Short: Inspecting an RSC 1917 Gas System
Semiauto Rifles
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The French Model 1917 RSC rifle has a rather unusual gas system, and without some experience it can be difficult to know what one is looking at in one. So today, we're taking a quick look at how to be sure all the essential parts are in place in an RSC.
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