Adam Helmer
06-01-2006, 12:41 PM
Well, we just had our annual Memorial Day events and I must report on my inspection of the Military Arms I saw.
One veterans' group had .30/40 Krag rifles and they were fired using corrosive blanks by the firing party. I looked over all seven rifles and the bores were akin to the tailpipe on my truck. I advised the post commander of my concern and he said they "never clean the bores" after a firing event! Well, it shows.
Another veterans' group had M1903 Springfields and did fire circa "1943" blanks. All 7 rifles were pitted from breech to muzzle. Two of the M1903s were Mark I's.
Both groups (from different towns) had M1907 leather slings that were so dry rotted, they nearly fell off the sling swivels. I had a good Memorial Day, otherwise, and hope all other posters did as well.
Adam
One veterans' group had .30/40 Krag rifles and they were fired using corrosive blanks by the firing party. I looked over all seven rifles and the bores were akin to the tailpipe on my truck. I advised the post commander of my concern and he said they "never clean the bores" after a firing event! Well, it shows.
Another veterans' group had M1903 Springfields and did fire circa "1943" blanks. All 7 rifles were pitted from breech to muzzle. Two of the M1903s were Mark I's.
Both groups (from different towns) had M1907 leather slings that were so dry rotted, they nearly fell off the sling swivels. I had a good Memorial Day, otherwise, and hope all other posters did as well.
Adam