This video explores the Bommarito, an independent American battle rifle design from the 1910s. Developed by Giuseppe Bommarito, it featured a short recoil operated, toggle-locked system chambered in .30-06 and utilized 20-round detachable magazines. The rifle was submitted for US War Department adoption and underwent testing at Springfield Armory, though without significant success. It remained in development until 1918. The video highlights access to a unique specimen from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site's reference collection.
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