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Unread 02-02-2017, 02:42 PM   #1
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Why is it called the Big Bore Variant???

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Because it's in 9 mm instead of the smaller 7,65 mm.
The standard Swiss army Luger was a .30.

At least thats what I think is meant with big bore.
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