Some firearms pics from a past trip to Europe

[hartzpad]

I had to resize them because they were 1600x1200. These are just some of the interesting ones. I have some more from Germany and Austria, but I'll have to post them another day.


Following are from the Military Museum in Paris next to Napoleon's tomb

Near the Arc d Triumph, French soldier with a FAMAS 5.56 bullpup changing the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Trooping of the Colors in London, British soldier with an SA-80

 

[MaterDei]

How about some captions!!!!

 

[Nitram68]

Cool stuff. I should find my from the Netherlands and Italy, scan and post them.

 

[bbaerst]

Nice photos...I've been to the Military Museum in Paris as well (I specifically remembered that FAMAS at the very end of the display case), and that place sure is really, really interesting.

Anybody else think that British soldier looks sort of goofy with a bullpup rifle? He should get an Enfield or something instead...just looks weird.

 

[Mr. Mysterious]

Anybody else think that British soldier looks sort of goofy with a bullpup rifle?

Good thing the big furry hat doesn't make him look goofy at all...

 

[SkyDaver]

Good heavens. Fancy gear (medals, white gloves, etc) over camoflage. Really, really stupid looking.

Look at the Old Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown. A US Marine honor guard. You wouldn't see that crap.

Camos should NEVER be a dress uniform.

 

[homeka45]

Thanks for sharing those pictures. Yeah I'd vote for more traditional weapons w/ those uniforms.