This video explores the rare Charlton Automatic Rifle, a unique conversion of a bolt-action firearm to a self-loading rifle. Designed for the New Zealand Home Guard, it allowed the reallocation of Bren guns for active service, serving as an emergency defense weapon against potential Japanese invasion. Despite 1500 being produced, most were destroyed post-war, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. The video highlights the Royal Armouries' collection and offers resources for further research on the Charlton's manufacture.
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