bedbugbilly
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I know this is a blackpowder forum but am posting this here as some of you might enjoy it. I collect old images with a particular interest in World War I. Dating back to the Civil War, weapons were often used as photo props when a soldier had his picture taken. I've seen a number of Civil War tintypes with a soldier holding a flintlock rifle, etc. that were obvious photographer's props. I added this to my collection a couple of years ago and ran across it last night while I was looking for a specific image.
The boys of '17 were off to fight a war like none other that our country had seen. Many of these young men had grandfathers that had been in the Civil War - for Hawg - I'll rephrase that - "The War Of Northern Agression".
I have several images where "props" were used and if I'm not mistaken, the pistol this young "doughboy" is holding is a 59 Remington - it looks like it doesn't have a loading lever - possibly a conversion? Take a look and see what you think.
I have two images of two different soldiers (WW I) - both in the same sitting position and by the same photographer and they are holding what looks like a 1840 heavy "old wrist breaker" sabre. If nothing else, the props gave the impression that the subject was "fearless and brave".
Just thought I'd share. Thanks!
The boys of '17 were off to fight a war like none other that our country had seen. Many of these young men had grandfathers that had been in the Civil War - for Hawg - I'll rephrase that - "The War Of Northern Agression".
I have several images where "props" were used and if I'm not mistaken, the pistol this young "doughboy" is holding is a 59 Remington - it looks like it doesn't have a loading lever - possibly a conversion? Take a look and see what you think.I have two images of two different soldiers (WW I) - both in the same sitting position and by the same photographer and they are holding what looks like a 1840 heavy "old wrist breaker" sabre. If nothing else, the props gave the impression that the subject was "fearless and brave".
Just thought I'd share. Thanks!
