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Lot #480
Curtis LeMay: “You are right about the .308 rifle...the bolt does not always catch the next shell when it is pushed forward”

“You are right about the .308 rifle...the bolt does not always catch the next shell when it is pushed forward”

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“You are right about the .308 rifle...the bolt does not always catch the next shell when it is pushed forward”

TLS signed “Curtis E. LeMay,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command letterhead, October 10, 1955. Letter to George C. Sullivan, founder of arms engineering company ArmaLite. In part: “You are right about the .308 rifle. The feeding is the only fault I have been able to find with it…the bolt does not always catch the next shell when it is pushed forward. I think a redesigned cartridge follower plus a little careful grinding on the side of the receiver would eliminate the trouble. As soon as I can get to it I plan on trying to make a new follower and try it out.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered dampstaining and a rusty paperclip impression to the top, light overall creases, and a tiny tear to the upper right. RR Auction COA.

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