Kurtz Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software: Although it isn't know for sure, the general thinking is that the small metal "lip" under the MP40's barrel was put there so the gun wouldn't slip too far out of the vehicle. Steve<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> IIRC, the "lip´s" purpose is to snag on the edge of the Halftracks (when firing from inside the vehicle) thus preventing the weapon from accidently slipping inside the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Time Software Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 Ah! That was it. I knew I had something wrong, but didn't feel like cracking open any books to figure out what Funny how the thinking behind this fairly major design feature is not definately known for sure. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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