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James K · May 30, 2014, 11:27 AM

Hi, Alan,

I agree that the "SAAR" is a political term, not a technical one, but the Pedersen-equipped M1903 is semi-auto, and it was intended for use in an assault. It might not fit a current definition of a "SAAR", but it was exactly that, not a modified selective fire weapon.

Jim

May 30, 2014, 11:27 AM	#13
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, Alan, I agree that the "SAAR" is a political term, not a technical one, but the Pedersen-equipped M1903 is semi-auto, and it was intended for use in an assault. It might not fit a current definition of a "SAAR", but it was exactly that, not a modified selective fire weapon. Jim