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World War 2 Swords
Running into battle armed with a broadsword, bow, and quiver of arrows was perfectly acceptable if you were fighting in the Hundred Years’ War or fending off some orcs on Middle Earth. But when it comes to World War II, such medieval weaponry looks like child’s play next to the technology of the time. A sword isn’t the most likely of defences against rifles and tanks. However…
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World War 2 Revolvers
Type: Service Revolver National Origin: United Kingdom Manufacturer(s): Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield; Singer Sewing Company - UK / Albion Motors Ltd - Scotland Action: Double-Action / Double-Action Only Caliber(s): 9.65mm (.380 SAA Ball) Feed: 6-round revolving cylinder Sights: Rear Notch; Fixed Front Post Overall Length: 260 mm (10.24 inches) Barrel Length: 127 mm (5.00…
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World War 2 Sniper rifles
While some wartime German, Soviet, and American World War II sniper rifles received accuracy-enhancing modifications, the majority were actually rather stock, often simply rack-grade rifles selected during their initial test-firing for conversion to sniper rifles. The conversion from infantry rifle to sniper rifle usually consisted of nothing more than mounting an optic. The…
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World War 2 pistols
While military side arms are generally associated with noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and officers, the use of handguns was much more widespread in World War II. Many soldiers carried handguns in addition to their main small arm, and this was especially true of machine gunners, paratroopers, military police — and generally any enlisted man who felt the need for a little extra…
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War weapons
With tensions flaring between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the specter of a war between the two powers is once again on the rise. In recent days, Saudi Arabia has severed diplomatic ties with Tehran after Riyadh’s embassy was set ablaze on Saturday by an angry mob. The protesters were enraged after Saudi Arabia executed forty-seven prisoners—including a top Shia cleric by the name…
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Most Accurate Handgun in the World
The Browning Machine Gun is chambered for the most awe-inspiring shoulder-fired cartridge to date. It is designed with one thing in mind: power tends to corrupt; absolute power is kinda sweet. The 800 grain powder load has 14, 895 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle, which is enough to put a full metal jacketed round through three approaching vehicles. It has shot down helicopters…
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World War Two Collectibles
Photo Dan Crews with his collection of World War II memorabilia in Marshall, Ill. Credit A.J. Mast for The New York times WHEN Dan Crews was 15, he struck a deal that few boys his age would have considered. He swapped $20 worth of baseball cards with a neighbor for a musty World War II uniform brought back from Europe 30 years earlier. Mr. Crews later discovered that he had…
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World War Two memorabilia
Photos, medals and other irreplaceable World War II memorabilia is gone after thieves got away with a teacher’s car. The items inside are worth hundreds of dollars, and they’re worth even more to the students they helped. The items were part of a traveling trunk that Kim Wagner rented from the Albuquerque Public Library. She teaches students who are home-schooled and said the…
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World War 2 weapons
World War 2 required a massive outpouring of manufacturing capabilities, giving rise to one of the world s largest industrial producers in the United States of America. The war, and its global reach, challenged many-a-nation to rise up and fight the Axis spread, which was led by German leader Adolph Hitler in Europe, and the empirical reach of Japan across Asia and the Pacific…
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Russian World War 2 guns
The Second World War witnessed the introduction of hundreds of cutting-edge and often bizarre weapons, many of which became quite famous. But there were plenty of others that never got the same kind of notoriety. Here are 11 weapons from WWII you probably never knew existed. Before we get started, it’s worth noting that all of the weapons listed here were put into action during…
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World War II memorabilia
SEATTLE– You never know what you`ll find when you clean out the attic. For a mom in West Seattle, the simple chore uncovered a window into the past. Living in her West Seattle home built in the 1950s, finding old knick-knacks is nothing new for Stephanie DeVoid. “There was a lot of old stuff we found in the garage, lots of little things, ” said DeVoid. However, what her husband…
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World War II guns
Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight: The man allegedly stole cash and cigarettes using a World War II-era semiautomatic gun that was a gift from his father. Police filed a man s report of finding decapitated chickens lying next to next to oranges, pears and sliced pieces of bamboo under suspicious circumstances. The man discussed his…
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War surplus rifles
This week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act– but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military’s current stock of surplus rifles and pistols. The Senate’s version of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes in spending and despite President Obama’s threat to veto the annual policy measure over issues…
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World War 2 Japanese sword value
ITEMS FOR SALE We have thousands of quality military antiques and collectibles for sale. We have original WWII Samurai swords as well as samurai swords from earlier periods available for sale. CLICK HERE to check out our inventory. GENERAL SAMURAI SWORD INFORMATION Interested in Samurai swordsHere are a few of the things you should know when looking at them: Never touch a blade…
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World War Two rifles
Despite the global depression, the development of weaponry continued rapidly in the 1930s. The tank, for example, continued to improve markedly with the appearance of the low profile hull, the revolving turret, better gunsights, and improved tracks and suspension. By the 1930s the Russians had developed the famed T-34, the best tank of its day. Tank cannon grew larger to 90…
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