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    This is number CGP 0004 in the photo below

    Reference CGP 0005 AT ENTRY 542 in trhe records it simply says: 5.56mm Alloy Bipod NO SAFETY in M85 Jungle Stock no scope fitted. Australiaicon for tests Page 67 in Bill Smallwoods Cambridge Book in the records
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