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During the Group's visit to New Mexico it met with the very best hospitality from the citizens of Columbus and the various State and Federal organisations it can into contact with. Not backward in coming forward the group was able to arrange a visit to the U.S./ Mexican International Border to see it for ourselves and appreciate the problems the Border Patrol and the Customs & Immigration Service face securing the under belly of the United States. In addition the group was able to spend a day on a proper small arms range to experience first hand the rifles and hand guns used by the soldiers of the period. Thanks to the generosity of the local citizens and an ex-pat member of the group now living in the U.S. the group had a number of Springfield Model 1903 Rifles, a Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun and a Colt Model 1911 to have a go with.
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On The Border[Top of Page]
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The U.S. Border Patrol Hummer Catch Wagon we followed out to the border. we were
sure gald we had hired SUV's!
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The boundary pillar on radar Hill, one of the markers placed when the international
border was set out in the 1880's. Mexico to the rear (left of frame).
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Standing by the pillar looking Eastward along the border toward the official crossing point
at Palomas. Notice there is no physical barrier, just dirt roads on either side for the
Border Patrol (U.S. side) and 'other' traffic (Mexican side). |
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Standing by the pillar, this time looking Westward. Notice we have a barrier, but it is a low
box steel 'fence' presenting no real obstacle for those wishing to cross out of site of the Patrol.
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The group poses with their Border Patrol host/ escort by the pillar on Radar Hill on a VERY windy day.
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On The Range[Top of Page]
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Firing the Colt Model 1911 from the sitting position.
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A 1 Inch group of 3 rounds from 25 yds with a Springfield Model 1903, Cal. .30 06
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The Colt Model 1911 once again, this time fired from the standing position.
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