I'd like to give a birthday shoutout to John Browning. As you are probably aware this was a rare individual indeed. He gave us the .45 ACP M1911 pistol, the B.A.R., the M2 Browning machine gun affectionately dubbed the "Ma Deuce" by WW II GI's and still in use today, and finally the Browning Hi Power large capacity pistol manufactured in Belgium and used by both sides in the big one. And this is by no means a comprehensive list.
Browning was the Leonardo da Vinci of weapons design. His impact on the firearms industry (and industry generally) and his contribution to the defense of freedom cannot be underestimated. This was a true American genius. Happy Birthday John Browning.
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I'd like to give a birthday shoutout to John Browning. As you are probably aware this was a rare individual indeed. He gave us the .45 ACP M1911 pistol, the B.A.R., the M2 Browning machine gun affectionately dubbed the "Ma Deuce" by WW II GI's and still in use today, and finally the Browning Hi Power large capacity pistol manufactured in Belgium and used by both sides in the big one. And this is by no means a comprehensive list.
Browning was the Leonardo da Vinci of weapons design. His impact on the firearms industry (and industry generally) and his contribution to the defense of freedom cannot be underestimated. This was a true American genius. Happy Birthday John Browning.
One post all week and you expect us to provide content?
Horrible performance, I know. I hope to be up early Saturday with a strong day of posting. I beg your forbearance.
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