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Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1

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An integrally-suppressed carbine converted from a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Barrel enclosed in a large suppressor sleeve. Sights are mounted to the top of the sleeve, being a post foresight with protective wings and a tangent backsight. A sling loop is fitted to the underside of the barrel sleeve, as is a wood handguard at the back end. Inside the sleeve a half-length brass tube and a series of split-disc baffles are located for sound moderation. The receiver is a modified SMLE receiver, with the bolt changed to function with the .45 ACP cartridge, and the magazine well adjusted to accept M1911A1 pistol-type magazines. The receiver bridge has been removed entirely, its two mounting holes on each side of the receiver being left open, and a new ejector has been fitted to the left side of the receiver. The trigger, magazine release and safety lever are unchanged externally, as is the buttstock. Buttstock with semi-pistol grip shape at the wrist, sling loop on the underside and steel buttplate.
 
An integrally-suppressed carbine converted from a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Barrel enclosed in a large suppressor sleeve. Sights are mounted to the top of the sleeve, being a post foresight with protective wings and a tangent backsight. A sling loop is fitted to the underside of the barrel sleeve, as is a wood handguard at the back end. Inside the sleeve a half-length brass tube and a series of split-disc baffles are located for sound moderation. The receiver is a modified SMLE receiver, with the bolt changed to function with the .45 ACP cartridge, and the magazine well adjusted to accept M1911A1 pistol-type magazines. The receiver bridge has been removed entirely, its two mounting holes on each side of the receiver being left open, and a new ejector has been fitted to the left side of the receiver. The trigger, magazine release and safety lever are unchanged externally, as is the buttstock. Buttstock with semi-pistol grip shape at the wrist, sling loop on the underside and steel buttplate.
An original is housed in the Pattern Room, Leeds Armouries, England. The sound when fired is about the same as a hand-clap. Barrel length is 10 inches.
 
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I would have thought the SSG chevrons on his shoulder and not on his sleeve, and Vietnam ribbon along with (unknown) unit crest together with officer branch (SF) insignia for an enlisted, 2 air & space training ribbons, 2 national defense ribbons, etc., would have given it away. And, with all the Space Force ribbons, he now wears an U.S. Army uniform (currently out of date).

We used to call that a PX (Post eXchange) warrior.

The army uniform with AF ribbons was a strong hint , as well.
 
An integrally-suppressed carbine converted from a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Barrel enclosed in a large suppressor sleeve. Sights are mounted to the top of the sleeve, being a post foresight with protective wings and a tangent backsight. A sling loop is fitted to the underside of the barrel sleeve, as is a wood handguard at the back end. Inside the sleeve a half-length brass tube and a series of split-disc baffles are located for sound moderation. The receiver is a modified SMLE receiver, with the bolt changed to function with the .45 ACP cartridge, and the magazine well adjusted to accept M1911A1 pistol-type magazines. The receiver bridge has been removed entirely, its two mounting holes on each side of the receiver being left open, and a new ejector has been fitted to the left side of the receiver. The trigger, magazine release and safety lever are unchanged externally, as is the buttstock. Buttstock with semi-pistol grip shape at the wrist, sling loop on the underside and steel buttplate.
AKA De Lisle carbine?
 
your parents were willing to sacrifice your sister and keep you "safe"?

It's complicated.

My sister (technically my "half sister" we have the same Mother) came a long at a different time and in a different state of the Military. Back when I was considering it as a teen, my "family elders" (more than just Mom/Dad) didn't like the state of the Military at that time (heavy drug use, etc. etc. and with the Viet Nam war just ending...). By the time my sister was ready, the Military had cleaned up quite a bit. And, since it was "NJ Natl. Guard" and not "Active duty." they felt that a much safer option. Yes, she'd have to do the monthly drills and the two week thing every year, but there was little chance she'd ever be "deployed." Or, so they thought. Along comes "Iraqi Freedom," and she's off to FOB Speicher for a year, via Kuwait.

It was a bit tense at times, but she did very well, there. And she came home at the end of her tour. That was the most important thing.