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Originally Posted by cletrac
Not sure if it's the same thing, but I have read of a training rifle that was held close to a paper target. When you pulled the trigger, a spring-loaded armature poked a hole in the paper. The sighting points were set higher on the paper to allow for the height of the sight line. Sounds kind of Mickey Mouse by today's standards, doesn't it?
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hello david
the training rifle you speak of is called a swift training rifle. it was made in the united kingdom, and used by the R.C.A.F. as a training aid. they came in a transit chest with targets, and metal target holder, which is attached to the business end of the barrel. astetically, they were based on the lee enfield, similar size and weight, with a working bolt and trigger. collectors source has one for sale at present. they do make a nice wall hanger or conversation piece. i have also seen an american trainer based on the '03 springfield rifle turn up for sale in canada more than once. these are wood/ steel, similar in size and weight to the real thing. the third training rifle that stands out, is basically a cut out of wood likeness of a rifle, which usually bears the c/ broad arrow. as for this webley, i would like to see a pic of it, because it's a new one to me.