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  1. 01-13-2024, 07:29 PM #1
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    "carbine" Williams, a home shop gunsmithing genius

    came across this and thought others here might appreciate it

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWEHmQeKMxI
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  2. 01-14-2024, 03:04 PM #2
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    Thank you! for posting this! I had heard mixed "reports" on Mr. Williams, specially I was told that albeit his brilliance enabled such as the U S M1 Carbine, he was not a happy camper at the end of its development and excused himself, so to speak, from its completion. And, of course his youth. This video is, imho, so good that I have book-marked it to watch again! On subject of "again" -- a repeat Thank You!
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  3. 01-15-2024, 10:55 AM #3
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    Thank you for this info. It is amazing what a person ca accomplish out of vision for an idea!
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    I recall a movie about him, I think it starred Jimmy Stewart, and the development of the gun while Williams was in a southern prison.
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  5. 01-15-2024, 02:44 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by waksupi View Post
    I recall a movie about him, I think it starred Jimmy Stewart, and the development of the gun while Williams was in a southern prison.
    YES, imndeed, with my recollection that the film was more on "Hollywood Entertainment" than pure facts. (Not that there were any un-truths ). Here's a pic of VHS movie of the movie you reference.Click image for larger version.  Name: Williams movie.jpg  Views: 1  Size: 42.6 KB  ID: 322211
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  6. 01-15-2024, 02:52 PM #6
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    The “carbine” that he built in prison looked suspiciously like a shortened Remington model 8 if I’m remembering correctly!


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