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1.

What aircraft was specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles to be handed over to the Allies after WWI?
- A.
  
  Fokker D-VII
- B.
  
  Fokker Dr.1
- C.
  
  Pfalz D-III
- D.
  
  Albatross D.Va
Correct Answer
A. Fokker D-VII
2.

The Pedersen 276 rifle lost to the Garand rifle in military trials due to what reason?
- A.
  
  Lubricated Bullets
- B.
  
  Weighed Over 9 Lbs.
- C.
  
  Pedersen Insulted Macarthur
- D.
  
  Was Inaccurate Over 200 Yards
Correct Answer
A. Lubricated Bullets
3.

In the evolution of the rifle, what immediately followed the flintlock mechanism?
- A.
  
  Wheelock
- B.
  
  Matchlock
- C.
  
  Caplock
- D.
  
  Matlock
Correct Answer
C. Caplock
4.

The M-1 Garand was chambered for what cartridge?
- A.
  
  30-06
- B.
  
  6.5x55 Mauser
- C.
  
  .223 Remington
- D.
  
  .308 Winchester
Correct Answer
A. 30-06
5.

The SMLE is chambered for what cartridge?
- A.
  
  30-06
- B.
  
  .303 British
- C.
  
  .308 Winchester
- D.
  
  .223 Remington
Correct Answer
B. .303 British
6.

Which weapon could fire a projectile the farthest?
- A.
  
  Trebuchet
- B.
  
  Catapult
- C.
  
  Crossbow
- D.
  
  Mangronel
Correct Answer
A. Trebuchet
7.

What is the only modification that has been made to the M-2 .50 cal. machinegun since it came into service with the U.S. military?
- A.
  
  Barrel Modified To Be More Accurate
- B.
  
  Slightly Different Construction To Aid In Fast Disassembly
- C.
  
  Improved Sights
- D.
  
  Wooden Grips Changed To Plastic
Correct Answer
D. Wooden Grips Changed To Plastic
8.

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 5?
- A.
  
  Kingtiger
- B.
  
  Panther
- C.
  
  Tiger
- D.
  
  Mark 4
Correct Answer
B. Panther
9.

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 6?
- A.
  
  Panzerkamfschlagen
- B.
  
  King Tiger
- C.
  
  Tiger
- D.
  
  Panther
Correct Answer
C. Tiger
10.

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 7?
- A.
  
  Panther
- B.
  
  Tiger
- C.
  
  Kubelwagon
- D.
  
  King Tiger
Correct Answer
D. King Tiger
11.

How many mauser 1898 bolt action rifles have the sultan of the Ottoman Empire's name engraved on them?
- A.
  
  100
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  1000
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
C. 1000
12.

What popular name was given to the M1 .30 caliber rifle, widely used by US forces in World War II?
- A.
  
  Enfield
- B.
  
  Garand
- C.
  
  Thompson
- D.
  
  Springfield
Correct Answer
B. Garand
13.

Named for its co-developer, what type of muzzle-loading rifle bullet was widely used in the American Civil War?
- A.
  
  Minie Ball
- B.
  
  Bonet Ball
- C.
  
  Pinet Ball
- D.
  
  Linnet Ball
Correct Answer
A. Minie Ball
14.

What colorful nickname was given to the British Army's Land Pattern Musket?
- A.
  
  Brown Bess
- B.
  
  Blue Bess
- C.
  
  Grey Bess
- D.
  
  Green Bess
Correct Answer
A. Brown Bess
15.

In 2010, the US Army announced an open competition to choose a successor to which heavily-used carbine?
- A.
  
  M4
- B.
  
  AR-15
- C.
  
  M14
- D.
  
  M16
Correct Answer
A. M4

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All About Guns & Weapons

What aircraft was specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles to be handed over to the Allies after WWI?

The Pedersen 276 rifle lost to the Garand rifle in military trials due to what reason?

In the evolution of the rifle, what immediately followed the flintlock mechanism?

The M-1 Garand was chambered for what cartridge?

The SMLE is chambered for what cartridge?

Which weapon could fire a projectile the farthest?

What is the only modification that has been made to the M-2 .50 cal. machinegun since it came into service with the U.S. military?

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 5?

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 6?

What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 7?

How many mauser 1898 bolt action rifles have the sultan of the Ottoman Empire's name engraved on them?

What popular name was given to the M1 .30 caliber rifle, widely used by US forces in World War II?

Named for its co-developer, what type of muzzle-loading rifle bullet was widely used in the American Civil War?

What colorful nickname was given to the British Army's Land Pattern Musket?

In 2010, the US Army announced an open competition to choose a successor to which heavily-used carbine?