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James K · November 19, 2008, 10:56 PM

I don't doubt that it would be possible to make a magazine that would fit either rifle, and also that some magazines might swap, but I tried several No. 4 magazines in different No. 1 rifles and never got any that would really act as detachable magazines, as they had to be driven in and out. They might have worked if just left in but I didn't consider that to be "interchangeable."

Jim

November 19, 2008, 10:56 PM	#10
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I don't doubt that it would be possible to make a magazine that would fit either rifle, and also that some magazines might swap, but I tried several No. 4 magazines in different No. 1 rifles and never got any that would really act as detachable magazines, as they had to be driven in and out. They might have worked if just left in but I didn't consider that to be "interchangeable." Jim