October 6th, 2003
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| Frisch, Fromm, Fröhlich, Frei!
Join Date: September 28th, 2003 Status: Available Rep Power: 26 | Re: deployed .30cal you need at least 3 men to move a .50 cal.
1 for the gun, 1 for the tripod and 1 for the ammo.
The M1919 .30 cal was more common at US GIs, because with it´s 18 kilos (no ammo) it was
easier to move. Further it had no buttstock, but some kind of shoulder rings, which made it
suitable for paratroopers. |
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