Libercontrarian

Crushed between the wheels of capitalism and big government.

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Gun owner. Married. Ex-Navy.

A Christian, but not too sinless. Foul-mouthed, sarcastic, a little self-righteous. Sometimes angry. Jocluar. A bit of a crusader. A great friend. A pretty decent American.


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Sunday, 31 October 2004
This Rifle Defended Your Freedom!

I took my Garand out of the case today. I still can't believe how beautiful that rifle is. I have created a National Match shooter of rare and special beauty and accuracy; with handloads the rifle goes into 3/4" @ 100 yards. Not bad for a 62 year-old autoloading .30 cal rifle!
 
This rifle doesn't simply represent a great National Match piece, or a cool benchrest toy, or the Armchair Commando's prize posession, but rather it is an icon and a reminder to me of the terrible struggle that was won not by Nazi Supermen or Soldiers of the Empire of Japan, but by dog-tired plumbers from Detroit, skinny Jewish kids from the Bronx, corn-fed boys from Indiana, and enterprising scientists at the University of Chicago.
 
It is a living testament to their struggle, the struggle of the Citizen Soldiers of this Nation against totalitarianism in WWII, in our current war, and in wars past. It is a living signpost that reminds us that America is a country that is slow to anger, quick to forgive, suspicious of intolerance and unwilling to be guided by religious zealotry, and that she is the best place in the world to make your voice heard, to work for a successful life and to simply be free. It also serves as a dark reminder of both the cost of freedom and the price extracted from its enemies - fuck with us and you will see the business end of this rifle, Osama.
 
Photos follow below:
 

posted by: underwhelmed at October 31, 2004 08:11 | link | comments (3) |


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#1  01 November 2004 - 20:37
 
Hey brother, my son and I drooled over this magnificent specimen for quite a while. Thanks for sharing, she's a beauty. Eric
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#2  02 November 2004 - 10:14
 
Roger that, brother. Thanks.

Today, I created another rifleman with this weapon. Vincent, my wife's friend, came over after voting. I showed him this rifle, and he was amazed! I told him about the National Match competitions, and how the CMP supports the organization by subsidizing the sale of these rifles to participants for $250. He is now interested and wants to go to a shoot!

Since he is a naturally good shot with the handgun, I am sure that he will enjoy shooting at the tiny dot @ 600 yards (snicker)...
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#3  02 November 2004 - 14:40
 
What a beauty.

God bless America!
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