GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTIONS FOR 2nd - 9th AND 9th - 16th MAY
Because of my imminent incapacitation here are 2 questions to run for 2 weeks together - you lucky buggers!
First Question;
Give me the COUNTRY, MAKER, MODEL NAME & CALIBRE.
Second Question;
Give me the COUNTRY, DESIGNER, MAKER, CALIBRE & PROPULSION POWER
I will confirm answers when I can get back on line..........Good luck
QUESTIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Answers per blackisler.
1]
Country Belgium
Model Name
Nagant 1877 Gendarmerie
Caliber 9mm Belgian
2]
Country France
Maker Giffard
Caliber 4.5 mm, 6 mm and 8mm
Propulsion co2 [Air]
Correct ones from blackisler, ArchFluffy, deadin and Miller Tyme. Good work guys!
Because of my imminent incapacitation here are 2 questions to run for 2 weeks together - you lucky buggers!
First Question;
Give me the COUNTRY, MAKER, MODEL NAME & CALIBRE.
Second Question;
Give me the COUNTRY, DESIGNER, MAKER, CALIBRE & PROPULSION POWER
I will confirm answers when I can get back on line..........Good luck
QUESTIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Answers per blackisler.
1]
Country Belgium
Model Name
Nagant 1877 Gendarmerie
Caliber 9mm Belgian
2]
Country France
Maker Giffard
Caliber 4.5 mm, 6 mm and 8mm
Propulsion co2 [Air]
Correct ones from blackisler, ArchFluffy, deadin and Miller Tyme. Good work guys!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 16th - 23rd MAY
Please give me; COUNTRY, MAKE, MODELS SHOWN & CALIBRES.
Good Luck!
QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
deadins answer covers it.........
South Africa, SS-77 and Mini -SS, 7.62x51 NATO and 5.56x45NATO
Named for designers Smith & Soregi in 1977.......
Well done Miller Tyme, blackisler and ArchFluffy too.
Please give me; COUNTRY, MAKE, MODELS SHOWN & CALIBRES.
Good Luck!
QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
deadins answer covers it.........
South Africa, SS-77 and Mini -SS, 7.62x51 NATO and 5.56x45NATO
Named for designers Smith & Soregi in 1977.......
Well done Miller Tyme, blackisler and ArchFluffy too.
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 23rd TO 30th MAY
This week is 'MAXI INFO WEEK'
Please give me;
Country, Designer and Year of Design, Model, Calibre, Maximum Range and Years of Production. for this beast............
THE QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Some disbelief at the answers but they are as quoted from ArchFluffy...................
Russia, Nikolai Nikititsch Magdesiew, 1931, Model B-4, 203mm, 18 kilometers, 1932 to 1990 (!). They made these things in 1990?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/203_mm_how ... _%28B-4%29
Well done the famous four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This week is 'MAXI INFO WEEK'
Please give me;
Country, Designer and Year of Design, Model, Calibre, Maximum Range and Years of Production. for this beast............
THE QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Some disbelief at the answers but they are as quoted from ArchFluffy...................
Russia, Nikolai Nikititsch Magdesiew, 1931, Model B-4, 203mm, 18 kilometers, 1932 to 1990 (!). They made these things in 1990?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/203_mm_how ... _%28B-4%29
Well done the famous four!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 30th MAY - 6th JUNE
Some say that these are too easy Soooooooooooooooo this might sort the men from the boys.
Please give me;
COUNTRY, MAKER, ORIGINAL MODEL, CALIBRE, PATENT HOLDERS, THE DATE AND NUMBER OF THE PATENT.
Good luck.................
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blackislers answer..
Country UK
Maker Webley
Original model R.I C
Calibre .450
Patent Holders Silver & Fletcher
Date 1884
Patent Number 16078
Good job the famous 4
Some say that these are too easy Soooooooooooooooo this might sort the men from the boys.
Please give me;
COUNTRY, MAKER, ORIGINAL MODEL, CALIBRE, PATENT HOLDERS, THE DATE AND NUMBER OF THE PATENT.
Good luck.................
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
blackislers answer..
Country UK
Maker Webley
Original model R.I C
Calibre .450
Patent Holders Silver & Fletcher
Date 1884
Patent Number 16078
Good job the famous 4
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 6-13 JUNE
Today, being the 71st anniversary of D Day I thought I should ask a relevant question............
COUNTRY, VEHICLE DESIGNATION, ARMAMENT, USE AND WHAT OTHER 3 IMPLEMENTS COULD BE MOUNTED ON THIS MODEL. Be careful
And many others...........
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Ah! a bit of confusion creeping in - need to separate the men from the boys a bit
This weeks answer is;
AVRE: The Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineer (AVRE) was a Churchill tank mounted with a "Petard" spigot mortar (large calibre short range gun) that could throw a 40-pound "dustbin" about 150 yards. It was used by the engineers to destroy concrete emplacements including concrete barriers, roadblocks and pillboxes. In addition to the Petard the AVRE could also be mounted with an assault bridge, crane or dozer blade. The "Flail", "Crocodile" and "Ark" (a moving bridge) were related vehicles.
The usual four scraped in
Today, being the 71st anniversary of D Day I thought I should ask a relevant question............
