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Offline AmmoToad

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Proud Veterans
« on: July 11, 2010, 10:47:29 PM »
Here’s a fine pair.  M1 Garand, 1952 Springfield, restored CMP rifle.  1943 M1 Carbine, highwood, unmolested Saginaw ‘SG’, everything matches.  I love my babies….



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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2010, 11:07:12 PM »
Now those are fine lookin' rifles, for sure.  I like this one as well.

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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2010, 11:15:52 PM »
Now that is Sweet!   If that don’t get one’s blood pumping I’d have to question their manhood.  Here’s a little belted .50 to compliment that fine work of art.  I’ve seen rifles like that in the hands of experts doing amazing things for this Great Nation of ours.  

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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2010, 11:16:30 PM »

Just make sure the front door is open.

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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2010, 11:21:02 PM »
Now that depends!    ;D
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2010, 11:34:53 PM »

If they're that close, best to use the .460.

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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2010, 11:37:07 PM »
 ;D
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2010, 01:17:20 AM »
Toad,
   very nice looking pair indeed.

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AT:Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2010, 07:59:18 AM »
AT:

Those photos somehow make me feel like I ought to salute. Beautiful!
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2010, 01:15:54 PM »
Good looking guns guys.

Toad, thats some awesome looking wood for such seasoned weaponry!

The wood on mine look like they just came back from the war.


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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2010, 08:21:55 PM »
The wood and eveything else on the Carbine is original, the Garand was restored with good ol' American walnut.  
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #11 on: July 12, 2010, 08:29:20 PM »
Man those pics make that M1 carbine wood look restored like the Garand.
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #12 on: July 12, 2010, 08:48:35 PM »
I was very fortunate with this one.  The 'SG' cartouche is barely visible, even in the photo, but it is there.  These proud Veterans have a home with The Toad where they will be well cared for.  The Greatest Generation carried them in conditions that would make a Billy goat puke.  Least I can do is care for them properly.  Did I mention that I love this Great Nation, all her Vets, and those that support them.........
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2010, 08:49:38 PM »
I'm impressed, for sure!
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Re: Proud Veterans
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2010, 01:29:12 PM »
AMEN TO THE GREATEST GENERATION! :) :) :)
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