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Pedersen pertinent parts. Left to right...Rifle, with web sling, (or in U.S. use, leather M-1907), empty non-reversible clip, 3 loose rounds, 20-round box of original .276 ammunition, filled 10-round en bloc clip, Pattern 1913 bayonet and scabbard, (or in US use, M-1917 bayonet and scabbard).
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The Pedersen compared to the rifle it was to replace, the No. 1 Mk. III*, (in this case a 1945 Lithgow). Although the Pedersen's elegant lines make it appear longer, actual comparison reveals it to be 1/2" shorter than the S.M.L.E.
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Beautiful trim lines of serial Number 185. Note unusual placement of safety in front of slide handle, requiring more hand movement than usual to get into action from "SAFE" position.
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Elegant, but beefy, rear sight with precise range and windage adjustments, which are actually adjustable in 1/2 minute increments at 100 yards.
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Luger-like toggle-lock mechanism in open position illustrates the possibility of the shooter's helmet taking a beating.
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Can't help but admire the level of machining skill and creative genius behind the design of this semi-auto action.
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Visible through the large holes in the metal handguard are the spiral cooling fins machined in the barrel.
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Vickers-made Pedersen markings. US-made markings will be, "U.S. SEMI AUTO RIFLE T1 CAL. .276 PEDERSEN PATENTS"
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One of very few visible inspection or proof marks. This mark on top of the bolt. Perhaps a London commercial proof?
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Second visible inspection or proof mark, on top of receiver, in front of bolt. Possibly inspector two at Crayford?
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Safety. Interestingly, the Pedersen handbook states, "Spelt "REDY" on the rifle owing to lack of space". No one thought to change it to "FIRE"?
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Compact, but solid, rear sight. The elevation drum bears, "v" over "84". If this is an inspection mark, it is completly different than the few others present.
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Except for the protruding 10-shot mag perhaps, as sleek and pretty as any sporting rifle.
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Wonder how long it would take to get used to having all that metal jumping in front of your eye on every shot?
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This view of the complicated action also shows, on the upper- right corner of the receiver, a faintly struck proofmark that is probably the same as the one on the bolt.
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Area of fore-end, directly below the barrel cooling fins, drilled and slotted to assist cooling.
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Large slots below un-finned barrel section provide more cooling capacity.
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This rather odd front sight configuration presents an excellent sight picture.
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Although strong, the front sight blade lacks protecting ears, like its contemporary US and Mauser patterns.
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A front sight not usually expected on a military rifle.
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