Model 45A

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Design

The Model 45A utilized the magazine from the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle. Rather than iron sights, it featured an integral scope. Its purpose is unclear, but it is alternately described as an "experimental .30 caliber light machine gun (LMG)" or a "field expedient .30 cal."Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

See also

References

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  • Tom Laemlein. The Incredible U.S. Model 45A. Small Arms Review, January 2010.
  • Model 45A

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