Two Enfields before bed, will call in the morning.

Oleg Volk · February 13, 2005, 04:14 AM

Trying to get back onto daylight schedule...so I am off to bed after this.

QuarterBoreGunner · February 13, 2005, 04:30 AM

I like the first one better; it's more accessible I think for the majority of people. ‘.303’ may be lost on a lot of folk.

homeka45 · February 13, 2005, 07:00 AM

As always,

visually arresting and to the point.

thorn726 · February 13, 2005, 07:07 AM

holy right on!
extremely perfect

Oleg Volk · February 13, 2005, 07:11 AM

I'll make a more mainstream 9-m-m vs. 9-1-1 version.

SapperLeader · February 13, 2005, 09:22 AM

I really like them both, though the first one is a little bit more mainstream. Number two I think is still fairly obvious though some people (including gun owners) may go "What’s a .303?". Great work on both, hope the inspiration continues with the awesome roll of posters you have done recently

DWS1117 · February 13, 2005, 11:25 AM

I really like these. Terrific work. I'm in agreement with others. The .303 may be a little obscure, even for some gun people. Maybe .308, 30.06, or as you stated 9mm.

Any possibility of getting as higher resolution version of the first to use ad desktop wallpaper?

Halffast · February 13, 2005, 11:37 AM

Oleg,

How about for the second, if you can find a SA .45 that has 1911 printed on the side big enough for the photo to show it, doing a 1911 vs. 911?

David

Billll · February 13, 2005, 11:40 AM

If you're looking for a 3 digit mumber that everybody recognizes, how about .357? One of those compact 5-shot jobs will appeal to a hiker or traveler looking to keep the weight and volume down, too.

keyhole · February 13, 2005, 12:02 PM

Great job! Now get some well deserved rest.

**4v50 Gary** · February 13, 2005, 12:17 PM

I love that .303 works better than 911. In California, it should be "A reminder for cyclists" or "A reminder for joggers" as they seem to be included in the mountain's lion's food chain.

Oleg Volk · February 13, 2005, 01:02 PM

http://www.olegvolk.net/gallery/arms contains 2000x3000 versions of both images.

Scottmkiv · February 13, 2005, 02:03 PM

I love the second one, it is now my wallpaper. I do agree that the 303 reference is a little obscure for non-gunnies.

mustanger98 · February 13, 2005, 06:23 PM

All this talk about .303 being obscure, I don't know. I wasn't always gunny, but .303 is famous in my part of the country.

SMLE · February 13, 2005, 06:50 PM

My license plate reads; "RULE303", so you can guess which one I like best.
Although the first one sums up by thoughts on "sporterizing" milsurps.

vmi93 · February 13, 2005, 10:19 PM

The first is a little wordy; maybe "Some vandals destroy churches and works of art, others melt down historic arms. Preserve history; collect firearms."

The 2nd may work a little better in the UK and former Commonwealth nations. I think .303 may be the one caliber (like .45 or .30-30 here) that everyone knows about in those countries.

BlackCat · February 13, 2005, 11:34 PM

Smelter is lost on me. Smelt is a fish, so is that a smelt fisherman?

Beetle Bailey · February 14, 2005, 12:00 AM

FWIW, I frequently get asked about my Enfields at the range and oftentimes the guy doesn't know what .303 Brit is. I usually have to say "Well, it kinda like a British version of a .30 cal. They used it in WWI and WWII." Otherwise, nice posters

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Skunkabilly · February 22, 2005, 03:59 PM

I like the second one...funny as heck.

GTKrockeTT · February 22, 2005, 04:33 PM

good stuff, as always.

kikilee · February 22, 2005, 11:10 PM

The second one was my pick of the two.

HungSquirrel · February 22, 2005, 11:13 PM

Mr. Volk, let me just say that your artwork, your website, and your clearly articulated and reasonable views on the RKBA issue are part of the reason I am a gun owner today and 100% of the reason I have started actively supporting the issue on the internet.

As always, wonderful pictures.

campergeek · February 23, 2005, 12:02 AM

I love the first one - I'm going to hang it on my safe.

As for the second, while I like the sentiment I must say as a hiker and backpacker that I wouldn't carry my bulky Enfield along with me. I agree with the thought that .357 should be used instead of .303 - it's more recognizable and refers to a more portable arm.

Regardless, as always, great job Oleg!

