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    U.S. Army Tests the Bergman Automatic Pistol

    Hey Guys, Bear with me, if this is off-topic one of the mods can take it down. I am not a German collector per say. Anytime I come across something at NARA concerning German firearms and the imperial era I figured I'd post them if it can help you guys or if you may find it an interesting read...
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    U.S. Army tests the "New Mauser Rifle"

    More from the Boston Archives The Army Ordnance examined the "New" Mauser rifle. I can only assume based on the pictures it's the Gew98. The file is a lot larger but thought you might like to see some of the highlights. Hope you all enjoy!
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    Mauser Patent Infringement

    I just got back from a week long trek at the Archives outside of Boston. I mentioned finding this among other things. Chris asked me to post it. Enjoy!
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    Testing of gas on rifles

    A friend and colleague pointed out that Preussner was a fairly well known competitive marksman in the pre-war era. Winning the USMC cup in 1917. Long story short, the Ordnance Department recruited a lot of well known officers that were involved in marksmanship and musketry to help instruct and...
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    Testing of gas on rifles

    Good morning all! Several weeks ago Chris and I were discussing the effects of poison gas on firearms during the Great War. He mentioned there was some discussion about this on here. I said if I came across any Army Ordnance reports concerning the tests I would be happy to share. I understand...
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    Tank Gewehr at Frankford Arsenal

    Greetings all! I'm more of a U.S. collector and researcher. I digitize small arms related files with a focus on 1900-1945ish. But I was talking to some guys that frequent this site. They said you might like to see some documentation from the U.S. side that talks about German related small...
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