M1 carbine

[damit]

So my Dad LOVES his carbine and coming to shoot it. He is an 80 year old army retiree (23 years in service). Chiappa came out with a .22 cal replica, so I bought one, took it to my buddy's shop for engraving. I had the E-6 insignia engraved on top of the receiver and his name, ARMY and years of service engraved on the charging handle. He comes to my shop today and I have the gun on the counter. I say "dad, check this out, its a .22 replica of your rifle". He picks it up, sees the E-6 insignia and says "damn, it has staff Sergeant on it!". I say "I think it may be your gun". He says "I dont see my name on it". I say "better look a little closer". When the old man saw his name on the charging handle, he damn near got emotional, and this old soldier never gets emotional. Pretty good day!!!!

Dave

 

[_DE_]

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Wheres the DAMNIT pics?

 

[Queequeg]

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All fathers should have such children!

Good job!

 

[damit]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Deadeye351</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wheres the DAMNIT pics? </div></div>

They are coming......

 

[damit]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: damitboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Deadeye351</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wheres the DAMNIT pics? </div></div>

They are coming......
</div></div>

 

[jasonk]

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That's cool, well done.

 

[redirt78]

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Hey, now that's cool. I'm sure he appreciates the hell out of it

 

[Maggot]

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Nice work. In the future you will ALWAYS be glad you did that.

 

[_DE_]

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Niiiiice!

 

[coldboremiracle]

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That is awesome! good work

 

[Kinsman]

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Good on ya!! Nice thing to do for an old man.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

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You WIN!!! Good job. I'd say your mission is accomplished.

 

[normbal]

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You're a good son. God Bless you, and thank him from me for his service. Yeah, I did my time too (21 years, most of it active), but I'm always grateful for those who serve(d).

 

[The Mechanic]

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Nicely done. I am sure it means more to him than just the rifle.

 

[ilocanosniper]

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Nicely Done!!

 

[slowkota]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: damitboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I say "I think it may be your gun". He says "I dont see my name on it". I say "better look a little closer". When the old man saw his name on the charging handle, he damn near got emotional, and this old soldier never gets emotional. Pretty good day!!!!

Dave </div></div>

Wish I had the funds to do this with my dad who's coming back from deployment next month... at the ripe 'ole age of 59!

 

[Switchblade]

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There's a cool kit for the Ruger 10/22 to be outfitted as a M1 Carbine. My youngest lusts after it for his

 

[leadbullet]

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that is the perfect present, unexpected and personnalized.
Good for you and your dad.

 

[mrfudd]

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Nice touch. It will give you good memories long after he is gone