lysanderxiii
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He will. I noticed the difference between an M16A1 and M16A2 . . .Which an 18-20 year old isn't going to notice, nor care about.
It is only three inches shorter than the Long Lee Enfield or Krag–Jørgensen and the same weight.
Then you throw on the 17 inch bayonet, the thing is a pike.
I like the old M1917 and Pattern '14s myself, but they aren't a pound and three inches better than the M1903 or SMLE.