[BobWright]

The tri-pod shown in the first photos of the M1917 MG has the micrometer adjustment for very fine adjustments, in the Traverse and elevating mechanism. When we turned in our water cooled .30s we kept the tripod with the T&E mechanisms. These were compatible with the 57mm recoiless rifles, and the 75mm as well.

For training, there was an inert 57mm round with a .30 caliber barrel inserted, so that the 57mm RR could be fired using .30 ball ammunition. The empty .30 caliber case had to be poked out with a cleaning rod. With ground squirrels so plentiful around Ft.Ord/Camp Roberts, we got plenty of time shooting the 57 mm RR for "familiarization." There was an elbow shaped scope sight, and one could dial the crosshairs dead on.

Even though I was a PFC at the time, my company commander had heard of my knowledge of weapons and made me the company armorer. After scoring 299/300 points on the IG inspection, the CO made me a corporal the nest day! I was in charge of 240 M1 rifles, 24 M2 carbines, 40 BARs, 20 M3 Submachine guns, 4 81mm mortars, and 2 106mm RR, plus a few more assorted weapons. And I "had" to test fire them at times.

Bob Wright

 

[saintclair]

Bob: That was /is quite an accomplishment!!

 

[watchnut]

How come the good guys never loose their cowboy hat in a fist fight??? And the guys shooting when riding full gallup in a posse and not shooting the guy in front of him? And they never run out of bullets!!

 

[jbmi]

I loved the Roy Rogers shows, but somehow Pat's jeep just didn't fit in will all the horses and western gear.

 

[BobWright]

How come the good guys never loose their cowboy hat in a fist fight???!

I believe Gene Autry once answered that question. He was once asked about that, and especially after bulldoging the outlaw from horseback. His answer was that when he lost his hat, the producer made them re-shoot the scene. He said he got into the habit of jamming his hat so hard down on his head that it just wouldn't come off.

Bob Wright