had a request for some NVA pics

[beach bum]

supernova requested some pics on another thread, not wanting to hijack that thread I started this one.

one is all matching the other is non matching and has been shot.

the one that got shot I have a statement from the soldier that brought it back. he turned the corner of a hut and found himself face to face with a NVA soldier. they both raised their rifles and the US soldier was faster, he fired hitting the sks in the bayonet. firing a quick second shot took oput the NVA soldier.

the only pics I could find of the one that got shot are the receiver, bayonet and one of it in a fajen stock the soldier bought for it to take it hunting. I couldn't find any with the original stock.

 

[Woodbeef]

Hey Bum,how's it going? So you have a 62 and a 63. Best looking ones I've seen. What other years were they made?

 

[supernova]

Wow, when you said shot I figured you meant one was unfired...not actually shot! That is some collection you got there, thanks for the pics

 

[JAGDMORDER]

Wow. The history behind the rifle is what makes it precious. I would not sell it for the world, just to honour the man you got it from. Great pics.

 

[beach bum]

Hey Bum,how's it going? So you have a 62 and a 63. Best looking ones I've seen. What other years were they made?

going good thanks

64 and 65 that I have seen personally.

 

[Woodbeef]

going good thanks

64 and 65 that I have seen personally.

How's the weather on the beach?

I think it was P50 that figured 65 coincided with the bombing of NV that ended production?

 

[beach bum]

How's the weather on the beach?

I think it was P50 that figured 65 coincided with the bombing of NV that ended production?

it's finally warming up, the bikini clad cuties are starting to come out of hibernation.

 

[Satain]

What a beautiful piece of history. I am suprized how great of condition it's in. This rifle and the M14 are by far my 2 favorite rifles of all time. Just wish you were north of the 49th so I could make you an offer that you couldn't refuse

 

[emmab]

it's finally warming up, the bikini clad cuties are starting to come out of hibernation.

Still in full Parkas and rain gear up here! Nice collection

 

[Curtton]

the one that got shot I have a statement from the soldier that brought it back. he turned the corner of a hut and found himself face to face with a NVA soldier. they both raised their rifles and the US soldier was faster, he fired hitting the sks in the bayonet. firing a quick second shot took oput the NVA soldier.

bb, interesting story , any more info as to why the US soldiers and the NVA connected there?

 

[beach bum]

bb, interesting story , any more info as to why the US soldiers and the NVA connected there?

I don't have the letter handy, it's in the vault with the rifle. next time I go there I'll look for it and snap a pic. it mentions a location and his unit but I don't have it committed to memory.