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Object Details

Category
Weapons and ammunition
Related period
1945-1989 (production), Second World War (association)
Creator
Bsa
Production date
1945
Dimensions

whole: L 47cms (71cms stock extended) BL 20cms Calibre: .30 carbine

Catalogue number
FIR 6248

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