Usgi Squad Automatic Weapons

[leid]

Guys,

I just got finished setting up 3 generations of USGI SAWs. WW1 Colt M1918 Browning Machine Rifle with early WW2 bipod and m21 grip, H&R M14E2, Colt M16A2 HBAR model 741. I left them in shooter-friendly configuration so you will see a few other-than-original parts. Enjoy!

Carey

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/leid/3GensofSAWs.jpg

[dalbert]

Carey,

 

Very nice collection!

 

The 3 weapons reminded me of a 1967 vintage picture that my Dad took at Camp Bullis near San Antonio during training for Vietnam. Versions of your weapons are present on a demonstration table on the range, along with several other weapons.

 

From left to right, starting in the forward position, I see the following: (Your results may vary...)

 

M-14 (w/ scope?)

M-14 on bipod

M-16 on bipod

M-60

 

On table:

 

M79 Grenade Launcher

M1911 Pistol

M3 Greasegun

M-14 on bipod

M-16 on bipod

Stoner 63?

M1 Carbine

BAR

M1919A6 on M2 Tripod?

M20 Rocket Launcher

 

Notice the tiger stripe fatigues, also.

 

This slide has seen a few years, but I thought I would share it for those who might be interested.

 

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/Misc/Camp_Bullis-10.jpg

 

David Albert

dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

[leid]

Hi David,

That is a very nice picture. Looks like a familiarization class with most all the weapons found in our arsenal during that period. Good piece of history!

Thanks,

Carey