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Philippine Constabulary Rifle

In 1906, Henry T. Allen, the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, requested a rifle suitable for the short statue of his Constabulary troops. The first order was for 300 1899 Krag Carbines. These, along with about 4,600 more, were altered by shortening and refitting to accept bayonets.
Firearms and Ordnance

A Look at the Philippine Constabulary Rifle

By Ron Norman

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