This video delves into the unique history of the Amsterdam Police's adopted carbine after World War II. Faced with a lack of suitable readily available firearms, they opted for new FN-manufactured carbines chambered in 8mm Mauser, piggybacking on a larger Dutch East Indies Army order. These carbines, featuring a "J" crest for Queen Juliana, retained features like a bayonet lug and dual sling options, though the wrist sling swivel was quickly modified. The video highlights the eventual discontinuation of the 8mm Mauser carbines by 1965 due to excessive recoil and muzzle blast, being replaced by the more suitable American M1 Carbine for law enforcement duties.
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