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RE: The Second Boer War and the theory of small-arms fire

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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