Feb. 02, 1953 - New Style Weapons At Small Arms School - Hythe Celebrating Centenary: Many new and old style weapons were demonstrated today at the Small Arms School, at Hythe, Kent - formerly the School Musketry - formed in 1853 - when the school celebrated it's 100th anniversary. Some of the early weapons were contrasted with their modern counter parts.Photo shows Q.M.S. Chief Instructor D. Maber demonstrates the 7 mm Rifle which is self-loading at the school.

Feb. 02, 1953 - New Style Weapons At Small Arms School - Hythe Celebrating Centenary: Many new and old style weapons were demonstrated today at the Small Arms School, at Hythe, Kent - formerly the School Musketry - formed in 1853 - when the school celebrated it's 100th anniversary. Some of the early weapons were contrasted with their modern counter parts.Photo shows Q.M.S. Chief Instructor D. Maber demonstrates the 7 mm Rifle which is self-loading at the school. Stock Photo
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Feb. 02, 1953 - New Style Weapons At Small Arms School - Hythe Celebrating Centenary: Many new and old style weapons were demonstrated today at the Small Arms School, at Hythe, Kent - formerly the School Musketry - formed in 1853 - when the school celebrated it's 100th anniversary. Some of the early weapons were contrasted with their modern counter parts.Photo shows Q.M.S. Chief Instructor D. Maber demonstrates the 7 mm Rifle which is self-loading at the school. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)

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