Britishmuzzleloaders Discussion: The Pattern 1908 to Pattern 1937 Transition: Why?
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Mike and Rob of Britishmuzzleloaders discuss the whys and wherefores of the changes from the 1908 Pattern web equipment to the 1937 Pattern. Something to do with rifles and BREN light machine guns.
Also featuring: a couple of .303 Lee Enfield No.4's and an SMLE
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