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Lever Delayed Blowback, A French Connection? FAMAS, AA52

France • 11m

Chap takes a look at the principle of lever delayed blowback using some uniquely French examples (naturellement, notamment un FAMAS et un AA52), a spring, a brass rod and bits of wood.

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