Anybody know what a large "C" with a "W" inside means? It appears on the left side wall by the charger bridge on a 1942 No4 Long Branch. Only other rifle I've seen this on was a one piece light weight. Any info appreciated. Ron
Enfield Marking ?
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From which Provence did your "stampers" come from?
TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE IN NEWFOUNDLAND
1. The poorest, stupidest, drunkest province in Confederation
2. If Quebec Separates, you will float off to sea
3. In the rare case when someone moves to the Rock, you can make them kiss a dead cod
4. The economy is based on fish, seafood, and fish-related products
5. If you do something stupid, you have a built-in excuse
6. You understand the meaning of Great Big Sea's lyrics
7. The work day is about two hours long
8. You are credited with many great inventions, like the solar-powered flashlight and the screen door for submarines
9. If someone asks if you're from Nova Scotia, you are allowed to kick their ass
10. It is socially acceptable to wear your hip waders on your wedding day
Slightly tangential to the topic, but a related piece of background about Canadian marking from Warren, which I thought might be of interest ...
August 29th, 1947 ...
Order in Council ... Canadian Arsenals Marking...
Marking - C with the A on Canadian Armshttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=31810
Regards,
Doug
August 29th, 1947 ...
Order in Council ... Canadian Arsenals Marking...
Marking - C with the A on Canadian Armshttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=31810
Regards,
Doug
Oh,Oh!
Question: What is black and blue, and floats all over the Bay?
Answer: An American who made Newfie jokes!
Also, Old Chap, here in Canada, we use the proper Queen's English, not the mangled American versions. The designation is "Province" and not "Provence". But, I guess "State" is easier for Americans to spell.
However, you have really done it now. You have, in effect, declared War with Newfoundland. I predict that this one will be over in about the time it takes the Newfies to drink two cases of Beer. (The Canadian version of Beer, not that watered down tap water.)
The Newfies get a lot of sympathy here in Canada. I would not be surprised that British Columbia cuts off the supply of electricity to California for the summer months, shutting down the air conditioning, thus causing riots and widespread disruption for half the west coast of the United States. Ontario might set up a Customs Booth in the middle of Lake Erie, and charge exhorbitant Duties and Taxes on all that coal coming across the Lake to Nanticoke.
That would bankrupt the State of Pennsylvania, and the State would have to raise taxes to approximately ten times what the residents are paying now. At this point, someone in Newfoundland will leak to the Washington Post that it was a guy named "bigedp51" that started the War. Then, your neighbours will string you up from the nearest tree, after tar and feathering you.
War Over! The Newfies, being satisfied, will then dictate the Peace Terms to the Americans, and will receive payment in the form of increased American Tourists, thus adding to their economy. Coal shipments will resume, California will have Global cooling, and William Penn's Monument will be replaced by an appropriate one commemerating the upright Citizens of Pennsylvania who strung the Varmint up.
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From which Provence did your "stampers" come from?
TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE IN NEWFOUNDLAND
1. The poorest, stupidest, drunkest province in Confederation
2. If Quebec Separates, you will float off to sea
3. In the rare case when someone moves to the Rock, you can make them kiss a dead cod
4. The economy is based on fish, seafood, and fish-related products
5. If you do something stupid, you have a built-in excuse
6. You understand the meaning of Great Big Sea's lyrics
7. The work day is about two hours long
8. You are credited with many great inventions, like the solar-powered flashlight and the screen door for submarines
9. If someone asks if you're from Nova Scotia, you are allowed to kick their ass
10. It is socially acceptable to wear your hip waders on your wedding day
Question: What is black and blue, and floats all over the Bay?Answer: An American who made Newfie jokes!
Also, Old Chap, here in Canada, we use the proper Queen's English, not the mangled American versions. The designation is "Province" and not "Provence". But, I guess "State" is easier for Americans to spell.However, you have really done it now. You have, in effect, declared War with Newfoundland. I predict that this one will be over in about the time it takes the Newfies to drink two cases of Beer. (The Canadian version of Beer, not that watered down tap water.)
