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My 2011 OGCA Rifle Grenade Display

Started by Latewatch , May 24 2011 05:34 AM

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#1 Latewatch

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 05:34 AM

I set up my display "US Military Rifle Grenades and Rifle Grenade Launchers, WWI to Vietnam" at the 2011 OGCA Display Show last month. It was a lot of work but also great fun. I was very honored to win the Best Educational Award and the Member's Choice Award.

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#2 Latewatch

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 05:36 AM

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 05:37 AM

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#4 Latewatch

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 05:38 AM

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#5 dhodak

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 06:43 AM

Fantastic Display and well deserved award winner, :thumbsup:

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 07:21 AM

My goodness, that is INCREDIBLE!

Congratulations and well done for putting together such a stellar display, I can only imagine how much time and effort it took. I'm sure it was appreciated by many :thumbsup:

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 07:30 AM

Well laid out - good signage - uncomplicated displays. well done!


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Posted 24 May 2011 - 12:44 PM

Congrats on winning the Award you deserved it !! Well Done :thumbsup:
Is it an wonder you won it because that is an Outstanding Sharp looking Display and it looks amazing Thanks for sharing it.
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Posted 24 May 2011 - 12:49 PM

A worthy winner...congratulations!

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Posted 24 May 2011 - 01:08 PM

Never knew about the wooden bullet, how interesting! Great display, well done!

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Posted 26 May 2011 - 05:54 PM

Outstanding display. Congratulations on the award. It was well deserved.
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 02:39 PM

Your display is premo! The best display in regards to US rifle grenades and launchers I have ever seen, FANTASTIC! :w00t:
I also love the M-79 and it's different rounds in the case!
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 02:41 PM

Very....Very.....Nice!

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Posted 06 June 2011 - 09:55 AM

Holy cow! Nice display :thumbsup:

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Posted 06 June 2011 - 10:28 AM

latewatch, great display!!

BTW if you have a m8 grenade launcher fot the M1 carbine you wouldn't mind selling, I would be very interested in buying one for my carbine collection.

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Posted 06 June 2011 - 11:46 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys. I try and put it together about once a year with whatever improvements I can come up with.
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Posted 06 June 2011 - 12:49 PM

:thumbsup: :) Very nice collection, Ray
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Posted 06 June 2011 - 12:52 PM

That is one sharp looking, professional display. Your collection is incredible. Thanks for posting the photos.

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 02:04 AM

I just found this thread through a search, and I'm glad I did. Displays like this remind me that I'm not crazy for seeking variations of the same item. When they can be assembled and displayed like this, they serve a great educational purpose. Thanks for posting photos of this... It is fantastic.
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 12:59 PM

Fantistic display. No wonder I can't find any launchers at shows anymore. :crying: Ray
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