Here's a weapon issue fiasco. When I went into the Army (Mar65), I qualified with an M-14, my first assignment was in Italy and my rifle was an M-1, re-qualification time, when I went to Nam, Mar 68, my first issue was the old rust collector, M3 (greasegun) the unit had not upgraded it's TO&E since 1956, Re-qualification time. Transfered to the 4th ID, I was issued my first M-16, re-qualification time and then a bit later a CAR-15. Carried my own 45, a Llama 45. What a trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:

What was the preferred over there?

More old School Navy Pics
 

I was at a flea market here in town one day and I saw an old photo album with alot of old WWII era pics. What caught my eye was the easter sunday 1944 invitation on board the USS New York. So I asked the fellow about it. He didnt exactly know where it came from or who. So I offered I think 5 bucks for the pic album. He also gave me a group Navy pic from 1945 that went with the album. That was a bonus in my opinion. Just look how young all the new recruits look.

Also was an article about one of the Jap subs that was rammed by a US Destroyer. Cool pic of the sub after the retrieved it.

I dont have a clue who these folks are in these pics, but I figured they were worth saving. Who knows where they would have ended up. Probably in the trash somewhere. Someone not being interested in how history I would think.

Enjoy!!

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M-16 when it replaced the M-14. The M-14 wasn't really a good jungle rifle, too long, the prefered before the M-16 was captured AK-47s.

There is nothing like a CAR15, (XM177E1 or E2) for coolness factor.

Years Ago I Found This In A Yard Sale!
 

Since then I've been unable to find out who they are?

I'm far from being an expert, but the picture above seems to be from the 50s.

I did notice there were pine trees behind them! I can't make out the weapons!

Third guy, front row from left is holding an M3 "Greasegun" ****, Lock and Load!!!!

Probably the same piece of slow firing crapball that was issued to me.

The rest have M1 carbines.......................

Early to late 50s as Doug said is my guess too.

Maybe??????????????????????????

http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/...105thOpDet.htm

Georgia has ALOT of pine trees..............................so much I got sick of seeing them and any pine tree today!!!!

Thats some fine research!!! I'll swap tourists for pines!

I'll swap the Mississippi River for tourist. I can keep tourist off my property, not possible with the Mighty Mississip!!!!

We have an epidemic half the year! "We don't do it like that up north!!" How do you stand the heat! AC!!! Driving slow in the passing lane. Lousy tippers! Seperate checks. Bogus handicap stickers from who knows where! Etc Etc!!!!!!!!!

No thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurricanes, tornados, flooding, wildfires and tourist is not my thing.

The first piece is the US Lewis Gun used in the production of "The Sand Pebbles". The second is a somewhat earlier speed gun.

No question the 1950's. If the posted research had not confirmed this, the telltale bayonet lugs on the M1 Carbines were the clincher.

The real star of the Sandpebbles movie is still the 1918 (assume Winchester) BAR Steve used up on the compound wall.

It was also one of famous Japanese actor Mako's first Western movie appearances and who can forget a stunning Candace Bergen?

The Operation (last half) is brighted out, can you read this and post what Operation it was?

I was stationed in Italy when I saw the Sand Pebbles (in Italian) and she still looked hot.

Also saw The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in Italian but there, Clint's voice was dubbed over. The music was still the best though, even in Italian. :thumbsup: :rockon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xiv8qMmxlw