NIGHTLORD40K
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Another consideration was that they wanted to issue guards and other second-line troops some sort of firearm so they could do their job (deterrence), but which would be useless if stolen by insurrectionists, rebels, or criminals.Well true... But how much and what size birdshot can a .410 shotshell contain back in whatever year that Enfield was converted over?
A single shot, short range, smoothbore that took non-standard ammo was just the ticket. Dont forget, it could still mount a pretty long, nasty bayonet too.