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Old 27th Aug 2015, 04:21
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Day 7 - Kingman to Barstow - continued part 2

While at the Visitor Center by the bridge, I picked up a brochure which I couldn't resist and I drove here:



I wanted to try a Lanchester, but unfortunately, it wasn't operational, so I had to settle for a Thompson, a BAR, an Mp. 41 and a Sten Mk. V. Great fun, but quite expensive. I was firing on an indoor rifle range and the guys next door on the pistol range, commented that it sounded like WWIII had broken out!

I had a good look at the Lanchester - quite heavy and very nicely made, but very complex. I can see why the Sten was developed.

Here is about one-quarter of the store - note the pink rifles!



Having got the aggression out of my system , I crossed the Colorado River into California and headed west for Barstow.

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