Semi auto bolt actions

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Semi auto bolt actions

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Nope, haven't lost my mind. I know it's around here somewhere, so it's not lost... :P

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The Snabb was well balanced, simple and rugged design that was intended as a low cost alternative to replacing large stocks of bolt action rifles with new semi-automatics. Though mechanically successful, the higher than anticipated price, coupled with the outbreak of the Second World War, ruined the Snabb’s chances.
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Re: Semi auto bolt actions

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Interesting.

The Brits did a conversion of the Sht Lee Enfield to self loader, it had a spring loaded butt plate, and a linkage and cam arrangement on the bolt handle. When the gun fired, recoil moved the gun backwards and the cam operated the bolt handle. Didn't look very practical, but proved it could be done.
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Don't forget the 03 with the Pederson device.
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About two years back I saw a 22 LR rifle that could be used as an auto or a bolt action. I can't remember the manufacturer but I do remember that it was of European origin.
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They don`t get much uglier than that one in the picture. :shock:
It wouldn't even have to shoot, the deer would die laughing... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Chuck 100 yd wrote:They don`t get much uglier than that one in the picture. :shock:
It wouldn't even have to shoot, the deer would die laughing... :lol: :lol: :lol:

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There was also the NZ designed Charlton LMG based on the SMLE:

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The original rifle is well hidden.....


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton_Automatic_Rifle
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I had one of these for sale when I worked in a gun shop:
http://sportingoutdoors.blogspot.com/20 ... rifle.html

It is the Walther Model 1

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