Argghhh!

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Because I just know you were curious. This is the M1886 Mannlicher rifle we recently acquired. Like many rifles of it's era, it has very optimistic sights. In this case, using two different sights, it is set up for target engagements out to 2300 "schritt" which is an Austrian pace measurement, equal to 29.5 inches. The rear sight has a sekrit...

Last Saturday was a red-lettered day to remember...

I chose to not discuss this General's rather abrupt departure from theater when it occured. We now have the "rest of the story" regarding BG Sinclair: A Fort Bragg brigadier general has been charged with forcible sodomy and other offenses involving sex, pornography and alcohol, Army officials said this morning. The Fayetteville Observer has been monitoring the case and learned of the charges this morning. Fort Bragg officials will hold a press conference this afternoon. "Brig....

...is a never-ending chore, thankfully. In addition to small arms maintenance (mainly pistols and one machine gun [DEWAT for any interested LEO types]) this weekend, I did a little work on the Howitzer of Argghhh!.There is some new kit for the cannon. New sponge and rammer, vent cover, and, for you people who simply get *offended* because I use cannon fuse on *koff* my cannon... a percussion lock. The lock will still require drilling and tapping the vent for a nipple, and some custom leather work...

H/t, Kevin....