This video offers a book review of "Allied Rifle Contracts in America" by Luke Mercaldo. The book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of hundreds of thousands of rifles manufactured in the United States during World War I under contract for Allied nations like Britain, France, Canada, and Russia. It highlights specific examples beyond the Mosin Nagant, including Belgian 1889 Mausers, Remington Rolling Blocks, Winchester 1895s, Remington Berthiers, Savage 1899 lever actions, and Pattern 1914 Enfields. The review emphasizes the book's detailed exploration of contract origins, production challenges, inspection processes, financial outcomes for US firms, and the eventual global distribution of these firearms.
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