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    29 July 20 Garand Picture of the Day



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    All those gas traps...
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    And to think, back then they were just another rifle and a heavy one at that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger View Post
    a heavy one
    Well, as I recall the ten+ lb rifles we handled weren't all that bad, specially later when we got into shape. Specially after a couple of years time. NOW on the other hand, we'd prefer a six- lb carbine I think... NOW they're heavy.
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    Look at the fabulous fiddle-back in the stock nearest the camera!
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    Makes for an attractive rifle stock. Nice...
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