There is probably an explanation and I see where you're all coming from but knowing the procurement system as it has been since the 60's or so and until very recently, then there is not the slightest chance of an item of kit coming back from service to the manufacturer then going back into the supply chain. Telescopes, like Land Rovers, Omega and Longines wristwatches, Kershaw binos etc etc simply didn't go back to the manufacturers for FTR like rifles.
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