That sounds pretty cool... but dangerous. I mean, bayonets can be pretty dangerous even when not charged...
Still, that's awesome. The Australian hunting rifle sounds particularly great. My dad used to have an antique rifle for hunting rabbits, too, but it was damaged and wouldn't fire anymore. Apparently one of his uncles used to charge it with cartridges emptied and refilled with salt... he says it was one very effective way to keep trespassers out of his property. Getting a shot of salt won't hurt you (much), but it will sting pretty darn bad...
I know a lot of stories about my extended family (though I can't recall exact names or dates) ...Italian descended, remember? "the family together" is the root of all Italian beliefs, and that implies gossiping with gusto about everyone that shares your blood. My late grandma would always have a particularly juicy repertoire. Whether all of it was true is highly debatable, but she never let that stop her. XD
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Date: 2009-06-26 04:07 am (UTC)Still, that's awesome. The Australian hunting rifle sounds particularly great. My dad used to have an antique rifle for hunting rabbits, too, but it was damaged and wouldn't fire anymore. Apparently one of his uncles used to charge it with cartridges emptied and refilled with salt... he says it was one very effective way to keep trespassers out of his property. Getting a shot of salt won't hurt you (much), but it will sting pretty darn bad...
I know a lot of stories about my extended family (though I can't recall exact names or dates) ...Italian descended, remember? "the family together" is the root of all Italian beliefs, and that implies gossiping with gusto about everyone that shares your blood. My late grandma would always have a particularly juicy repertoire. Whether all of it was true is highly debatable, but she never let that stop her. XD