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Unread 02-13-2016, 07:28 AM   #15
Sergio Natali
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Originally Posted by Olle View Post
I seriously doubt that this one is a WWII trophy. I have seen some battlefield pickups like this, but they came from more modern conflicts like Vietnam and Afghanistan (didn't Ed Tinker post one not too long ago?). The condition reminds me of the Chinese issue Broomhandles, so it could also be an imported surplus gun.
I agree with Olle, I've seen several real battlefields pickups in the past, but their tipical worn out look and rust/neglect marks were very different I think.
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