Posted on Sep 10, 2022
What is the OLDEST model weapon that you used in the Military?
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For many of us, this will probably be dominated by the .45 Cal. Model 1911 Pistol (in service since 1911) and the .50 Cal. M2 Machinegun (Manufactured since 1921). For me, it was the above 2 weapons, plus the Smith & Wesson Model 1905 .38 Special Revolver. Please make this weapons that you actually used, carried, or operated as a service member. (The Navy guys will probably win. They never throw anything away.)
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Colt 1911, ironically because the Navy was getting rid of some at Great Lakes and we found out.
Still wrapped in the original paper and cosmoline.
Still wrapped in the original paper and cosmoline.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
LTC George Monsson - I was in a Mechanized Division Engineer Battalion in the late 80's and early 90's. The AVLB, CEV, and 88 Crews were still issued M3A1 Grease Guns. It was actually a pretty good weapon. Simple, easy to disassemble and assemble, easy to control and surprisingly accurate.
I carried a 1911 until the Armorer ran me down and made turn it in for an M9
I carried a 1911 until the Armorer ran me down and made turn it in for an M9
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SPC Daniel Brown
CPT Lawrence Cable -The 1911 is more powerful for close quarters over the M9 that had a larger mag capacity. What a mean Armorer as being an Officer he should have given you a choice for as long as it is accounted for the Armorer is good to go on the books.
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M1911-A1, of course. I have fired the .50 Cal. M2 Machinegun as a top of the deuce and a half mounted weapon - out at the range. Have fired the M1 Garand as well. Only the M1911-A1 and M15 were my assigned service weapons.
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SPC Daniel Brown
SGT David Schrader - That is where my .50 cal was located. As a squad leader that love to drive the M113 i was also issued the Colt 1911 and the M16. The Grease gun and an AK we on shot on the range.
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MSG Lonnie Averkamp 1965 -
At Camp Roberts, CA, Air cooled 30 cal LMG from WW II.
Shortly after this VIP visit, a gun mis-fired due to a reloaded shell separating at the neck of the case. We were pleased the visitors had passed on.
A CPT in the party saw my Mail Pouch pouch and asked for a chew. I told him that officers weren’t supposed to chew, he said watch me and took a generous chaw from the pouch. SGT (Join to see)
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At Camp Roberts, CA, Air cooled 30 cal LMG from WW II.
Shortly after this VIP visit, a gun mis-fired due to a reloaded shell separating at the neck of the case. We were pleased the visitors had passed on.
A CPT in the party saw my Mail Pouch pouch and asked for a chew. I told him that officers weren’t supposed to chew, he said watch me and took a generous chaw from the pouch. SGT (Join to see)
SGT Philip Roncari
SFC William Farrell
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SFC Bernard Walko
MAJ Ken Landgren
Lt Col Charlie Brown
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LTC Stephen F.
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MAJ Matthew Arnold
I qualified with and carried that old S&W revolver (1905) that they gave to the pilots. We all knew it was pretty much useless. I figured if I ever flew in combat I would check something else out, like a M1911 and an M16.
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SGT David Schrader
We did a lot of training at Camp Roberts,
Funny you should mention chewing tobacco and an officer. In my case it was a pouch of Beechnut and a 2nd LT.
We were taking a small break in the company area and I just took a small bit of the (mild) Beechnut when our platoon leader approached and curiously asked me what I put in my mouth. He thought it was a snack. I told him “Sir, it is chewing tobacco “ he then asked me if he could try some so I obliged him, the LT. took a pretty healthy wad and started to chew away before I was able to explain how to use it. All of a sudden he swallowed it and turned 3 shades of OD Green and started to lose his lunch. After LT. quit launching his lunch, he looked over at me and asked me “how do you chew this stuff and not get sick?” I responded to him that it’s chewing tobacco and you chew on it for a while, then spit it out. Not swallow it. He looked puzzled, shook his head and walked away.
By the way, this event also took place at Camp Roberts.
Funny you should mention chewing tobacco and an officer. In my case it was a pouch of Beechnut and a 2nd LT.
We were taking a small break in the company area and I just took a small bit of the (mild) Beechnut when our platoon leader approached and curiously asked me what I put in my mouth. He thought it was a snack. I told him “Sir, it is chewing tobacco “ he then asked me if he could try some so I obliged him, the LT. took a pretty healthy wad and started to chew away before I was able to explain how to use it. All of a sudden he swallowed it and turned 3 shades of OD Green and started to lose his lunch. After LT. quit launching his lunch, he looked over at me and asked me “how do you chew this stuff and not get sick?” I responded to him that it’s chewing tobacco and you chew on it for a while, then spit it out. Not swallow it. He looked puzzled, shook his head and walked away.
By the way, this event also took place at Camp Roberts.
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