 | Subject: F-86 pilot weaponPosted by Kevin Mulhall Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 23:56:12 Message: Can anyone tell me about a unique side arm available to F-86 air crews? It is an over-under shotgun/rifle that was stored next to the pilot's seat. One barrel shot 410 shotgun shells, the other shot 22 rifle bullets. The weapon also folded in half for storage on the jet. I have come across one and can find no information regarding its origin or intended use. Thank you. Kevin | |
 | RE: F-86 pilot weapon Posted by berg Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 16:41:42 Message: the reply about being a survival weapon is corect. i was armament officer and only pistols were carried by pilots | |
| RE: F-86 pilot weapon Posted by RODL Friday, October 26, 2007 at 18:29:03 Message: Here`s a guess- sounds like a "survival weapon" i.e. used to live off the land if neccessary. The sidearm would be a pistol - .45 or so not a shoulder fired weapon. | |