…in 1855, one John Moses Browning was born in Ogden, Utah. A Mormon worth commemorating. No less than the patron saint of American firearms. His lever-action Winchester rifle won the West as much as the Colt .45.
His M1911A1 pistol is still in use (especially with the Texas Rangers), despite the Army’s official preference for the 9 mm Beretta. Moreover, JMB’s .50 cal, which was mounted in the wings and turrets of WW2 aircraft, still finds use as an anti-tank and anti-personnel weapon with most of the world’s armies. Happy Birthday, John.
Via The Fat Guy.
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