U.S. Model 45-A Rifle

[HerbG]

I recently found a photograph of "...an experimental .30in calibre Model 45-A rifle fitted with a telescopic sight......" in the book, The Sniper at War, by Michael E. Haskew. As you can see from the photo the rifle is equipped with a vertical grip and is probably fed from a BAR magazine. The photo was supposedly taken during the liberation of Manila, Philippines. Can anybody shed any light on this rifle?

[screaming-eagle]

wow, never seen that before, very interesting! I guess you learn something new everyday!

[Charlie Flick]

There was an article recently in the Small Arms Review on this weapon. That issue is sitting in a large stack of periodicals on the table next to my bed waiting to be read. If I can dig it out I will let you know what it says. I seem to recall that the rifle was a prototype/experimental and never went beyond the testing stage.

 

Regards,

Charlie Flick

[HerbG]

There was an article recently in the Small Arms Review on this weapon. That issue is sitting in a large stack of periodicals on the table next to my bed waiting to be read. If I can dig it out I will let you know what it says. I seem to recall that the rifle was a prototype/experimental and never went beyond the testing stage.

 

Regards,

Charlie Flick

 

Thanks Charlie, that would be a great help!

[Linedoggie]

Small Arms Review did a article on this a while ago. I might also add that the clean look of the Technical Sergeant with Chevrons and chinstrap while street fighting in Manila doesnt seem very plausible.