Troops who had been issued carbines would have to rely on the newly developed until a satisfactory bayonet could be developed.
We are just experiencing the same dilemma that had taken place almost seventy years ago, in the late ʼ30s to be precise, and that had racked the brains of gunsmiths and technical officers in the U.
Small parts may have been replaced during the war due to normal field use and maintenance.
However during it's service life it had a type three barrel band installed and a latter style rear sight installed poorly.
The weapon was repeatedly tested by the U.
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An import stamp on the barrel, or worse the receiver, will hurt your Carbine's value - how much, is in the eye of the buyer.
They developed and field-tested prototype bayonets that they designated the T4, T5, and T6.