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Adam Helmer
10-06-2011, 06:37 PM
In addition to getting a new computer after the September 11, 2011 lightning strike to the telephone line in front of the house, I have received scanning instructions.

Attached is the photo taken of me here on the farm just before the July 4th Parade.

Adam
Johnny Reb
10-06-2011, 08:52 PM
Lookin sharp Adam, Very nice. What model rifle is that?
Adam Helmer
10-07-2011, 09:00 AM
Johnny Reb,

That is a caliber .577 Model 1853 Enfield. It shoots Minies to the battle sight at 100 yards with 60 grains of Goex 2F. About 500,000 were used in total by both sides in the Civil War. My unit is Company E, 42nd Regiment, The Bucktails, that was recruited right here in 1861 in Tioga County.

Adam
Jack
10-07-2011, 11:03 AM
Great pic, Adam!
Adam Helmer
10-07-2011, 03:13 PM
Jack,

Thanks! I suppose the rifle came out well in the pic. As for me, I am an old guy on the WRONG side of age 60. Be well.

Adam
Gil Martin
10-07-2011, 07:38 PM
Thanks for sharing. All the best...
Gil
Joe Boleo
10-08-2011, 11:02 AM
Lookin good there Adam. Take care...
Joe
Dom
10-12-2011, 08:35 AM
Adam, was that July 4th . . . . . 1968? :D

Musket lookin' pretty spiffy there, and you too!! Neat foto, Waidmannsheil, Dom.
buckhunter
10-12-2011, 12:19 PM
Thats a scarey looking dude in that field.
Adam Helmer
10-12-2011, 04:08 PM
Dom,

That photo was taken July 4, 2011. Yes, I know for a guy age 66, I am as well preserved as the rifled musket. LOL.

Macht viel spass.

Adam
Adam Helmer
10-12-2011, 04:17 PM
buckhunter,

The 42nd Regt. was opposite Devil's Den, Gettysburg, on July 2, 1863 and held. I have read Confederate records and often read where they despised "The Bucktail" worn by the Original Bucktails (42nd Regiment) and the "New Bucktails, the 149th PA Volunteer Infantry). The Rebs considered the Bucktails "Scary Dudes." LOL.

Adam
Dom
10-13-2011, 03:50 PM
Ya I saw the year on the date Adam, was just giving you a hard time, if I don't, then who will :)

A nice foto for sure, for a Yankee. Ich bin auch eine Yankee, und Stolz! Good luck on the Pennsylvania Whitetails this year.
Johnny Reb
10-13-2011, 04:48 PM
Adam
I know the 149th was in a heck of a scrap on day 1 on McPhearsons ridge and they held their own. God bless the Reenactors for reminding us of the sacrifice these brave men made, lest we forget.
Mr. 16 gauge
10-14-2011, 09:01 AM
That old fart is only a CORPORAL!!!!!:eek: Holy crap! I though he would have made at least Major by now! I mean, it's only been almost 150 years!:rolleyes::cool:

Just funnin' with you, Adam.....great pic!:)
Adam Helmer
10-14-2011, 06:29 PM
Dom and Mr. 16 gauge,

Youse guys are TOUGH, BUT that is ok. My twin brother told me in years past to promote myself to Major. Well, when we only have 8 or 10 troopers, a Major is not really needed since our Company Commander was a Captain. I like being a Corporal.

We often do the firing party salute to Veterans in the local cemetaries. Often, I am the NCO in command of the firing party. Being a veteran myself, I find it a rewarding event.

Adam