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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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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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The days of wood and metal firearms...long before plastics
bring back swords and Knights in shining armour!
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So were Lucas electronics. Remember "The Lord Of Darkness"?
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Pardon?.....could be me
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Just teasing. "Made in Britain" was meant to be praise, and it was, and I agree. But it put me in mind of a British firm that was legendary for its bad products, so of course I just couldn't resist.
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From an American design.
But improved upon during the manufacturing process....and by women at that
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But improved upon during the manufacturing process....and by women at that
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