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16 hours ago · The 1937 National Matches were blessed with good weather as shooters partook in 85 high power, smallbore and pistol contests during the three-week competition. Cpl. Valentine J. Kravitz, U.S. Marine Corps, and winner of the President’s Match for 1936 (right) congratulates Sgt. Clarence J. Anderson, also of the Marines, on winning the ...
1 day ago · The Marines that arrived in France, Fisher among them, were well-schooled riflemen. It was Marine Corps policy that no Marine be sent to France unless he had qualified with the rifle. To insure that marksmanship skills were maintained rifle ranges were established anywhere the Marines chanced to be garrisoned for any extended period of time.
1 day ago · And they were expensive." Commercially available Thompson submachine guns, specifically the M1928A1 model, retailed for about $200 apiece at the start of the war, which is more than $3,000 when ...
2 days ago · Thompson guns were also among the firearms used in the 1933 shooting, but The Trace notes “at least three of the four killed were actually shot by friendly fire, likely from agents carrying ...
5 days ago · In this article. Favorite Firearms, Colt Single Action Army, Colt, Ron Bellville, .44-40 Win., Single Action Army, SAA, Cowboy Guns, NRA member. . SUBSCRIBE. Perusing an expired paper-edition ...
2 days ago · Mauser K98k. The Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz is the most widely recognized bolt-action rifle, serving as the standard service rifle for the German Army during World War II. It’s acclaimed for its ...
4 days ago · MSG – Marine Corps Security Guard, responsible for guarding United States Embassies. MTO – Motor Transport Officer, the Marine in charge of maintenance and operation of a unit's trucks. MTV – Modular Tactical Vest, a type of ballistic vest worn by Marines. MTVR – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement See also 7-ton.
