HIRIART Fusileros Navales Uruguay (1 Viewer)

[ucla1967]

This is the last photo of new non-catalog sets that I received this morning from Hiriart. It is FUSILEROS NAVALES URUGUAY and represents Uruguayan Marine Infantry. The period appears to be somewhere from World War II to the present day, based on the uniforms. Are those U.S. M1 Garand rifles?

 

[jazzeum]

Wonder how big is the Uruguayan Navy. Can't remember that there was one when I lived back there in the 1950s. Of course, that was fifty plus years ago {eek3}

 

[ucla1967]

Wonder how big is the Uruguayan Navy. Can't remember that there was one when I lived back there in the 1950s. Of course, that was fifty plus years ago {eek3}

Brad, I am with you; I was wondering the same thing. They may have a small coastal patrol sized force, but I doubt that they have many capital ships. Memories do fade after 50 years, don't they? I guess you forgot about all those Uruguyan aircraft carriers and battleships your parents took you to see.

 

[jazzeum]

Brad, I am with you; I was wondering the same thing. They may have a small coastal patrol sized force, but I doubt that they have many capital ships. Memories do fade after 50 years, don't they? I guess you forgot about all those Uruguyan aircraft carriers and battleships your parents took you to see.

Those too ^&grin

 

[lancer]

This is the last photo of new non-catalog sets that I received this morning from Hiriart. It is FUSILEROS NAVALES URUGUAY and represents Uruguayan Marine Infantry. The period appears to be somewhere from World War II to the present day, based on the uniforms. Are those U.S. M1 Garand rifles?

Looks like the Garand to me. -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

Looks like the Garand to me. -- Al

I agree. That would then make these figures post-World War II, in my view. I don't believe we would have been sending M1 Garands to Uruguay during the war. BTW, the U.S. Army still had M1s in service when I took basic training at Fort Ord, California in 1961. In Turkey, we still had them and M1 carbines in 1962-63. In Germany, we had M14s in 1963-64. Our field gear was World War II era, also. I had the opportunity to fire the M16 .223 caliber rifle in 1968. I remember it being a windy day and the bullets seemed to be blown around which would have never happened with the heavier 30-06 M1 round.

 

[Go for Broke]

Not to derail this thread, but here's mine.

 

[ucla1967]

Hey Go for Broke, I am jealous! I wish I had one. Do you want to trade your M1 for some toy soldiers? BTW, you are not derailing this thread. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Go for Broke]

The rifles serial number is less than 500,000. So I'm guessing its early WWII era. Its in beautiful condition. The stock is not WWII, but more modern. It weighs 9.5 lbs, but very balanced. The bayonet is WWI and 16" long and awkward. I guess that's why WWII bayonets were 10" long.

 

[4th Hussar]

Wonder how big is the Uruguayan Navy. Can't remember that there was one when I lived back there in the 1950s. Of course, that was fifty plus years ago {eek3}

According to Wikipedia their navy is about 5700 personnel and less than 25 ships. 3 frigates, an oiler and lots of patrol boats. The "fleet" includes a couple of scooners which I assume are sailboats. Sorry Mike, but no carriers or cruisers are listed.

 

[ucla1967]

According to Wikipedia their navy is about 5700 personnel and less than 25 ships. 3 frigates, an oiler and lots of patrol boats. The "fleet" includes a couple of scooners which I assume are sailboats. Sorry Mike, but no carriers or cruisers are listed.

Aw shucks. Did it mention if they have a Marine Corps or maybe these guys are naval infantry.