In Reply to: The Second Boer War and the theory of small-arms fire posted by Timbo in Oz on September 28, 2016 at 21:44:23:
Tim,
Excellent! I assume that rejected British 7 mm was the belted case you referred to earlier?
It's interesting the difference in viewpoint on cock-on-opening vs cock-on-closing. Here, with the Springfield, and popularity of Mauser actions, many articles saw the 1917's cock-on-closing as a detriment as it requires extra force to close. Most US and European rifles are cock-on-opening, and the vast majority have front locking lugs. However, except for the Springfield, they are all sporting rifles, not military arms.
I suppose I could look it up; but did the very smooth Mannlicher action cock on opening or closing?
Jerry
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Follow Ups
- RE: The Second Boer War and the theory of small-arms fire - Bold Eagle 08:56:04 09/29/16 (3)
- Here ya go! eh? - Timbo in Oz 01:48:36 12/19/16 (0)
- Cock on closing does not require extra force, and thus it moves the weapon less. - Timbo in Oz 12:28:53 09/29/16 (1)
- Cock on openig rotates the weapon. - Timbo in Oz 01:43:51 12/19/16 (0)