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I was never aware that the BB paraded with weapons! If this became public knowledge, they might have a recruitment surge...
Added by Mike Dunster on 18 November 2008
It was pointed out at the time that these rifles were considered to be too warlike, and their use was discontinued, even although they were only REPLICAS.
Added by Peter Burges. on 18 November 2008
BB rifle drill stopped after world war 1.
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Anonymous comment added on 18 November 2008
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