Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting Colt Detective Special

[DJW]

I never heard of Windage on a rifle until I came to the USA,certainly not accommodated on the Enfields, I have no idea why. I have fired on the Rifle Range up in the mountains during a snow storm, when the snow has been blown like a cloud across the targets blotting them out, and had to pause until the target appeared again, (Hide & Seek?). Plus at times wearing a respirator getting fogged up etc, and could still put shots in the Bull, a real Fun Time in spite of the cold, no gloves and wearing demin fatigues instead of wool.

 

[DJW]

Years ago I read of where a British gun fired square bullets against Turkish Muslims. I had read it on two occasions but unable to find any details on it until several minutes ago on the internet. It was invented by James Puckle and registered in 1718, it was the first machine gun. It had a barrel for round bullets to be used against Christian enemies, and square against Muslims, it was thought that square bullets would be more damaging than round ones. (Take that you Heathen!).

Also years ago I read on two occasions where an Irish commander lead a charge in a battle, but the location and country it mentioned was not where British forces had ever been in conflict to my knowledge, so I put it down to a misprint. Years later I read of a plaque in I believe Mexico city, honoring an Irish regiment fighting for Mexico against the USA in the USA Mexican war. Later I learned that the Irish immigrants were poorly treated by the American population when settling in the USA, they were destitute, arriving in large numbers, but most damaging of all, they were Roman Catholics. Mexicans learned of this so started to recruit them for service in the Mexican army, even recruiting off the ships when arriving in port. The real bad part was if they were taken as prisoners of war, they were executed as being mercenaries. Mercenaries fighting for the enemy are looked upon with disfavor by soldiers of most armies.

 

[Killgore]

The movie "One Man's Hero" starring Tom Berenger, made several years ago, concerned the true story of the Saint Patricks Battalion or rather Sgt. Jon Riley and 16 men of this unit that got themselves crossed up between the U. S. Army and Mexican authorities. The end result of this was execution for Riley's men and branding for him. It was a good movie and at the same time a real pisser.

 

[Killgore]

Dave, some aspects of our American heritage are somewhat distasteful. For instance in the South the Irish did the heavy dangerous work; clearing land, draining swamps, etc. The slaves were an expensive investment (approximately $1500 at that time for a first-class man in Mississippi, 1850ca. ) and were considered too valuable to be put in a compromising situation. I know that current historical revisionists don't approve of this train of thought but in my own family I can remember former slaves who considered themselves members of the family. When Pearly May passed away when she was almost 100, my Aunt Miriam went to the furneral and was seated with the family on the first pew. There existed a certain love and respect that today is sadly lacking.



Ed

 

[DJW]

During WW2 the Irish Republic was neutral, their neutrality guaranteed by Britain. (Ulster, the part of Ireland that remained in the UK, United Kingdom, consisting of, England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, was of course part of the British forces). About 5,000 Irish soldiers serving in the Irish Republic army deserted to fight for the British, plus of course many Irish Republic civilians also joined the British Army. After the war those Irish who deserted from the Irish Republic army were denied pension, and all benefits, and were treated very badly by their government.

Some years ago, I learned of Irish sent as slaves to the West Indies, it happened may years ago, I was surprised, they still had Irish accents, so they must have been quite a large group.

 

[DJW]

Ed, about 1/3 of the . 303 No. 4 Lee Enfield rifles in a Platoon I was in had, US PROPERTY stamped on them. Some years ago I learned they were part of the lend lease weapons. They looked alike with two differences to the others, to remove the bolt there was a opening milled out of the slide, by drawing the bolt back the bolt head containing the firing pin could be moved in an upright positing and could be drawn from the rifle, plus the barrel had an extra grove in the rifling giving a more thread like appearance in the barrel. For the other rifles, one would press down on spring loaded piece, thus freeing the bolt from the guide, turning the bolt head in an upright position and withdrawing the bolt. They both had similar leaf back sights, although my first rifle a UK issue had a tumbler back sight, just two apertures one for 300 yards and 600 yards, when using the 300 yard the bayonet was fixed, all had the short round pig-sticker bayonets.

 

[The patriot]

Some years ago, I learned of Irish sent as slaves to the West Indies, it happened may years ago, I was surprised, they still had Irish accents, so they must have been quite a large group.

MY Mom came here 50 years ago from Ireland and my Wife still dont understand much of what she says. :laf

 

[Killgore]

Patriot, I hope that's not a bad thing. Most of the folks on TDR wouldn't have a clue about what my wife and I are talking about if they could hear our backwood's accent. Hah!

 

[The patriot]

People ask me all the time if I'm from Texas.
I'm 50 this december and I've never lived outside of NJ. :{
WTF?:-laf

 

[Sticks]

Don't take it so hard. I'm 43 and have never left the continental US, and have spent a whole 2 months outside of CO on vacations and whatnot.

 

[Killgore]

Sticks, you had no reason to go anywhere else; CO has it all. And now, it is a victorious battleground, thanks to gun enthusiasts working hand-in-hand with the NRA.



ED

 

[Sticks]

Not all that victorious. Got our arses handed to us this last go around, and more to come. I hope the County Sheriff's lawsuit gets that stupid 15 round magazine restriction voided (not one single company makes a 15 rounder... odd? Thank you to Magpul for packing up and moving out, not just an idle threat). Just can't get those Cali transplant politicians (and one Brit) to grasp the fact that bad people are going to do bad things regardless of words on paper. Local media did not help either but to drive the fear as much as they could.

Heck, Denver - the city and county of - still has the AWB (I'm not 100% on that - it's convoluted), 10 round mag restriction, and no open carry still in effect. Had to force the "Shall Issue" concealed carry down their throats. I can open carry where I live, but I cross the street 5 blocks east, I am in violation of the law.

FWIW - the NRA did not help us all that much. RMGO was the leader, and rely on membership donation and volunteer work. Mayor Bloomberg and the Brady Bunch did more work against us than we got National help. One would think that the recalls that occurred would drive that point home - DON'T F**** WITH THE 2A! About 15 more need to be sent packing. Wish it were legal to walk in and tell them "You're done. Grab your effects and get out. " Not a one of them represent their constituents, only work off their "Personal" feelings on the issues. Illusions of Grandeur with their own little sections of land they rule over. Tiny little lords of tiny little kingdoms.

Even on a National Level - MSNBC tv news did a recap of 2013, of the number of "Mass Shootings and number of dead", most of which occurred where 1 - it was against federal law and or local law to have a/that particular firearm, 2 - the person with the firearm did not have it legally. Words on paper did nothing to stop them, but in fact made it significantly easier - Soft target where no resistance will be encountered.

 

[Killgore]

"Tiny little lords of tiny little kingdoms"... with tiny little minds.