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James K · April 18, 2007, 10:16 AM

I have seen an M1 rifle fired until the handguards flamed and the barrel turned red and drooped (not my gun; it belonged to my uncle - Sam that is). But even though rounds would cook off, the barrel didn't burst and I doubt it would have.

Jim

April 18, 2007, 10:16 AM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have seen an M1 rifle fired until the handguards flamed and the barrel turned red and drooped (not my gun; it belonged to my uncle - Sam that is). But even though rounds would cook off, the barrel didn't burst and I doubt it would have. Jim