Subdeacon Joe Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Marines with three M23 and one 24 training guns. The gigantic fake weapons were used to help the soldier better understand the parts and the mechanics of a weapon. Camp Pendleton, California. October 1956. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladisi kid Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 (edited) I wonder where those training models are now??? (The models I am asking about are the firearms ) Edited September 23 by Caladisi kid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 minute ago, Caladisi kid said: I wonder where those training models are now??? Winnie roast.... Texas Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 We had those when I was in High School and College ROTC: M-1 rifle, M-1 / M-2 carbine, BAR, 1911, and a 1919A1 Browning machine guns, all made out of wood IIRC, and painted to make it easier to see the parts in action. Each one had two versions, one full scale and one a cut away model. I would have sold everything I owned for one of them and when I got home from 'Nam they were gone and no one could tell me what had happened to them. I'd still get one in a Heartbeat if they were even close to being priced right. I'd give even more for an M-1A1 Tommygun, but I don't know if one was made. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 We used some in training officers on the use of revolvers as Intelligence was authorized use of snub nosed 38s. Large models of Colts and S&Ws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 49 minutes ago, Caladisi kid said: I wonder where those training models are now??? Those guys probably retired long ago! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Marines with three M23 and one 24 training guns. The gigantic fake weapons were used to help the soldier better understand the parts and the mechanics of a weapon. Camp Pendleton, California. October 1956. Soldier? Somebody needs to have his mouth washed out with soap. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: USMC: United States Midget Corps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 2 hours ago, Caladisi kid said: I wonder where those training models are now??? (The models I am asking about are the firearms ) ............ I'm very glad that you qualified that ......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Maybe the leprechauns in that picture are arming themselves to defend their gold stashes all over the world. BEWARE THE LITTLE PEOPLE! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Isn’t that the movie set for “The Lollipop Guild takes Manhattan”? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Hell of a drill team. Years ago almost any surplus store worth it’s salt had a training weapon hanging from the ceiling. Just a novelty item back then. Now they go for big bucks to collectors. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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