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Encyclopedia > Colt M1905 New Marine

The Colt M1905 New Marine is basically a 338. powered rifle which didn't seem to catch on quite well. It was used primarly by the USMC and the US Air Force. This picture is an example of one US soldier holding one: http://www.actionfigureworld.com/acatalog/4105-us-5th-marine.jpg


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While the range of a pistol is about 50 yards (45.7 m) and the existing rifles several hundred yards, the requirement for the new firearm called for a firearm with a range of 300 yards (275 m).
After Marine Corps semi-automatic rifle trials in 1940, Browning's rear-locking tilting bolt design was considered to be unreliable in sandy conditions.
It was cobbled together using the trigger housing and lockwork of a Winchester M1905 rifle.
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