COUNTRY, VEHICLE DESIGNATION, ARMAMENT, USE AND WHAT OTHER 3 IMPLEMENTS COULD BE MOUNTED ON THIS MODEL. Be careful
And many others...........
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Ah! a bit of confusion creeping in - need to separate the men from the boys a bit
This weeks answer is;
AVRE: The Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineer (AVRE) was a Churchill tank mounted with a "Petard" spigot mortar (large calibre short range gun) that could throw a 40-pound "dustbin" about 150 yards. It was used by the engineers to destroy concrete emplacements including concrete barriers, roadblocks and pillboxes. In addition to the Petard the AVRE could also be mounted with an assault bridge, crane or dozer blade. The "Flail", "Crocodile" and "Ark" (a moving bridge) were related vehicles.
The usual four scraped in
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 13th - 20th JUNE
Look at this one carefully, and give me;
MODEL AND CALIBRE...................
Good Luck.........
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Not much trouble with this one, all 4 get it right.
From deadin; Swinburn Henry Carbine, (Commercial version, or "Sporterized" ??), chambered in 577/450.
Actually it is as used by the Natal Volunteers
Good work!
Look at this one carefully, and give me;
MODEL AND CALIBRE...................
Good Luck.........
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Not much trouble with this one, all 4 get it right.
From deadin; Swinburn Henry Carbine, (Commercial version, or "Sporterized" ??), chambered in 577/450.
Actually it is as used by the Natal Volunteers
Good work!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 20th - 27th JUNE
I think we need to start sorting the men from the boys
This week I would like to know;
COUNTRY, MAKER, MODEL & CALIBRE - BE VERY CAREFUL!
Good luck
QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Same four with the right details which were;
Italy, Cei-Rigotta, Automatic Rifle, Calibre 7.65×53.
According to several publications, the prototype rifle was chambered for the 6.5×52mm Mannlicher–Carcano but there are non in existence in that calibre.
Well done everyone................
I think we need to start sorting the men from the boys
This week I would like to know;
COUNTRY, MAKER, MODEL & CALIBRE - BE VERY CAREFUL!
Good luck
QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Same four with the right details which were;
Italy, Cei-Rigotta, Automatic Rifle, Calibre 7.65×53.
According to several publications, the prototype rifle was chambered for the 6.5×52mm Mannlicher–Carcano but there are non in existence in that calibre.
Well done everyone................
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 27th JUNE - 4th JULY
This week I need to know........................
NAME OF THE INVENTOR, MAKER, CALIBRE AND PATENT DATE.
AND, tell me what caused the line crack to the butt stock in many of the examples that survive?
THE QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED.
The answer from deadin; Louis Triplett & William Scott / Meridian Manufacturing Co.* / .50 Rim Fire / Dec 6, 1864 / Magazine tube through the buttstock weakened it and it was subject to cracking.
*Meridian Manufacuring Co was co-founded by Charles Parker of later Parker Shotgun fame. 5000 guns ordered by the State of Kentucky for the Home Guard, but were not delivered until after the CW ended.
Good work everyone, And a Happy 4th July.................
This week I need to know........................
NAME OF THE INVENTOR, MAKER, CALIBRE AND PATENT DATE.
AND, tell me what caused the line crack to the butt stock in many of the examples that survive?
THE QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED.
The answer from deadin; Louis Triplett & William Scott / Meridian Manufacturing Co.* / .50 Rim Fire / Dec 6, 1864 / Magazine tube through the buttstock weakened it and it was subject to cracking.
*Meridian Manufacuring Co was co-founded by Charles Parker of later Parker Shotgun fame. 5000 guns ordered by the State of Kentucky for the Home Guard, but were not delivered until after the CW ended.
Good work everyone, And a Happy 4th July.................
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 4th - 11th JULY
Today I need to know;
COUNTRY, MODEL, CALIBRE. AND the year it was adopted into that countries military.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.........................
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
The answer, provided by blackisler is;
Country Holland
Model Dutch m 1873 O M army revolver
Caliber 9.4mm
Adopted by dutch military 1873
Good job everyone..................
Today I need to know;
COUNTRY, MODEL, CALIBRE. AND the year it was adopted into that countries military.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.........................
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
The answer, provided by blackisler is;
Country Holland
Model Dutch m 1873 O M army revolver
Caliber 9.4mm
Adopted by dutch military 1873
Good job everyone..................
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: GUESS THE WEAPON COMPETITION
QUESTION FOR 11th - 18th JULY
Fairly straightforward today please tell me;
INVENTORS, MODEL & CLAIBRE (EXACT PLEASE!)
Good luck..............
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Miller Tymes answer;
Inventors; Belgian inventor, Joseph Chamelot of St. Giles
French Inventor, Henri-Gustave Delvigne of Paris
Model; M.1865 pinfire revolver
Calibre; 9 mm pinfire
And the other three bears gave me the same, good job everyone............
Fairly straightforward today please tell me;
INVENTORS, MODEL & CLAIBRE (EXACT PLEASE!)
Good luck..............
THIS QUESTION IS NOW CLOSED
Miller Tymes answer;
Inventors; Belgian inventor, Joseph Chamelot of St. Giles
French Inventor, Henri-Gustave Delvigne of Paris
Model; M.1865 pinfire revolver
Calibre; 9 mm pinfire
And the other three bears gave me the same, good job everyone............
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.