My “COMBAT!” assortment - Page 2

LAH · March 31, 2021, 08:53 PM

Nice combat group for sure.

JustJake · April 1, 2021, 07:40 AM

Where's that Garand?

dahermit · April 1, 2021, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangolima

In 2009 I was offered a M1A for $800. Damn good price even back then. I had been out of work for more a year. I had the money, but I just couldn't.

-TL

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An "M1A" was the civilian version of the M14... not a WWII ear rifle. There were no "M1A" used in the "Combat" TV series.

Classic12 · April 1, 2021, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahermit

An "M1A" was the civilian version of the M14... not a WWII ear rifle. There were no "M1A" used in the "Combat" TV series.

I’m pretty sure he meant M1A1

Bentonville · April 23, 2021, 01:10 PM

My son, then 12 , and I had the pleasure of spending the better part of a day with Roland Benson, aka Jack Hogan , aka Kirby on Combat.
A member of our Christian Fellowship happens to be Kirby’s cousin and he arranged the meeting although Roland was somewhat of a recluse who was caring for his older brother at the time .
We were invited to his home in Chapel Hill. He talked a lot about Combat and the cast . I won’t go into all the details of that beautiful day but I will share that “Hills are for Heroes” was one of Kirby’s favorite shows. His line about “...I don’t even know his name...” was an improvised line that everyone on the show was really moved by .Roland ( Kirby) was emotional when he shared the details with us . One of his favorite guest stars was Lee Marvin. Because Lee Marvin had experienced combat in WWII, all the cast tried to emulate him in various ways.
Caje was said to be very athletic. He ran everywhere and was very fast . The cameras had trouble keeping up with him . He could fire the M1, with blanks, amazingly fast .
The cast members had great respect for each other and remained friends after the show was discontinued .
We have a framed photo of my son and Roland holding a prized tomato that he gave to us . He even paid for our dinner . I love Kirby in Combat.

LAH · April 23, 2021, 02:20 PM

Great story Bentonville.

Ignition Override · May 14, 2021, 11:29 PM

Combat was first broadcast when I was about 8 years old; my favorite tv show.

Classic12: Very cool collection you have, and in such nice condition.

While staying in Luzern about four years ago, my wife and I saw a sporting goods store a few blocks north of the Vierwaldstattersee (huge lake "in town"....for the other readers here).

I saw a Romanian WASR 10 or 10/63, an AR and a few other interesting rifles which I can't remember, behind the counter. It was only a quick glance (Blick), then we left.

April 1, 2021, 07:40 AM	#27
JustJake Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2020 Posts: 497	Where's that Garand? __________________ I use the Jake Brake every chance I get. Don't care if it annoys you. Hear me now?!

May 14, 2021, 11:29 PM	#32
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,886	Combat was first broadcast when I was about 8 years old; my favorite tv show. Classic12: Very cool collection you have, and in such nice condition. While staying in Luzern about four years ago, my wife and I saw a sporting goods store a few blocks north of the Vierwaldstattersee (huge lake "in town"....for the other readers here). I saw a Romanian WASR 10 or 10/63, an AR and a few other interesting rifles which I can't remember, behind the counter. It was only a quick glance (Blick), then we left. Last edited by Ignition Override; May 14, 2021 at 11:41 PM.

March 31, 2021, 08:53 PM	#26
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Nice combat group for sure.

April 23, 2021, 01:10 PM	#30
Bentonville Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 345	My son, then 12 , and I had the pleasure of spending the better part of a day with Roland Benson, aka Jack Hogan , aka Kirby on Combat. A member of our Christian Fellowship happens to be Kirby’s cousin and he arranged the meeting although Roland was somewhat of a recluse who was caring for his older brother at the time . We were invited to his home in Chapel Hill. He talked a lot about Combat and the cast . I won’t go into all the details of that beautiful day but I will share that “Hills are for Heroes” was one of Kirby’s favorite shows. His line about “...I don’t even know his name...” was an improvised line that everyone on the show was really moved by .Roland ( Kirby) was emotional when he shared the details with us . One of his favorite guest stars was Lee Marvin. Because Lee Marvin had experienced combat in WWII, all the cast tried to emulate him in various ways. Caje was said to be very athletic. He ran everywhere and was very fast . The cameras had trouble keeping up with him . He could fire the M1, with blanks, amazingly fast . The cast members had great respect for each other and remained friends after the show was discontinued . We have a framed photo of my son and Roland holding a prized tomato that he gave to us . He even paid for our dinner . I love Kirby in Combat.

April 23, 2021, 02:20 PM	#31
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Great story Bentonville.