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Old 15-03-10, 10:21
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Adrian Barrell
 
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Originally Posted by Lynn Eades View Post
I would guess that Martyn's harpoon gun is a later production, purpose built unit, rather than the earlier production adaptions from std. issue rifles.

Indeed, it is the 'Bomb thrower no 3' and it used a falling block action a la Martini Henri. these were the more common type in NW Europe and were often seen on early Shermans.

I have a pair on mine.
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