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James K · July 16, 2013, 11:51 AM

I like the way the c. 1960 fakers' term "tanker" has become shorthand for any short barrel rifle. There were never any issue "tanker" Garands or "tanker" M1903's and there sure weren't any "tanker" Mauser 98's.

Jim

July 16, 2013, 11:51 AM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I like the way the c. 1960 fakers' term "tanker" has become shorthand for any short barrel rifle. There were never any issue "tanker" Garands or "tanker" M1903's and there sure weren't any "tanker" Mauser 98's. Jim