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Post by dogsoldier on Jan 12, 2011 9:13:44 GMT -5
I knew what you were talking about I was just expounding for those who might not of known... I get the point Martin, but most people that have a garand want all matching parts for the collectable value. I have two. One that is entirely Springfield armory and one that is a hodgepodge I use for re-enacting purposes. When I am doing my early war stateside draftee at living histories, I use my matching Springfield, for everything else I use my cobbled together garand...
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Post by Boogiewoogie on Jan 12, 2011 9:22:25 GMT -5
I was hoping that some might take an interest, and actually go read the book.
It runs back to that, well I looked all over the internet, and found nothing.
Martin
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Post by williegford on Jan 12, 2011 9:51:52 GMT -5
Martin/Dogsoldier, You fellas couldn't be more right. Ernie Pyle's "This is Your War" and "Brave Men" should be must reading for every reenactor that does a US impression. There's no better source to get the perspective of the common US soldier of the day. They are truly two of my all time favorite books.
Bill
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Post by dogsoldier on Jan 12, 2011 10:22:08 GMT -5
Ernie Pyle in England and Last Chapter are also very, very good.
I also have Ernie Pyles Country Roads. It was published after his death in 1945 and is a huge bound collection of his travelogues from the 30's. A really, really good look into the life and times of the formative years of the guys we try to re-create. The stories of the people and the towns really give a perspective you just can't get from a history book or a book written by someone who didn't live it...
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Post by young 90th on Jan 12, 2011 17:20:15 GMT -5
10.) As for lock-bars, I disagree with willie. Don't change em'. If you shoot your M-1 the later style is much better and a less pain to use. Not to mention those sites are a part of that rifles history, leave em. Most importantly, prior to lock-bars the M-1 had a similar looking set of ear sight knobs. So, they're still good aesthetically. Just my $0.02 Regards, FRISCAN FRISCAN if you feel this way you should start doing National Guard 1955, Perfect Circle Foundry Strike. Hell for that impression you could even use a bayonet lug. i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc212/youthreenactor/69869255df08a840_large.jpgBut for World War Two, Lock bars are a must, period. i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc212/youthreenactor/da2140fc14eaffbe_large.jpg...are those lock bars?...
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Post by sgttom on Jan 12, 2011 17:34:46 GMT -5
Hey man you look great. As far as the lock bars go, get them when you can afford them. I don't think you'll be damaging the rifle to much as you can always put the original sights back on. Double buckles were more prevalent late-war, however leggings were still used. Buying that book was a smart move Someone said to make a list of what you need the most and go from there. I'd say that's a great idea, especially if your on a tight budget. Anyhow you have the basics down, and you still look better and know more then some guys who've been doing it longer then you. God bless and hope you have a good new year!
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Post by Boogiewoogie on Jan 12, 2011 23:05:59 GMT -5
National Guard units usually didn't get priorities in upgrades. It has changed because of the high percentage of participation in the current conflict.
Martin
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Post by TC1c Dunigan on Jan 13, 2011 1:17:30 GMT -5
Charlie, You can change your rear sights if you want thats your prerogative but, I'm an avid believer in historic preservation and I can document as to when and where those T-105's were put on my rifle adding to to the prominence of the rifles value. Those sights haven't been off that rifle probably since they were put on and they probably never will be. Not to mention, I ACTUALLY use my rifle for live firing ammunition and not just for a wall hangar, a.k.a. a reenacting rifle. If I have an item worthy of restoration and the value or prominence isn't going to be hurt, then sure I will restore it to its original World War II configuration and use it but, if I have something with sound history to add to the prominence and value of that item it will remain as it does as its part of the items history. To remove or change a part of a valuable piece of military history will only hurt its value. You guys with mix matched part rifles can change out parts with the value not getting hurt. It will hurt the value of my weapon and I will not damage that aspect of the fine rifle I own. Sorry. My March of 1944 M-1 Rifle is roughly about 98% all original. There are MAYBE three or four parts that have been changed since March 1944. In closing on this matter for myself and as it should for the remainder of this topic to get it back on track per the original post of this thread. You all know my kit. So it is therefore out of the question to call my impressions and kit, farby. I am simply mindful of a valuable piece of military history, that I can document with a fair degree of certainty its military career. Respectfully, FRISCAN
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Post by Boogiewoogie on Jan 13, 2011 4:45:02 GMT -5
Why can't you live fire with a lockbar sight ? Mine is just fine.
