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02-13-2013, 12:26 AM
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Military and Firearms History Trivia Challenge
Hey guys, I want to test myself on military and firearms history(20th and 21st century only). I like to think I know a good deal about it so send me some questions and I'll see if I can answer them(I'm 14). Also I can ask other ppl questions if they wan't.
Rules:No Google or anything like that. If you don't know an answer then say so. You may also use pictures in questions or to give hints.And...............BEGIN!!!!!
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02-13-2013, 12:30 AM
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What was the first primary US Army bolt action rifle?
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02-13-2013, 12:33 AM
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I'd rather my own son see me die on my feet as a free man, than watch him go, broken, into slavery.
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200 word short essay.
It's British. Begin.
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Come if you must, but only if you must. For the day you find yourself upon my step, will surely be the night you find peace along Jordan's edge.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillement of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause, and lies exhausted on the field of battle... Victorious.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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02-13-2013, 12:33 AM
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Hmmmm I want to say the Krag-Jorgensen(hope I spelled that right)
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02-13-2013, 12:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trip286
200 word short essay.
It's British. Begin.
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Ummmmm no essays. Sorry, i'm writing one for english class right now no joke haha
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02-13-2013, 12:38 AM
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I'd rather my own son see me die on my feet as a free man, than watch him go, broken, into slavery.
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Then identification, years of service, basic info will suffice.
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Come if you must, but only if you must. For the day you find yourself upon my step, will surely be the night you find peace along Jordan's edge.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillement of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause, and lies exhausted on the field of battle... Victorious.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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02-13-2013, 12:43 AM
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Quote:
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Then identification, years of service, basic info will suffice.
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I give up. Please, inform me.
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02-13-2013, 12:44 AM
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Quote:
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Hmmmm I want to say the Krag-Jorgensen(hope I spelled that right)
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Correct.
What was the first primary .30 caliber rifle of the US Army?
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02-13-2013, 12:45 AM
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Correct.
What was the first primary .30 caliber rifle of the US Army?
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the Springfield 1903
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02-13-2013, 12:47 AM
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Quote:
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the Springfield 1903
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Incorrect but I'll tell ya later.
What was the first primary smokeless powder rifle of the US Army?
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