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    Correctimondo Peter,
    It was retained really in the hope that it could decoke the GPMG when needed as a number two. Yes there were adequate means in the GYMPY cleaning kit to do its own thing, but the gauze did have its uses being rigid and all, and got6 to some hard places easier!!
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