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Originally Posted by dragoon500ly
Its interesting the number of WWII gear that is still being used around the world. There was a video a couple of years ago showing Columbia Army troops, using US-surplus M-1917A1 water-cooled machine guns against the drug cartels.
Korean war vintage 3.5-inch bazookas were used by the IDF through the 1980s.
Several African armies still use bolt action Mausers.
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Actually it does make sense, considering TONS of WWII era crap was made, might as well put it to use somehow...if it ain't broke, use it until it is (which I know is a modification of "if it aint' broke, don't fix it").
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