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Old 11-10-11, 11:39 AM   #1
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Default Spitfire gun still works after being burried for 70 years.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15652440
Cool video clip of them test firing the gun
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Those were the days Long before we made SA-80s that jammed if you look them wrong.
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Not sure...waiting of a phone call from the son and heir.
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Those were the days Long before we made SA-80s that jammed if you look them wrong.
The days of wood and metal firearms...long before plastics
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Not sure...waiting of a phone call from the son and heir.
Yes it is more important, rubber legs, you can have another night
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bring back swords and Knights in shining armour!
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