Did this rifle save a life? The RSC Modèle 1917 Fusil Automatique
France
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5m 16s
Damaged present on this incredible object might have actually saved a soldier's life. Jonathan examines how a French poilu, out of ammunition was likely saved by his RSC Fusil Automatique M1917 taking a bullet.
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