The Newfies get a lot of sympathy here in Canada. I would not be surprised that British Columbia cuts off the supply of electricity to California for the summer months, shutting down the air conditioning, thus causing riots and widespread disruption for half the west coast of the United States. Ontario might set up a Customs Booth in the middle of Lake Erie, and charge exhorbitant Duties and Taxes on all that coal coming across the Lake to Nanticoke.
That would bankrupt the State of Pennsylvania, and the State would have to raise taxes to approximately ten times what the residents are paying now. At this point, someone in Newfoundland will leak to the Washington Post that it was a guy named "bigedp51" that started the War. Then, your neighbours will string you up from the nearest tree, after tar and feathering you.
War Over! The Newfies, being satisfied, will then dictate the Peace Terms to the Americans, and will receive payment in the form of increased American Tourists, thus adding to their economy. Coal shipments will resume, California will have Global cooling, and William Penn's Monument will be replaced by an appropriate one commemerating the upright Citizens of Pennsylvania who strung the Varmint up.
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I googled Canadian jokes and found a page with these jokes that started on the west coast of Canada with B.C. and went east. I cut and pasted at the bottom of the page with NEWFOUNDLAND, it was just fate.
Why is the White House painted white............................
And we are at war and have been for years with the invasion of my cousin Tim Horton from Canada. Almost all of the North East of the U.S. is in enemy hands.
Why is the White House painted white............................
And we are at war and have been for years with the invasion of my cousin Tim Horton from Canada. Almost all of the North East of the U.S. is in enemy hands.
Answer: An American who made Newfie jokes!
However, you have really done it now. You have, in effect, declared War with Newfoundland. I predict that this one will be over in about the time it takes the Newfies to drink two cases of Beer. (The Canadian version of Beer, not that watered down tap water.)
The Newfies get a lot of sympathy here in Canada. I would not be surprised that British Columbia cuts off the supply of electricity to California for the summer months, shutting down the air conditioning, thus causing riots and widespread disruption for half the west coast of the United States. Ontario might set up a Customs Booth in the middle of Lake Erie, and charge exhorbitant Duties and Taxes on all that coal coming across the Lake to Nanticoke.
That would bankrupt the State of Pennsylvania, and the State would have to raise taxes to approximately ten times what the residents are paying now. At this point, someone in Newfoundland will leak to the Washington Post that it was a guy named "bigedp51" that started the War. Then, your neighbours will string you up from the nearest tree, after tar and feathering you.
War Over! The Newfies, being satisfied, will then dictate the Peace Terms to the Americans, and will receive payment in the form of increased American Tourists, thus adding to their economy. Coal shipments will resume, California will have Global cooling, and William Penn's Monument will be replaced by an appropriate one commemerating the upright Citizens of Pennsylvania who strung the Varmint up.
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After the war is over {again} and the Common Wealth is declared victorious {again} We should make them change the colour {notice spelling} of the White House to the RED and White House. I'm sure we can work it into the peace agreement. Comply or we will shut off our ample supply of french Canadian girls from Montreal......Then who'll dance?....Oklahoma Honeys!?...really?.......we want to see red pillars on that building
When I was in the Air Force and just before touching down in Labrador we were told the Canadian girls would love us Americans and there was a girl behind every tree...............................
And then last year while scouting for our American military in Quebec for our pre-invasion plans I met a French speaking girl...................................
But she gave me the cold shoulder and didn't say a word....................
I also learned the French word for seal while on a whale watching tour on the St. Lawrence.
So before fighting breaks out again I'm getting the Phoque out of here.
And then last year while scouting for our American military in Quebec for our pre-invasion plans I met a French speaking girl...................................
But she gave me the cold shoulder and didn't say a word....................
I also learned the French word for seal while on a whale watching tour on the St. Lawrence.
So before fighting breaks out again I'm getting the Phoque out of here.
.....That's because you're not holding her correctly....typical American mistake
Is this the famous "Kiss the arse of a puffin" ?
I thought they just "Screeched" wanta be Newf's?....a french girl I'll kiss! A cod or a birds a$$ I dunno....How much Screech do they keep on hand again?
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