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Czech 1946 experimental rifle
A variety of experimental self-loading rifles were developed in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and 40s. This is one of them, which shows some resemblance to Vaclev Holek’s 1929 rifle design.
A variety of experimental self-loading rifles were developed in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and 40s. This is one of them, which shows some resemblance to Vaclev Holek’s 1929 rifle design.
No information known about this rifle other than the brief description in the photo. If you know something about it, please let us know!
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