The History Channel’s acclaimed series ‘Vikings’ presents the character Ragnar Lothbrok like his story has never been told before. The tales of this real-life have been told many times over generations, but what truth remains in his story?
Made by the Manufacture d’Armes de St-Etienne in France c.1873-87 - serial number H45402, meaning this particular gun was manufactured in 1881.
11x17mmR Mle1873 black powder six-round cylinder, double action, side loading gate with manual ejector rod, modern cylinder and engravings done by
Reigel Gun Engraving.
That’s a beautiful piece of revolver ass. Note that the engravings were done based on contemporary patterns, probably just not on the same level this military gun would have ever received.
Manufactured by Lepage in Paris, France c.1873~75 - military school shooting competition prize.
11mm73 six-round swing-out cylinder, double action, side ejector lever.
Fancy guns for fancy people. The Lepage house was founded in the 18th century, with a long history of making high-end long guns for Parisian hipsters.
Manufactured by Eugène Lefaucheux c.1850′s in Paris, France - serial number 113953 & 113954.
12mm pinfire six-round cylinder, single action with side loading gate and ejector rod, rust blued with gold and silver inlays, ivory grips.
If you ever shot someone with this gun he’d have to thank you.
Mid 19th century engraved Javelle French double action pinfire revolver
Sold at Auction: $1,900
A platoon of US Marines poses with their Springfield M1903 rifles, Parris Island, 1932.
The Marine at the far left end of the top row is my great uncle Frank (short for Francesco). Born in Italy he emigrated to the United States while an infant with my great grandparents in 1900. In 1917 he enlisted in the US Army and fought in World War I. He continued his career in the military as a peacetime soldier until he was honorably discharged in 1928. In 1932 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served on the battleship USS Arkansas. In 1936 he finally retired from the military. He passed away in the early 1990’s, living to a very old age.
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The History Channel’s acclaimed series ‘Vikings’ presents the character Ragnar Lothbrok like his story has never been told before. The tales of this real-life have been told many times over generations, but what truth remains in his story?
