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Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle, shown above, somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a (...)
Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle, shown above, somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a (...)

Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle, shown above, somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a (...)

Date8/9/1941
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  • Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle, shown above, somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a (...)
  • Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle; shown above; somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a cartridge about three times as big as a .303. This man is learning how to use the sight.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Among the small airms included in platoon weapons is the Boys' anti-tank rifle; shown above; somewhat reminiscent of the old elephant gun. It fires a cartridge about three times as big as a .303. This man is learning how to use the sight.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002103F
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