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James K · March 1, 2013, 11:43 AM

Many and wondrous are the stories told to sell fake carbines. One of my favorites is that sling swivels on a "carbine" indicate that it was made for Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" because they fought as infantry and used slings. Sure.

Jim

March 1, 2013, 11:43 AM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Many and wondrous are the stories told to sell fake carbines. One of my favorites is that sling swivels on a "carbine" indicate that it was made for Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" because they fought as infantry and used slings. Sure. Jim