"Evan Williams" wrote in message
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Apologies for off-topicality

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I would have much preferred to carry an M-14 or even an M-1 Garand (I
decided a while ago
to avoid the argument as to which one is the greatest battle rifle in the
entire universe by purchasing one of each).

I've always wondered, what are the differences between the M1, the M1 Garand
and the M14? Is it just cosmetic stuff like magazine capacity, barrel length
and shape of the stock etc, or is there a big difference in the action?

/*obligatory nationalist point scoring to be taken with pinch of salt*/
Of course, the SLR kicked both their arses, and the Lee-Enfield was better
still! ;-)

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