[wbill]

The first thing that my grandfather got rid of when he was overseas was his Thompson. Said that it was too heavy to lug around.

I always thought that he carried a carbine, but Dad recently found some wartime pictures of him, and Grandpa was carrying a Springfield '03 in them. I know that he liked the '03, said that it aimed itself.

[wrench]

“I know that he liked the ‘03, said that it aimed itself. “

Thats the way I feel about the Garand

[Romulus]

My daddy carried one in Europe. He had a dangerous job, but never had to shoot at an enemy.

I’ve fired one, and can attest to the weight.

[Does so]

I always thought that he carried a carbine, but Dad recently found some wartime pictures of him, and Grandpa was carrying a Springfield '03 in them.

I'm thinking of trading my '88 Springfield Trapdoor for an M-1 Carbine. Lightweight, ammo is available presently, and if my position is overrun, the "enemy" will find it an "odd-man out" for ammo.

[Does so]

I always thought that he carried a carbine, but Dad recently found some wartime pictures of him, and Grandpa was carrying a Springfield '03 in them.

I'm thinking of trading my '88 Springfield Trapdoor for an M-1 Carbine. Lightweight, ammo is available presently, and if my position is overrun, the thugs will find it an "odd-man out" for ammo.