Turner's semi auto Lee Enfield conversion

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Here's something that's new to me, American Engineer Russel J. Turner developed a semi-automatic version of the S.M.L.E. as a new infantry rifle which was trialed and rejected by the U.S. in 1941. Apparently some time later it was tested by Canada as a possible replacement for the No.4 rifle but was rejected and Canada eventually opted for the FN FAL. More can be read at the Historical Arms webpage here:
https://www.historicalfirearms.info/...ic-lee-enfield