Formidable Weapon.
A formidable rival to the revolver i^ the light automatic" carbine or jisU)', which cnm-?s from Germany md, 8.-tlginnr. 1^ is vp ] f half the weight of a rifl ', i« wighted to 500 ytrd-), and its. o^jt k under £10. Pen cartridges may be inserted in me second, and ag mqny ftfl 80 -hotß per minute, have \>%w JbtejjT from it. Smokeless amraunitioa is; used, and he (cartridges are v.9*y'lißbt in weight. It is expected that thsweapon will be very useful for spotting •13 well as for more seriotis'purpoaes.
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Manawatu Herald, 15 June 1899, Page 2
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91Formidable Weapon. Manawatu Herald, 15 June 1899, Page 2
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