I was reading the other day about the other American service rifle the Army investigated prior to the adoption of the M1. Pederson (of the Pederson Device fame) apparently invented a very simple action that really impressed the folks back then. Eventually, Garand's system ended up working better in field trials, but the basis of Pederson's design turned some heads.
Anyone know anything about that rifle. I'd really like to know how it worked, or see a picture of the parts involved.
Anyone know anything about that rifle. I'd really like to know how it worked, or see a picture of the parts involved.