A few notes/yeahbuts- Fairbairn and Sykes also made a far more obscure dagger, the Shanghai dagger, that featured a stick tang welded to chopped up sections of bayonet blades. While not a great construction, the shape in my opinion was far better than the F/S as field knives go. The V-42 thumb groove puts your hand into a modified saber grip. Slashing from that position is doable but a bit awkward. However, together with the blade shape and fat leather on the guard it offers essentially peerless forward thrusting abilities. Todd Cutler currently makes a replica of a 1500's quillon dagger from the royal armories that is extremely similar to the V-42, even more so the prototypes, and I would speculate that same antique and probably others was likely also examined and considered while the V-42 was being inspired into existence on that UK trip. It would seem extremely likely Col Frederick would have been directed to their collection given his connections and needs and given open access.
I served with the 3rd Armored Cav at Fort Lewis Wa and helped with their move down to Fort Bliss Texas, moving with the advanced party for regimental Headquarters Communications. Love the cav.
PD Cheney, (jerseyville Illinois). Was in Position of one of Pancho Villa pistols in the late 60's-early 70's. His house was robbed and his wife and him tied up. CHENEY'S collection was extensive including a commissioned Jules Ceasar fountain. His collection was never recovered
Very very disappointed they got rid of the wall of guns. I'll never go back. That was the whole purpose of going there. You know it was cool cause this narrator had to show a picture of it while talking about all the words that now cover the walls. Bring back the real artifacts!!! Also he failed to talk about the large outdoor component to this formerly excellent museum. But maybe they wrecked that also
A Hangfire is when there is a tiny delay between pulling the trigger and ignition. "Going off half cocked" is the term that you describe. Fine weapons indeed that you have there. Thanks for sharing.
If your gonna do it do it I’ve already lived and to say another “me”is highly offensive which is why I don’t show respect you’ll praise the idea of another me but when I was there none of you actually cared or showed empathy or emotion
When I was a child (yes, a long time ago), the MARX toy company sold miniature guns. My dad called them "Golden Guns". But they had Lugers, 1911's, and SAA's
That Colt New Army Model of 1903 Revolver of this video is absolutely a beauty, very rarely ever seen by the public. The deep blue finish, the ivory grips, and the immaculate engraving is a Colt collector's dream six-gun. The "fire-blue" on the top of the hammer and the triggers sides accents an already great looking Colt. I want to thank the person responsible for this video and its posting! What a Colt, is the best I can do in describing this art-work in small arms.
