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Old 11-12-2007, 11:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thornycroft bullpup carbine

The WORLDS FIRST bullpup, Designed in 1901 for cavalry regiments and chambered for the .303 SAA Ball round, Internal magazine holds around 5 rounds. Never entered mass production.



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Old 12-12-2007, 02:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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For a bolt action weapon it seems a damn daft idea. The bolt seems to far back.

Can you provide more details about the weapon as I can't find anything of use on the web except the same picture? It would be interesting to read reports on the trials and why it was rejected.
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