Michael Collins

pitsword · 12-30-2010, 06:52 PM

I was reading some info on Michael Collins today and came across a photo of him on wikipedia. Shows him in uniform, in a courtyard..perhaps a church yard. Several school children behind him, they were in school uniform. He is wearing a handgun on his right side in a rather low holster. I expanded it up to 400x. Looks to me to be a Broom, maybe c-96 or Bolo. This was in 1921/1922. What do you think? BTW, best of New Year wishes to all.
pitsword

sheepherder · 12-30-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pitsword

I was reading some info on Michael Collins today and came across a photo of him on wikipedia. Shows him in uniform, in a courtyard..perhaps a church yard. Several school children behind him, they were in school uniform. He is wearing a handgun on his right side in a rather low holster. I expanded it up to 400x. Looks to me to be a Broom, maybe c-96 or Bolo. This was in 1921/1922. What do you think? BTW, best of New Year wishes to all.
pitsword

Could be...I think he looks a lot like Michael Schumacher...

The article caption says Portobello Barracks...

guns3545 · 12-30-2010, 08:13 PM

Probably is. Germany and Ireland were staunch allies and the Republican Army employed every type imaginable of German arms during the "Troubles".

John

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2010, 02:44 AM

Just wondering, who is Michael Collins?

I guess I could google him and find out, but the question is, who is he (or was most likely)?

Ed

drbuster · 12-31-2010, 03:00 AM

Ed, Michael Collins apparently was (and is) a very important figure in Ireland. He was killed in August 1922 during the Irish revolution. Some hold him in the highest esteem as the founder of the Irish Free State. I would read up on him before visiting any Irish pubs!

pitsword · 12-31-2010, 08:04 AM

Hi ED,
As stated by DR, Michael Collins was the most significant figure in struggle for the Irish Free State. Leader in Sinn Fein. True patriot. In our society though he would be looked upon as a terrorist. Funny how time changes the mantle of greatness.

Ed are you still in the sandbox? Happy New Year.
pitsword

drbuster · 12-31-2010, 01:17 PM

In my humble opinion, I think the goals of the "terrorist" Michael Collins and the apparent goals of todays' terrorists were and are vastly different, including the means to achieve them.

pitsword · 12-31-2010, 01:39 PM

drbuster,
I totally agree. Funny how a revolution and rebels in one country are looked upon as saviors and from another country or cause as terrorists. Michael Collins is a hero to me. My great, great grandparents came here from county Cork.
pitsword

Edward Tinker · 12-31-2010, 03:45 PM

I told my wife and son that I didn't know who he was. BOTH did

Yes, home for the month, and in fact had an interview for a job in WA state; and I wouldn't go back, but if it falls through, I will be heading back to the box

Ed

pitsword · 12-31-2010, 04:19 PM

HI Ed,
Enjoy your stay home. I hope that you get what you want. Warshintun is still far away from Pennsyltucky. Happy New Year.
Pitsword

John Sabato · 01-03-2011, 10:23 AM

I spent 9 days in Ireland over the Thanksgiving Holidays... saw the whole green island and was very impressed. Got to see Derry (formerly Londonderry) and Belfast too. Got my mini education on the "troubles" from a guy who lived through it all... he says that he feels that there will be a united Ireland in my lifetime. That's great!

A great vacation that I would recommend to anyone... after all, I am proud of all the Irish blood that's in me (sorry, ...not a drop)...

, but I had a great time.

Great history, great friendly folks, and scenery to knock your socks off!

sheepherder · 01-03-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

I spent 9 days in Ireland over the Thanksgiving Holidays... saw the whole green island and was very impressed. Got to see Derry (formerly Londonderry) and Belfast too. Got my mini education on the "troubles" from a guy who lived through it all... he says that he feels that there will be a united Ireland in my lifetime. That's great!

A great vacation that I would recommend to anyone... after all, I am proud of all the Irish blood that's in me (sorry, ...not a drop)...

, but I had a great time.

Great history, great friendly folks, and scenery to knock your socks off!

Did you kiss the Blarney Stone???

azlaw · 01-03-2011, 11:33 PM

Cool rig... izzat you Han Solo, in trim Irish officer's garb?

H

12-30-2010, 06:52 PM	#1
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Michael Collins I was reading some info on Michael Collins today and came across a photo of him on wikipedia. Shows him in uniform, in a courtyard..perhaps a church yard. Several school children behind him, they were in school uniform. He is wearing a handgun on his right side in a rather low holster. I expanded it up to 400x. Looks to me to be a Broom, maybe c-96 or Bolo. This was in 1921/1922. What do you think? BTW, best of New Year wishes to all. pitsword

12-31-2010, 02:44 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Just wondering, who is Michael Collins? I guess I could google him and find out, but the question is, who is he (or was most likely)? Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-31-2010, 08:04 AM	#6
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Hi ED, As stated by DR, Michael Collins was the most significant figure in struggle for the Irish Free State. Leader in Sinn Fein. True patriot. In our society though he would be looked upon as a terrorist. Funny how time changes the mantle of greatness. Ed are you still in the sandbox? Happy New Year. pitsword Last edited by pitsword; 12-31-2010 at 08:34 AM. Reason: spellink

12-31-2010, 03:45 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I told my wife and son that I didn't know who he was. BOTH did Yes, home for the month, and in fact had an interview for a job in WA state; and I wouldn't go back, but if it falls through, I will be heading back to the box Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#11
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I spent 9 days in Ireland over the Thanksgiving Holidays... saw the whole green island and was very impressed. Got to see Derry (formerly Londonderry) and Belfast too. Got my mini education on the "troubles" from a guy who lived through it all... he says that he feels that there will be a united Ireland in my lifetime. That's great! A great vacation that I would recommend to anyone... after all, I am proud of all the Irish blood that's in me (sorry, ...not a drop)... , but I had a great time. Great history, great friendly folks, and scenery to knock your socks off! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-30-2010, 08:13 PM	#3
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 438 Thanks: 661 Thanked 493 Times in 219 Posts	Probably is. Germany and Ireland were staunch allies and the Republican Army employed every type imaginable of German arms during the "Troubles". John

12-31-2010, 03:00 AM	#5
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Ed, Michael Collins apparently was (and is) a very important figure in Ireland. He was killed in August 1922 during the Irish revolution. Some hold him in the highest esteem as the founder of the Irish Free State. I would read up on him before visiting any Irish pubs!

12-31-2010, 01:17 PM	#7
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	In my humble opinion, I think the goals of the "terrorist" Michael Collins and the apparent goals of todays' terrorists were and are vastly different, including the means to achieve them.

12-31-2010, 01:39 PM	#8
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	drbuster, I totally agree. Funny how a revolution and rebels in one country are looked upon as saviors and from another country or cause as terrorists. Michael Collins is a hero to me. My great, great grandparents came here from county Cork. pitsword

12-31-2010, 04:19 PM	#10
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	HI Ed, Enjoy your stay home. I hope that you get what you want. Warshintun is still far away from Pennsyltucky. Happy New Year. Pitsword

01-03-2011, 11:33 PM	#13
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 207 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Cool rig... izzat you Han Solo, in trim Irish officer's garb? H