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| Browning High Power - The Real Thing |
The Browning Hi-Power is a single-action, 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. It is based on a design by
American firearms inventor
John Browning, and completed by
Dieudonné Saive at
Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Herstal, Belgium. Browning died in 1926, several years before the design was finalized. The
Hi-Power is one of the most widely used military pistols of all time, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 countries.
The Hi-Power name alluded to the 13-round magazine capacity; almost twice that of contemporary designs such as the
Luger or
Mauser 1910. The pistol is often referred to as an
HP (for "Hi-Power" or "High-Power") or as a
GP (for the
French term,
"Grande Puissance"). The term P-35 is also used, based on the introduction of the pistol in
1935. It is most often called the
"Hi-Power", even in
Belgium. It is also known as the
BAP (Browning Automatic Pistol), particularly in
Irish service. -
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| Colt 1873 - The Real Thing |
The Colt model 1873 revolver, universally known as the
Colt Single Action,
Peacemaker, or
Frontier, is one of the most popular and legendary small arms in
USA. It is also one of the longest living production small arms, being produced for some 130 years and still popular.
The Colt 1873 was actually developed by the
1872, based on the patents granted to
Charles B. Richards (cartridge conversion of the open-top percussion Colt revolvers) and
W. Mason (improved ejector). In
1873, US Army adopted this revolver along with its black powder centerfire cartridge of .45 caliber, and issued it to troops in 2 models.
The Army / Cavalry model had a 7½ inch barrel, and the artillery model had 5½ barrel. Both were chambered in .45 Colt (also known as .45Long Colt or .45LC). For the civilian market, Colt also initially produced same gun in .44-40 WCF and .32-20WCF, later adding more modern chamberings like .38 S&W Special (.38Spl), .44 S&W Special (.44Spl), .357 Magnum, .22LR. Civilian guns also were available in various barrel lengths, varying from 4¾ and up to 12 inches. -
Wikipedia
Browning Hi-Power é uma arma de fogo semi-automática de calibre
9mm, de acção simples (single-action). Baseada em ideias concebidas e patenteadas em
1922 pelo inventor de armas americano
John Browning e mais tarde patenteada pela
Fabrique National (FN) de Herstal, Bélgica. Browning morreu em
1926, antes de ter acabado uma versão para produção. O design foi completo por
Dieudonne Save da FN.
A Hi-Power foi desenhada em resposta a um pedido das forças armadas
francesas para uma nova pistola de serviço que viria a chamar-se de
Grand Puissance (francês para Hi-Power). Os requisitos eram de uma arma que fosse compacta, tivesse capacidade de pelo menos 10 munições, cão externo, boa segurança, fosse robusta e simples de montar e desmontar e tivesse a capacidade de matar um homem a 50 metros. Este último critério obrigava à munição de 9mm ou maior, peso da bala à volta de 8 gramas e velocidade de saida de 350 m/s. Tudo isto teria de ser atingido em menos de 1 Kg de peso. O resultado é uma arma de 1.01 Kg, capacidade de 13 munições no carregador mais uma na câmara, velocidade de saida de 354 m/s, potente, robusta e fiável que foi espalhada por todo o mundo e tem renome internacional. É inclusive usada ainda hoje. Tem várias designações entre elas de
Browning GP 35 (Grand Puissance ano de 1935),
HP 35 (Hi-Power) ou até
BAP (Browning Automatic Pistol) na Irlanda. -
Wikipedia
O revólver Colt 1873, universalmente conhecido como
Colt Single Action,
Peacemaker, ou
Frontier, é uma das armas de pequeno porte mais populares e lendárias dos EUA. É também a arma que ficou mais tempo em fabricação, sendo produzido por cerca de 130 anos, e ainda continua popular.
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The Volkswagen Type 2, officially known as the Transporter or Kombi (campers, short for Kombinationskraftwagen) informally as Bus or Camper, was a panel van introduced in 1950 by German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model – following and initially deriving from Volkswagen's first model, the Type 1 (Beetle), it was given the factory designation Type 2.
A Kombi é um automóvel utilitário produzido pela Volkswagen. É considerada a precursora das vans de passageiros e carga.
The Ferrari F430 is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari from 2004 to 2009, as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. Its replacement, the Ferrari 458 Italia, was unveiled on 28 July 2009. The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car: at the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and interior vents have been added. The car's name has been etched into the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "sharknose" Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill. - Wikipedia
A Ferrari F430 foi um modelo de carro produzido pela Ferrari. Apresentado no Salão do Automóvel de Paris 2004, foi o sucessor do 360 e do 355. O design do F430 foi desenvolvido em conjunto pela Ferrari e pelo estúdio Pininfarina. O estilo se inspira em antigos carros de corrida, com destaque para o modelo 1961, campeão do mundo de Fórmula 1 com Phil Hill, e também nos modernos - na traseira, ele é uma cópia reduzida da Enzo. Segundo a Ferrari, a aerodinâmica recebeu prioridade sobre o visual. A carroceria foi esculpida em túnel de vento, de modo a se obter um bom coeficiente aerodinâmico (Cx), elevada pressão contra o solo (down force) e fluxo de ar suficiente para resfriar freios e motor. - Wikipedia
44ft. Waveney Class Lifeboat. 
Halloween is a tradition that takes place October 31, the night before the Christian feast of All Saints' Day. According to tradition, the gates to the spirit world open on this night, allowing the spirits of the dead, witches, and nymphs to roam the world. In response, to ward off these visitors from the spirit world, people used to don a mask and make a fire. Today, Halloween is a fun holiday featuring costumed party-goers, decorative jack-o'-lanterns, and costumed children who go from door to door in their neighborhoods in search of candy. - Canon
