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Originally Posted by jdmcm
Interesting to note the rails welded to the turret upper sides and what looks like a missing cupola, In service modification to hang extra kit from or post war to assist people climbing on it?
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You can see that on more American M4s in wartime photos, the principal use seems to have been to hang bags and things off of. Finding photos of it online is somewhat difficult, but here’s one with a similar rail clearly visible:
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And a full-length one along the hull side to boot.