Recent content by A.T.Bowen

Rail Road Troops The uniforms indicate the pictures were taken in 1942 or before. The rank insignia on the shoulders went out in early '42. The Core of Engineers did rail roads until the Transportation Corps was created. In the early part or the war the Army was short of everything. WWI...

.45 ACP revolver carry gun Many law enforcement officers carried cut down N frame revolvers in the 20's and 30's particularly in the Southwest. I also know one Cowboy Action Shooter who has a 3 inch SAA w/birds head grip as his civilian carry gun. Rather than butcher a Classic N frame, I...