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For me this is a new story, I am sure there will be others on the forum who will also not have seen the concept before and would be interested to see this:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012 ... ret-rifle/

You need to read the comments at the bottom as there is more information there in.

DM

Interesting and one of the comments mentioned the Farquar-Hill rifle which is a fascinating 303 Semi Auto from the WWI time.

Another interesting idea I have only read about is the Penderson device:-
http://www.nramuseum.com/the-museum/the ... evice.aspx

A simple idea to turn every service rifle into a semi-auto overnight.

Designed to fit the M1917 amongst others. Worthy of further research I think

This is an interesting site as well http://www.forgottenweapons.com/ I particularly like this site as it has some very detailed cutaway views of rifle parts.

Theres a good article in the March 1994 Guns Review on Lugers SLR.

Joe

Joe, as you've stated the month and year the article appeared in a long defuct magazine, I presume you have the issue? If so, you now have to scan and post it as you can't just leave it there!!! sign01

Serves you right for not keeping your copies Simon. :55: :55:

How cool was that Farquar-Hill?!! :shakeshout:

So, the vertical fore-grip, a Brit idea going back 100 years? Somewhat like when Jeff Cooper admitted that the Scout Sling was a Brit idea with the SMLE.......!

And don't mention .280 British....

dromia wrote:Serves you right for not keeping your copies Simon. :55: :55:

Got to admit, in the days of Guns Review, I only bought it for the adverts and prices. I bought Guns and Ammo for articles on new guns! I imagined that GR was for old men that smelled of cosmoline and linseed oil........ I Bugger, I've nearly turned into one........

I thought it was more Rangoon oil and linseed oil my self, one of its main attractions along with great editorial integrity and authoritative, knowledgeable writing.

These are things todays quill scrapers know nothing about, they are sycophant scribes who will and fellate anyone who will pay them. And they call journalism a "profession", it makes you want to all over them with contempt. Trouble is they would probably enjoy it.


Hows the elbow BTW?