[SEL] The McVickerish Engine and video

[Elden DuRand]

Jim:

I MUCH prefer the oblong end of the rifle but still prefer the sound of the engine.    :-)

Take care - Elden
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> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 08:38 PM
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> Subject: [SEL] The McVickerish Engine and video
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> 
> "Jim:
>  
> I'd say the valve operating mechanism of the 
> McVicker engine bears a startling resemblance 
> to the Garrand M1 rifle of WWII fame, among others.
>  
> I'm almost certain the sound of an operating 
> McVicker engine is much more pleasing to the 
> ear than the sound of an operating M1.    :-)"
>  
> Elden, that depends entirely on the circumstances 
> in which you find yourself, modifiable by 
> which end of the rifle you are looking at - the 
> round end, or the oblong end.