Kurt S. · February 23, 2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

When the last rousing gallop is ended - and the last post and rail has been jumped
And a cracked neck that cannot be mended - shall have under the yew-tree been dumped..
Just you leave him alone in God's acre and drink in wine, whisky or beer,
"May the saints up above send The Breaker a horse like good old Cavalier."

I can't look at a Lee rifle without thinking about Breaker Morant. Even though they were using Lee-Metfords not Lee Enfields at the time of those events.

Great pictures as always, Oleg.

SMLE · February 23, 2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

I can't look at a Lee rifle without thinking about Breaker Morant. Even though they were using Lee-Metfords not Lee Enfields at the time of those events.

My license plate says; "RULE303", so I know whaty ou mean.

BTW. Enfield rifling was adopted before the Boer war, so British troops had a mix of Magazine Lee Metfords and Magazine Lee Enfields.

For anyone not familar with the Lee rifles, "Metford" refers to the pattern of rifling originally adopted. The Metford rifling was not suitable for use with the hot burning cordite propellant, and a new rifling designed at RSAF Enfield was adopted to replace it.

Look for a book titled "Scapegoats of the Empire". It is the story upon which the movie "Breaker Morant" is based. Morant did indeed say "We got them and we shot them under rule 303!"

February 13, 2005, 04:14 AM	#1
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February 13, 2005, 04:30 AM	#2
QuarterBoreGunner Member Join Date: March 10, 2003 Location: The City by the 'Bay' with the big 'Gold' bridge. Posts: 1,932	I like the first one better; it's more accessible I think for the majority of people. ‘.303’ may be lost on a lot of folk. __________________ /Chris "Honest Honey! This isn't a new rifle! It was just in the back of the safe!..." "If your morals or your religion are getting in the way of your politics, you're not helping anyone.We don't have civil rights so we can be politically correct. We have civil rights so we can be different and offensive."- madmike, 2/18/04

February 13, 2005, 07:11 AM	#5
Oleg Volk Moderator Emeritus Join Date: December 19, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9,115	I'll make a more mainstream 9-m-m vs. 9-1-1 version. __________________ Oleg Volk A Human Right \| Gallery \| TheHighRoad.US \| Nov.1, 2009 THR.ORG deposition results

February 13, 2005, 09:22 AM	#6
SapperLeader Member Join Date: March 29, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,202	I really like them both, though the first one is a little bit more mainstream. Number two I think is still fairly obvious though some people (including gun owners) may go "What’s a .303?". Great work on both, hope the inspiration continues with the awesome roll of posters you have done recently __________________ Kyle "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States when men were free." - Ronald Reagan Remember, if you steal ideas from one person, they call it plagiarism. If you steal from many, it's called research.

February 13, 2005, 11:25 AM	#7
DWS1117 Member Join Date: December 29, 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 642	I really like these. Terrific work. I'm in agreement with others. The .303 may be a little obscure, even for some gun people. Maybe .308, 30.06, or as you stated 9mm. Any possibility of getting as higher resolution version of the first to use ad desktop wallpaper? __________________ http://www.texaschlforum.com/

February 13, 2005, 07:00 AM	#3
homeka45 Member Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: hilo HI Posts: 698	As always, visually arresting and to the point.

February 13, 2005, 07:07 AM	#4
thorn726 Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Location: berkeley, CA Posts: 1,324	holy right on! extremely perfect

February 13, 2005, 11:37 AM	#8
Halffast Member Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 233	Oleg, How about for the second, if you can find a SA .45 that has 1911 printed on the side big enough for the photo to show it, doing a 1911 vs. 911? David __________________ If you're looking to government for the answer, you obviously don't understand the problem. Shameless Personal plug - Read "Lights Out"! A SHTF novel by me. Molon Labe!

February 13, 2005, 11:40 AM	#9
Billll Member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 374	If you're looking for a 3 digit mumber that everybody recognizes, how about .357? One of those compact 5-shot jobs will appeal to a hiker or traveler looking to keep the weight and volume down, too. __________________ To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of their million mommies. http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com

February 13, 2005, 12:02 PM	#10
keyhole Member Join Date: February 13, 2003 Location: Central USA Posts: 641	Great job! Now get some well deserved rest. __________________ "Dumb hurts'- Richard Dillworth

February 13, 2005, 12:17 PM	#11
4v50 Gary Moderator Join Date: December 20, 2002 Posts: 11,819	I love that .303 works better than 911. In California, it should be "A reminder for cyclists" or "A reminder for joggers" as they seem to be included in the mountain's lion's food chain. __________________ TFL Aluminium. Molon Labe!

