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To: DFG

John Basilone was the real Rambo.
“Some figured out ways around this, like MOH recipient John Basilone, who developed what was known as the “Basilone Bale.” It was a simple handle made of a wood spool and wire slid onto the barrel of the machine gun so it could be carried when hot, and fired from the hip if necessary.”


5 posted on 05/25/2025 12:13:51 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: tumblindice

Well that’s cool.

Thanks for posting that.


7 posted on 05/25/2025 12:59:08 PM PDT by OKSooner (Always carry. Even if all you can handle is a .22, carry it. You might be surprised.)
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