Demonstration Of The New F. N. Rifle 1954

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CU. New rifle - Belgian F.N.30. CU. Stand at east - shoulder demonstration - squad drill with F.N.30. The F.N.30. being fired. 50 mm. Browning in action. 120 mm.Bat. firing. The Canadian Iroquois flame thrower.

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
78386
Sort Number:
UN 2678 A
Time in/Out:
01:53:08:00 / 01:56:46:00
Canister:
UN 2678 A
Film ID:
2630.24
Issue Date:
1954

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