http://www.forgottenweapons.com/the-ver ... s-d-julia/
Interesting to see a rifle been shot I've only ever seen pictures of, what is also interesting is that during the period and just after there were so many attempts to modify a b/a to a semi auto rather than design one from the ground up. There was obviously a lot of attempts to design unique semi autos but some must of felt it was better to take a proven design and adapt. I suppose also the adaptation during war time might be viewed as a better solution than an entirely new rifle.
Anyway. enjoy.
Semi-auto SMLE
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Re: Semi-auto SMLE
Not as much taking a proven design, as a cheaper option by designing a new bolt assembly for a rifle that was held in stock to the tune of several tens of thousands...
Similar idea with the U.S. Pederson device.
We'd already done a very successful conversion in the previous century, with the Snider.
Same logic/£sd, sort of....a completely new design would render the already purchased rifles instantly redundant.
Similar idea with the U.S. Pederson device.
We'd already done a very successful conversion in the previous century, with the Snider.
Same logic/£sd, sort of....a completely new design would render the already purchased rifles instantly redundant.
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Re: Semi-auto SMLE
Very interesting, thanks.
Re: Semi-auto SMLE
That's spooky, without seeing this thread I have literally just been watching this !
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