February 13, 2005, 01:02 PM	#12
Oleg Volk Moderator Emeritus Join Date: December 19, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9,115	http://www.olegvolk.net/gallery/arms contains 2000x3000 versions of both images. __________________ Oleg Volk A Human Right \| Gallery \| TheHighRoad.US \| Nov.1, 2009 THR.ORG deposition results

February 13, 2005, 02:03 PM	#13
Scottmkiv Member Join Date: August 16, 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 399	I love the second one, it is now my wallpaper. I do agree that the 303 reference is a little obscure for non-gunnies.

February 13, 2005, 06:23 PM	#14
mustanger98 Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Union County, GA, CSA Posts: 2,975	All this talk about .303 being obscure, I don't know. I wasn't always gunny, but .303 is famous in my part of the country. __________________ "There's only two things middle of the road; the double yellow line and a dead possum." "If you're being mugged by a couple of clowns, don't hesitate; go for the juggler."

February 13, 2005, 06:50 PM	#15
SMLE Member Join Date: November 9, 2003 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 1,398	My license plate reads; "RULE303", so you can guess which one I like best. Although the first one sums up by thoughts on "sporterizing" milsurps. __________________ "There are many things more horrible than bloodshed; and slavery is one of them." Padraig Pearse, 1913 Member: National Rifle Association Revolutionary War Veterans of America

February 13, 2005, 10:19 PM	#16
vmi93 Member Join Date: April 16, 2003 Location: VA Posts: 163	The first is a little wordy; maybe "Some vandals destroy churches and works of art, others melt down historic arms. Preserve history; collect firearms." The 2nd may work a little better in the UK and former Commonwealth nations. I think .303 may be the one caliber (like .45 or .30-30 here) that everyone knows about in those countries.

February 13, 2005, 11:34 PM	#17
BlackCat member Join Date: November 19, 2004 Location: In The Zone Posts: 236	Smelter is lost on me. Smelt is a fish, so is that a smelt fisherman?

February 14, 2005, 12:00 AM	#18
Beetle Bailey Member Join Date: September 14, 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,174	FWIW, I frequently get asked about my Enfields at the range and oftentimes the guy doesn't know what .303 Brit is. I usually have to say "Well, it kinda like a British version of a .30 cal. They used it in WWI and WWII." Otherwise, nice posters . __________________ "What's so funny 'bout peace, love, and understanding?" Nick Lowe

February 22, 2005, 03:59 PM	#19
Skunkabilly Member Join Date: December 23, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, Untacticalifornia =( Posts: 9,730	I like the second one...funny as heck. __________________ http://www.skunkabilly.com If Chuck Norris and The Skunk logged onto THR at the same time, the servers would crash, for they could not contain that amount of pure awesome.

February 22, 2005, 04:33 PM	#20
GTKrockeTT Member Join Date: March 5, 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 218	good stuff, as always.

February 22, 2005, 11:10 PM	#21
kikilee Member Join Date: February 15, 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 257	The second one was my pick of the two. __________________ When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe.......LUKE 11:21 NIV A child of the King should have a family resemblance. "Let's Roll" <><

February 22, 2005, 11:13 PM	#22
HungSquirrel Member Join Date: January 14, 2005 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 266	Mr. Volk, let me just say that your artwork, your website, and your clearly articulated and reasonable views on the RKBA issue are part of the reason I am a gun owner today and 100% of the reason I have started actively supporting the issue on the internet. As always, wonderful pictures. __________________ Ron Paul is the only candidate who defends ALL liberties, not just gun rights. Alabama Firearm Rights Association Protecting and promoting the RKBA in the Heart of Dixie!

February 23, 2005, 12:02 AM	#23
campergeek Member Join Date: May 3, 2003 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 224	I love the first one - I'm going to hang it on my safe. As for the second, while I like the sentiment I must say as a hiker and backpacker that I wouldn't carry my bulky Enfield along with me. I agree with the thought that .357 should be used instead of .303 - it's more recognizable and refers to a more portable arm. Regardless, as always, great job Oleg!

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