"Expertise in one field does not carry over into other fields. But experts often think so. The narrower their field of knowledge the more likely they are to think so." - Robert A. Heinlein
A full size AK rubber U.S. military training aid, painted like a real one.
Numerous toy pistols, hand grenades, etc.
A tripod mounted M1919A4 replica light machine gun, made by myself from wood and scrap metal. The top cover even opened and closed so you could load a belt of dummy rounds.
A functional look-alike 60mm pyrotechnic mortar made out of scrap pipe and truck parts. It could shoot grout tubes -- empty or full -- with a small charge of flash powder. The neighbors really didn't like that one.
A replica 57mm anti-tank gun complete with muzzle brake, trails, spades, wheels, shield, made from plywood, 2x4s & PVC pipe and an elevation and traverse mechanism made from a defunct table saw.
Back in the 50's my bro and me had one box of WW II toy guns and helmets (they were real), another box of 1840's style guns, coonskin caps, indian headdresses and another box of western cowboy era stuff. We could outfit us and three or four others to play act all these various eras. And we would play for a week or so then change eras. We also played circus. Our Radio Flyer wagon always got top billing. And I still have it and use it around the yard. I have three Fanner 50's for sale if anyone is interested.
"Don't worry Momma - I have your back !!"
ReplyDeleteIs there any doubt that in 10 years she'll be very proficient at safely handling the real deal?
ReplyDeleteMust be Israel.
ReplyDeleteBobby "Beto" O'Rourke will send thugs to beat her up and break her toy. He won't do it himself, though. regards, Alemaster
ReplyDeleteBeto hits like a girl. And there's word that he sucks on things. And then makes up for his weakness by being "tough-on-guns". Fuck that pervert.
Delete"Expertise in one field does not carry over into other fields. But experts often think so. The narrower their field of knowledge the more likely they are to think so." - Robert A. Heinlein
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking that very same thing!
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ReplyDelete"My son, at the age of five had:
A full size AK rubber U.S. military training aid, painted like a real one.
Numerous toy pistols, hand grenades, etc.
A tripod mounted M1919A4 replica light machine gun, made by myself from wood and scrap metal. The top cover even opened and closed so you could load a belt of dummy rounds.
A functional look-alike 60mm pyrotechnic mortar made out of scrap pipe and truck parts. It could shoot grout tubes -- empty or full -- with a small charge of flash powder. The neighbors really didn't like that one.
A replica 57mm anti-tank gun complete with muzzle brake, trails, spades, wheels, shield, made from plywood, 2x4s & PVC pipe and an elevation and traverse mechanism made from a defunct table saw.
There wasn't an orange tip in the bunch.
He was the most popular kid in the neighborhood."
Back in the 50's my bro and me had one box of WW II toy guns and helmets (they were real), another box of 1840's style guns, coonskin caps, indian headdresses and another box of western cowboy era stuff. We could outfit us and three or four others to play act all these various eras. And we would play for a week or so then change eras. We also played circus. Our Radio Flyer wagon always got top billing. And I still have it and use it around the yard. I have three Fanner 50's for sale if anyone is interested.
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