Recent content by Cliffy433

Thanks for the help!  Local gunsmith said, "That's a nice Vetterli" as I walked in the door... So yeah instead of Googling what I thought it was, maybe should have used the "knowns" "waffenfabrik bern" I hate when easy answers are obvious like that!

Last one - a more subtle marking I found on the stock while going over it for pictures today.

Another picture... of note, all the numbers match.

An intro - I haven't been here in a long time, so I'm going to do my best to recall posting rules, etc.  I really hope this is the right section... My family has been passing along a rifle for a few years that is rumoured to be a "Hungarian Model S51".  I'm trying to confirm its lineage. ...

I've recently been exchanging emails with a Mr. Anderson Fong - Barrister and Solicitor in good standing with the bar in Malaysia.  He has sought me out, because I have the same surname as one of his clients, who was killed by the Tsunami a couple years ago.  If he and I don't act quickly, the...

I think you have that backwards...

I have seen 2VP use canoes full of ice for Coy smokers... Also, when in a pinch: 1. Buy case of beer. 2. Remove bottles (or cans) 3. Line box with garbage bag 4. Replace beer 5. Top up with ice 6. Don't lift, and set somewhere that can get wet (like the ground) - a LOT of condensation builds up...

I know Hollywood movies have taught us that any attacking aliens can easily be thwarted with: a) Virus (computer or biological), or; b) Water But realistically, wouldn't a species that was capable of intergalactic travel have mastered the art of Recce?  Wouldn't they have Biohazard and...

I've heard the following "Monkeys Items" in ref to Corporate leadership, but they also apply to Political leadership as well... I don't know who originally wrote them, and I know I've modified the exact version - so my apologies to the original author(s). Five Monkeys Theory First off, you...

Epileptic Enrico Slaughter signin' in mateys!  A few fun things for this fantabulous day: 1. Dress like a pirate, talk like a pirate, drink some rum and take over the boat at West Edmonton Mall.  Bonus points if ye make the nightly news. 2. Visit your local HMCS - talk like a pirate - they...

Here's a good joke - during last years blizzard in Saskatoon - and it was a doozy... the city realized the full uselessness of their current level of emergency preparedness.  With the blizzard at full force, and a record amount of snow being dropped.  The city shut down at noon and sent...

Again, some very interesting posts to read and some very valid points... while I am still of the pro-DP side, a few of the nay-sayers have actually caused me to seriously consider their arguments.  Not changing sides, just recognizing validity.  That has not been successfully done on this...

Cdn_Aviator, Nice post... as a Med Tech, one of the great joys is working with all the other trades.  I'm by no means an expert, but have a great appreciation for all the Cbt Arms.  I will not pick a favourite, for everyone has their job - but to blow a little smoke up the Sappers arse: I've...

I think all the reasonable arguments have been made... everybody has to have their turn crying for Milgaard.  The fact is, if the death penalty comes back - there is a risk of mistakes, and executing someone who is innocent.  A risk.  Could perhaps modern day forensics reduce that risk?  Just a...

Talked to the wife - she was by no means a warden - but if she recalls correctly: NCR - Not Criminally Responsible - defendant may put it up as a defense, however, the penal system can order psych evals on special cases such as Pickton.  If they order one on him (and likely they would), they...