buckle combat boots.

COLD WAR. Springfield manufacture M-14 (M1A) Cold Weather Field Uniform, the headgear for this particular uniform would be the "pile" cap or "Ridgeway" Cap. I had neither that would fit his big head.

VIETNAM. Womens Army Corps Hot Weather Field Uniform.

VIETNAM. M16A1 Rifle was not mine, came from the Armory of the R.O.T.C. Battalion (which was probably procured from one of the local NG/RES units) Uniform is late 60s Poplin Ripstop, Jungle Camo with zippered fly, combat uniform.

Utah Bob · 06-07-2009, 05:54

Nice photo. I do some collecting of little bits of obscure memorabilia from the 1916 Mexican Punitive Expedition.

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Pic 2

I recently saw a WWII photo of a formation of Coast Guard personnel. The were in ranks on a pier and had a jeep mounted Colt machine gun. I'll see if I can run that one down. As I recall they had some other obsolete infantry arms as well. maybe some Krags.

I also do what I can to keep Huns out of the back 40.

Richard · 06-07-2009, 06:04

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I recently saw a WWII photo of a formation of Coast Guard personnel. The were in ranks on a pier and had a jeep mounted Colt machine gun. I'll see if I can run that one down. As I recall they had some other obsolete infantry arms as well. maybe some Krags.

This the one?

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Focus on the MG’s manned by the men standing in the backs of the Jeeps. Those are M1895 Colt machine guns from the Spanish-American war era! They also look like they’re mounted on either camera or optic tripods. I know the home front dealt with older equipment but I wouldn’t have believed this if I wasn’t looking at the photo of it!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...3Doff%26sa%3DG

Richard's $.02

swpa19 · 06-07-2009, 07:48

Two early "Machine Guns" that always fascinated me, were the Colt/Browning and the Lewis Gun.

Here is a good site to watch the Colt MG in action. You have to sit through a short commercial, but its worth it. After the Colt demo, there is some other "toys" you might be familiar with.

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http://video.aol.com/video-detail/ma...gun/4045476152

BOB.

With that uniform, do you also have the woolen "utility" shirt?

Richard · 06-07-2009, 07:50

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I also do what I can to keep Huns out of the back 40.

And now we know why they were called 'Doughboys!"

Richard's $.02

**The Reaper** · 06-07-2009, 10:08

That does indeed appear to be a Potato Digger. The mount is a typical locally fabricated jeep pintle mount.

I also spotted a BAR, a Reising SMG, and what appears to be a 1903 Springfield, not surprising for that period.

That 1895 though was not a good gun when it was new. I cannot fathom using it in WW II. Unless you were French.

TR

Defender968 · 06-07-2009, 12:07

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Originally Posted by The Reaper

That does indeed appear to be a Potato Digger. The mount is a typical locally fabricated jeep pintle mount.

I also spotted a BAR, a Reising SMG, and what appears to be a 1903 Springfield, not surprising for that period.

That 1895 though was not a good gun when it was new. I cannot fathom using it in WW II. Unless you were French.

TR

Of course quality doesn't mean much to the French when it comes to military rifles, after all they'll never be fired and only dropped once

swpa19 · 06-07-2009, 17:37

T.R.

You wouldnt be referring to the Chauchat would you? The MG that placed the operator in more danger than the enemy, and would after a few hundred rounds appear to be self-destructing, cause it was.

Utah Bob · 06-14-2009, 07:47

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Originally Posted by Richard

And now we know why they were called 'Doughboys!"

Richard's $.02

Utah Bob · 06-14-2009, 07:51

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Originally Posted by swpa19

Two early "Machine Guns" that always fascinated me, were the Colt/Browning and the Lewis Gun.

Here is a good site to watch the Colt MG in action. You have to sit through a short commercial, but its worth it. After the Colt demo, there is some other "toys" you might be familiar with.

BOB.

With that uniform, do you also have the woolen "utility" shirt?

Yup. Has an inspector's stamp dated 1915.