That weapon was well traveled and aged. This shows us how resilient American craftmanship is, and haves always been. How great the Men and most of all women working towards victory were truly all heroes. thank you
Hi Ross, Dino here, in the early '90s i was dating a girl who recvd her grandfathers WW2 rifle. She knew nothing about guns. She asked me to look at it. she brought out, it was a ........Brand new Never Fired, British 303 Enfield, still in its wrapper, in the wooden box. It had oil or grease to keep it rust free. I GASPED, I told her this a super valuable rifle, and not let it out of her sight.
Ross, after working EMS in Chicopee Massachusetts for 20 years I thought I knew a bit about Chicopee history. But in today’s video I learned something I never knew, Stevens Arms. I had to look up the history of the company and how it was bought by Savage Arms which is now headquartered in my current city of Westfield Massachusetts. Thanks!
I believe that was Frank Riggs. My family is from Texas and was almost wiped out by the Comanches there in around 1830. Some of the family moved to Phoenix later on. I suspect Frank is distantly related. Frank Riggs had a mine named after him just north of Baker that’s still named The Riggs Mine. Frank and his wife ran a boarding house located on the T&T rail line that also served travelers coming from the east via the land trail. Nice call!👍😁
@@iamcrazyguy1 forgive me for being an ignorant jarhead. if it shoots 303 and has a british accent. it's what I would refer to as an SMLE. I'm not a gun guy, I just like the sound they make when I pull the trigger. as i listen for the ding off of Frank the tank's exterior.
Very nice shooting rifle! It’s a lot lighter than the FAL and the recoil is much lighter. This particular rifle, marked “Property of US Army” was pilfered by Ross when he came back home from the Battle of Belleau Wood. I guess I can tell that now as the Statutes of Limitations have run out. It’s interesting to me as the rifle was made by Stevens and then Savage. My maternal grandfather had a Stevens .22 rifle that my brother and I ended up with. It’s at least 100+ years old I guess. Still very accurate. And NOT used at Belleau Wood. 🤪😁😁
Very interesting historical video Ross. Enfield 303 is a great rifle.
It really is.
Watch that muzzle, Dan!!
I remember the local gun store had these in barrels in the corner of the store. Yeah, I’m that old
Yea, and they Cost $18.50 - I'm that Old Too...Stay Safe, Shoot Straight and Happy Trails...
That weapon was well traveled and aged. This shows us how resilient American craftmanship is, and haves always been. How great the Men and most of all women working towards victory were truly all heroes. thank you
I prefer shooting these types rifles over other guns. Thanks for sharing the history of this gun. It was so interesting!
303 cartridge shell casings were designed to eject even in real dirty barrels mud / dirt or hot barrels.
I used to have all 7 variations of the Enfield. Had the 22 cal training rifle from India. Now Frank gets to play catch with it.
Hi Ross, Dino here, in the early '90s i was dating a girl who recvd her grandfathers WW2 rifle. She knew nothing about guns. She asked me to look at it. she brought out, it was a ........Brand new Never Fired, British 303 Enfield, still in its wrapper, in the wooden box. It had oil or grease to keep it rust free. I GASPED, I told her this a super valuable rifle, and not let it out of her sight.
Welcome back home Deadeye Miner.🤠
My Enfield has been re bord from 303 to 308
Ross, after working EMS in Chicopee Massachusetts for 20 years I thought I knew a bit about Chicopee history. But in today’s video I learned something I never knew, Stevens Arms.
I had to look up the history of the company and how it was bought by Savage Arms which is now headquartered in my current city of Westfield Massachusetts. Thanks!
Fun with guns is always good
have a great day
There was a station/stop named Riggs on the T&T RR.
I believe that was Frank Riggs. My family is from Texas and was almost wiped out by the Comanches there in around 1830. Some of the family moved to Phoenix later on. I suspect Frank is distantly related. Frank Riggs had a mine named after him just north of Baker that’s still named The Riggs Mine. Frank and his wife ran a boarding house located on the T&T rail line that also served travelers coming from the east via the land trail. Nice call!👍😁
Didn't know you were a lefty till you picked up that rifle. Knew immediately though! Sweet old rifle.
The British used these for home guard police during the war. Mine is made by Savage.
I need to dust it off and show it some day light.
Keep on people.
Cool story about a great rifle.
nice shot at offhand!
I have a Canadian made one…
love that SMLE. cant wait for next season of being out in about in tecopa.
It’s not an SMLE
@@iamcrazyguy1 forgive me for being an ignorant jarhead. if it shoots 303 and has a british accent. it's what I would refer to as an SMLE. I'm not a gun guy, I just like the sound they make when I pull the trigger. as i listen for the ding off of Frank the tank's exterior.
Very nice shooting rifle! It’s a lot lighter than the FAL and the recoil is much lighter. This particular rifle, marked “Property of US Army” was pilfered by Ross when he came back home from the Battle of Belleau Wood. I guess I can tell that now as the Statutes of Limitations have run out.
It’s interesting to me as the rifle was made by Stevens and then Savage. My maternal grandfather had a Stevens .22 rifle that my brother and I ended up with. It’s at least 100+ years old I guess. Still very accurate. And NOT used at Belleau Wood. 🤪😁😁
You’re even nuttier when you’re four hours away.
@@tecopamines just checking to see if you are awake! AND I notice you didn’t deny it! LOL!
No Black Rifle coffee then?😎
Oh, I always make an exception for their excellent coffee. I love that stuff! If I had a gift shop at the mine I’d carry it.
👍🐾... nice recoil
Nice you guys would like to kittery trading Post isles & isles of guns rifles of all sorts that's the kittery trading Post in kittery Maine
I’ve heard of it but never been. One of these days perhaps.
We were in the war in 1939 the first 2 years buy are selves.
Wonderhussy sent me.
She’s the best. Thanks for coming!
Gawrsh... Looks kinda gauche... yes, it means "left" in French...
303 semi automatic gun review plz l,m from Pakistan