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I-H in WWI--- a surprise find
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Posted by gn on July 19, 2000 at 16:56:06 from (216.40.142.222):
As with most of the folks that post on this page, I have a few other interests...play guitar, turn wrenches on old cars and cycles, and also, I like to shoot current and past military firearms. Well, today I was going thru the latest issue of Small Arms Review, which deals mostly with military hardware. I came across an article about Gun Carts and Ammo Carts. Specifically, carts used to haul machine guns (Brownings,Maxims and Vickers) and their ammo and parts during WWI.. And to my surprize, guess who made them..yep..good old I-H and Deering. There are many pictures that show everything in place..including ammo cans, water cans, shovels, range finders, and even feed bags and shoes for the mules that pulled them...what a great great article. The carts were as sturdy and pretty as anything tht I-H ever made...and they were painted grey. The article even shows the brass tags that identify them, and serial numbers. I just loved them. Unfortunately, the article said that after the WWI era, when every thing became motorized, these carts were ignored, and being wood..well there just ain't many left. Anybody out there ever see one in person..?? gn
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