Where did the Canadian army FNs go?
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PerversPépère
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Shawinigan (Quebec)
They went to the smelter, thanks to P.E.Trudeau.
PP.
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I read this yesterday in the Québec Sector Land Force journal "Servir" (vol. 12 no. 18, april 12, 2006)...
"Since feb. 2005, 29 000 FNC1 & FNC2, 7000 SMG 9mm Sterling and 104 mortars (106mm) have been dismantled and melted at Contrecoeur... "
In one word: genocide.
"Since feb. 2005, 29 000 FNC1 & FNC2, 7000 SMG 9mm Sterling and 104 mortars (106mm) have been dismantled and melted at Contrecoeur... "
In one word: genocide.
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Many Just Went To Native Bands Under Treaty Provisions
I understand that most larger First Nations Bands had their 303 hunting rifles replaced in the mid-80's, I think, with C7's along with 200 rounds of ammo as per treaty provisions.
Remember Oka?
Petra
I understand that most larger First Nations Bands had their 303 hunting rifles replaced in the mid-80's, I think, with C7's along with 200 rounds of ammo as per treaty provisions.
Remember Oka?
Petra
Read On NFA Website Years Ago
Maybe it was Ipperwash but some native in a mask shot at a police helicopter with a C7.
I believe it was either the NFA website or some publication of Tomlinson's of quite a few years ago.
Petra
Stevo said:
Maybe it was Ipperwash but some native in a mask shot at a police helicopter with a C7.
I believe it was either the NFA website or some publication of Tomlinson's of quite a few years ago.
Petra
The C1A1 needed to be replaced when it did. Although it was powerful, it was too long, too heavy and in a cartridge that is overpowered for today's needs. The C7 and C8 are great weapons, light and comfortable to carry, and it's far easier for soldiers to carry greater ammunition loads.
Having said this, I think the C1's and C2's should be kept in storage just in case we might need them anymore, they're still perfectly acceptable rifles and they're chambered in a cartridge that is still NATO standard.
cheers
John
Having said this, I think the C1's and C2's should be kept in storage just in case we might need them anymore, they're still perfectly acceptable rifles and they're chambered in a cartridge that is still NATO standard.
cheers
John
stormbringer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- S.W. Ontario
Hell the Feds GAVE case loads of FA M4 carbines some even with M203 launchers to the Indian "POLICE" forces a few years ago when the existing Police forces at "Kanesetake" had their offices BURNED to the ground!
Where are they now??
Well it appears they LOST TRACK OF THEM!!
Where are they now??
Well it appears they LOST TRACK OF THEM!!
NavyShooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- XMU Local .303
Talked with a friend last week.
He's working with the EME's in Halifax.
He mentioned that they had a number of FN's come through to get destroyed...he showed me some of the op-rods that he recovered to use as drift punches, sawn in half.
They chopped the wooden fore-ends in half too.
The kid unloading the boxes of FN's was literally ripping them out of the bags and dumping them on the concrete floor.
I don't recall the exact amount, but it took two people two days to cut all the forends, with the saw running continuously.
As for the Native peoples or first nations people getting their .303's replaced, well, Petra, get your facts straight before you start spouting please. The Lee Enfield #4's that are issued to the Canadian Rangers have mostly been re-circulated through the stores system for refurbishment, not replacement with something newer. The CF will not issue the Rangers with FN's or C-7's. They may be exposed to them during training with reg force or reserve force personnel, but they will not be given a semi-auto or full-auto weapon to take home.
BTW, a huge number of Enfields cycled through the EME's in Halifax for re-furbishment in the mid '90s too. I recall seeing literally dozens of boxes of Enfield parts hanging around the metal finishing shop in the dockyard for parking or dipping.
NS
He's working with the EME's in Halifax.
He mentioned that they had a number of FN's come through to get destroyed...he showed me some of the op-rods that he recovered to use as drift punches, sawn in half.
They chopped the wooden fore-ends in half too.
The kid unloading the boxes of FN's was literally ripping them out of the bags and dumping them on the concrete floor.
I don't recall the exact amount, but it took two people two days to cut all the forends, with the saw running continuously.
As for the Native peoples or first nations people getting their .303's replaced, well, Petra, get your facts straight before you start spouting please. The Lee Enfield #4's that are issued to the Canadian Rangers have mostly been re-circulated through the stores system for refurbishment, not replacement with something newer. The CF will not issue the Rangers with FN's or C-7's. They may be exposed to them during training with reg force or reserve force personnel, but they will not be given a semi-auto or full-auto weapon to take home.
BTW, a huge number of Enfields cycled through the EME's in Halifax for re-furbishment in the mid '90s too. I recall seeing literally dozens of boxes of Enfield parts hanging around the metal finishing shop in the dockyard for parking or dipping.
NS
Comment only put your glasses on!
It was only a comment so blame the NFA. If you had information why didn't you offer it previously??????
Notice you didn't go toe-to-toe with Stormbringer?
Petra
NavyShooter said:
It was only a comment so blame the NFA. If you had information why didn't you offer it previously??????
Notice you didn't go toe-to-toe with Stormbringer?
Petra
If you think melting our C1s is insane, read this article in Sunday's Vancouver Sun, it will make you weep:
$200 million worth of jet parts head for scrap
Decision to destroy components comes as efforts to sell CF-5 jets hit a brick wall
OTTAWA -- The Canadian military is sending an estimated $200 million worth of fighter jet parts to the scrap heap after trying unsuccessfully to find buyers for the equipment....
$200 million worth of jet parts head for scrap
Decision to destroy components comes as efforts to sell CF-5 jets hit a brick wall
OTTAWA -- The Canadian military is sending an estimated $200 million worth of fighter jet parts to the scrap heap after trying unsuccessfully to find buyers for the equipment....
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