What is the date on your barrel? I would be suprised if it has the original barrel. Most were replaced at some point.
Martin
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Post by williegford on Jan 13, 2011 11:44:45 GMT -5
Charlie, You can change your rear sights if you want thats your prerogative but, I'm an avid believer in historic preservation and I can document as to when and where those T-105's were put on my rifle adding to to the prominence of the rifles value. Those sights haven't been off that rifle probably since they were put on and they probably never will be. Not to mention, I ACTUALLY use my rifle for live firing ammunition and not just for a wall hangar, a.k.a. a reenacting rifle. If I have an item worthy of restoration and the value or prominence isn't going to be hurt, then sure I will restore it to its original World War II configuration and use it but, if I have something with sound history to add to the prominence and value of that item it will remain as it does as its part of the items history. To remove or change a part of a valuable piece of military history will only hurt its value. You guys with mix matched part rifles can change out parts with the value not getting hurt. It will hurt the value of my weapon and I will not damage that aspect of the fine rifle I own. Sorry. My March of 1944 M-1 Rifle is roughly about 98% all original. There are MAYBE three or four parts that have been changed since March 1944. In closing on this matter for myself and as it should for the remainder of this topic to get it back on track per the original post of this thread. You all know my kit. So it is therefore out of the question to call my impressions and kit, farby. I am simply mindful of a valuable piece of military history, that I can document with a fair degree of certainty its military career. Respectfully, FRISCAN Friscan, I'm afraid your stance holds absolutely no water. If your receiver is in the serial number range for March '44 you will only increase the value of your rifle by replacing the T105 sights with type II lockbars. The T105 sights are not original to that rifle and only decrease it's value. Now if you have an IH, HRA or post-war manufactured SA then I could see your argument. I still can't understand why you wouldn't put a pair of lockbars on it and just save the T105's if that was the rifle you were using for WWII reenacting. Don't believe me about the value, take a look on gunbrokers or at the next gunshow. M1's that have been returned to their WWII configuration demand a far higher price then those that have not. Those that have been through multiple arsenal refits and have post war parts on them now are of no significant value. And I will repeat, if you have a problem with lock-bar sights when you are live firing at the range then you simply do not know how to use them properly. Finally, this is on topic in a sense with the thread as it is discussing one aspect of improving young Wills impression and it's worth. Bill
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Post by MARNEPUPPY on Jan 13, 2011 12:47:25 GMT -5
Bill...
You dont get it. By making a non permanent modification to the rifle, such as simply switching the rear sight pinion assembly - it is permanently and absolutley altering the historical integrity and provenance of the rifle!
C'mon! Think man!
MARNEPUP!
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Post by 34thtcflyboy on Jan 13, 2011 17:29:28 GMT -5
Something that he has to get right now, this second? Nope. But they definitely should be changed at some point. Agreed.
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Post by S/Sgt.Noble30thID on Jan 13, 2011 17:40:52 GMT -5
. For this hobby they should have lock bar rear sights. Just the way it is. +1. Just like you should be wearing the right boots, insignia, helmet nets, etc. One of my helmets came with big 2" netting on it...don't see too many pictures of the 30th wearing it like that. Netting is original to it (its matted to the helmet and has worn the paint). Does it ruin the collectors value for me to remove the helmet net? Nope, I can always put it back on. If I wear using it for the 30th, I would be wrong to use it that way. Makes it more accurate for my impression. You can always reinstall the post war rear sight in your M1 Jim, takes no time at all and it can be done with minimal tools. Charlie
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