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During WWII in the Alutian Island invasion by the Japanese, there existed a lagistics problem. Seems the islands were so large no individual could carry enough food to actually travel the distances required to spy on the Japs. The militaries solution was to employ an outfit called Castners Cutthroats. These were mainly Alaskan sourdoughs and outdoorsmen familiar with the wild places. When asked what they need to go on extended inland reconisence missions, the one thing every cutthroat was supplied was a 22 handgun. This allowed the reco guys to secure needed food in a lightweight quiet gun. Google Castners Cutthroats and look at some photos and you will see their 22 pistols.
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