New Brickarms M1 Garand riffles

[Capn Frank]

In my opinion, the new M1 Garand looks closer to the flintlock muskets used by U.S. Naval Marines than the official Lego one.

I was curious what you guys thought.

Here's a comparison my Marines:

(I'm asking for a little imagination here though, but probably less imagination required to use the official Lego musket :-D )

I don't think it looks too bad at all.

For more realism, the barrel could be a little longer and the sight on the tip of the barrel removed,

but seems a lot closer than the lego version.

Here's a thumb-link to the actual Marines with their muskets:

Also, i posted similar comment in the BrickArms website.

[oo7]

Yes, I definitely agree that the new Brickarms M1 has much potential for integration in 17th and 18th century settings as a useful alternative to the flared muskets that were produced for the Pirate product line. In fact, I've been planning on buying some for use in various models of the British militia at the time of the American Revolution (because that's primarily what I build when it comes to pirates...) ever since I spotted the first photographs of the protoype, only it always takes me about six months to get around to it considering how lazy I am when it comes to arranging purchases online.

Also, I'd like to mention that I really like the progress on Old Ironsides. She looks to be coming along exceptionally well!

Edit: Now since the topic is split I think that seems a little non sequitur.

Edited April 25, 2008 by oo7

[Bonaparte]

I've also been having my eye on that M1 Garand riffle.

If wonder if there were any riffles from the Napoleonic times looking like it.

There seems to be something wrong with the link behind that thumb you posted.

It leads me to the torso library.

Wouldn't it be a good idea to split the M1 Garand riffle discussion and make a separate topic? Just an idea.

[Capn Frank]

Wouldn't it be a good idea to split the M1 Garand riffle discussion and make a separate topic? Just an idea.

Do you think it'd be a good idea in pirates or MF customization network?

It sounds like a good idea!

Feel free to move my post (or i can i think) if you decide which forum it belongs in.

[Bonaparte]

Do you think it'd be a good idea in pirates or MF customization network?

It sounds like a good idea!

Feel free to move my post (or i can i think) if you decide which forum it belongs in.

Let's keep the Brickarms M1 Garand riffles in the Pirates forum.

They are official Brickarms parts after all

Personally this is the first time I'm considering to buy something from Brickarms.

As soon as someone can tell me any Napoleonic or British troops of the Napoleonic times used riffles that looks slightly like these.

Maybe they are useful as British Baker riffles? Here's a pic of a Baker riffle.

[Mister Phes]

For more realism, the barrel could be a little longer and the sight on the tip of the barrel removed, but seems a lot closer than the lego version.

Now that just depends on the time and place you're setting your MOC.

There are many variations of the old musket, some baring a stronger resemblance to the LEGO muskets than others.

[Lord Of Pies]

Yes, you are right, the M1 does look better than the normal Lego rifle, it is a shame I don't have any M1 garand brickarms weapons at the moment though, as I did not realize their piratical potential when I purchased my last batch.

[Tanotrooper]

Well, the lego weapon is a lousy representation of any type of military weapons at the time, perhaps if we go back to the conquistadores age (although they used arquebusses...)

Why did lego choose for the flared design? It's much less used than a finer point musket...

TT

[Scouty]

Well, the lego weapon is a lousy representation of any type of military weapons at the time, perhaps if we go back to the conquistadores age (although they used arquebusses...)

Why did lego choose for the flared design? It's much less used than a finer point musket...

TT

I guess they saw it as more aesthetically pleasing than just a straight normal barrel.

[QuartermasterRobert]

Don't flared barrels make them good blunderbusses though?

[Captain Zuloo]

I think they look alot more like muskets than the lego ones. Not to say that the lego ones aren't cool, but I think that the lego ones look more like blunderbusses whereas yours look like proper muskets. Where can I get some of these?

Regards, Captain Zuloo

[Oli212Lego]

At brickarms.com of course !

Edited April 26, 2008 by Oli212Lego

[Capn Frank]

Now that just depends on the time and place you're setting your MOC.

There are many variations of the old musket, some baring a stronger resemblance to the LEGO muskets than others.

True,

Currently i'm just concerned with the narrow time gap of 1797 to 1818.

Why did lego choose for the flared design? It's much less used than a finer point musket...

I have no idea.

The none flared design seems much more prevalent since the 17th century from the pics i've seen.

Even the first american pilgrims are depicted with a non-flared musket.

Where can I get some of these?

They cost $1 each.

[Bonaparte]

They cost $1 each.

Very interesting price. Especially for us Europeans because of the low course of the dollar.

[Lord Of Pies]

Very interesting price. Especially for us Europeans because of the low course of the dollar.

Yes, the price is rather pleasing, I can see some of these wonderful customs sneaking into Eldorado Fortress soon....

[Capn Frank]

At Brickworld in Chicago, i plan on purchasing some more of these Garands.

Hoping to get at least enough for a squad of marines.

[Mister Phes]

Currently i'm just concerned with the narrow time gap of 1797 to 1818.

The none flared design seems much more prevalent since the 17th century from the pics i've seen.

I think these M1 rifles look a bit too modern for the Pirate theme. I'm sooooooo old fashioned

[Capn Frank]

I think these M1 rifles look a bit too modern for the Pirate theme. I'm sooooooo old fashioned

Probably true since it is modeled after a WWII rifle.

After some time looking at this Garand, and showing my bro,

We came to the conclusion that if the sight were removed, then it'd look much older better.

The cocking hammer can be easily seen as the flintlock too.

This will have to wait the middle of June when i get some more Garands and compare them with each other with/without sights.

[SlyOwl]

Has anyone tried shaving off the flared part of the TLC musket?

If no-one has, I might try it tomorrow...

[Capn Frank]

Has anyone tried shaving off the flared part of the TLC musket?

If no-one has, I might try it tomorrow...

Or shorten the barrel so it looks more like a blunderbuss.

I don't think i've seen anyone try that.

[cyclone501]

Or shorten the barrel so it looks more like a blunderbuss.

I don't think i've seen anyone try that.

I have seen something like that. It was repulsive. Don't try it. Please, dear mod.

Edited May 7, 2008 by cyclone501

[Bonaparte]

At Brickworld in Chicago, i plan on purchasing some more of these Garands.

When you get the chance to talk to Will in person, please try to convince him to make some older weapons (like from the Napoleonic wars)

[Capn Frank]

I have seen something like that. It was repulsive. Don't try it. Please, dear mod.

No worries mate.

Thanx for the heads up.

The only modification i may do is to just cut off the sight on the tip of the barrel.

When you get the chance to talk to Will in person, please try to convince him to make some older weapons (like from the Napoleonic wars)

No problem! I was already planning on it.

I may have to get on my knees and beg too.

[Bonaparte]

I may have to get on my knees and beg too.

Yes, good idea!

You have my permission to go as far as needed to convince him.

Even if it means you have to kiss him or clean his house for 20 years