MAS 1936 Rifle brought home from Nam by Major Robert McKinney

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  • Vietnam1965

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    Sep 26, 2021
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    French MAS M1936 rifle brought home by Major Robert "Tully" McKinney. He retired from the service after 23 years with 2 of those in Vietnam. The first service as a platoon leader in the Delta 1968-69 and then with the Signal Corps training SVN soldiers 1970-71. He passed in 2004 at age 66. The story of how he acquired the rifle is in the pictures. The rifle was initially purchased from a military museum in 2006. The uniform and photo grouping unfortunately were not included in my purchase. Another awesome addition to my bring back collection. Major McKinney will be going in my book on Vietnam bring back weapons.
     

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    PGTMG

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    Jul 13, 2010
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    Thank you for sharing. Also thank you to Mr. Mckinney for his service rest in peace.
     

    gtodave

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    Aug 14, 2007
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    Mt Airy
    "...a VC popped out of a hut and got one round off at McKinney, who in turn, ended up with the rifle" :lol:

    That's a very polite was to say "VC got dead"
     

    mawkie

    C&R Whisperer
    Sep 28, 2007
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    Catonsville
    Another good find and an interesting read. Thanks for sharing!
    I've only two French Vietnam bring backs: MAC 1950 pistol and a MAS 1936-LG48 grenade launching rifle.
     

    Vietnam1965

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    Sep 26, 2021
    354
    Yes I'm writing a book on Vietnam bring backs. This may be the cover I haven't decided yet.
     

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    Michigander08

    ridiculous and psychotic
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    It's so cool to see a gun and the story behind it. What's the chance that you will do a book for ww2? Like a Samurai sword?
     

    Vietnam1965

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    Sep 26, 2021
    354
    Already did one on WWII. I haven't got it printed yet.
     

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