[Chainmail]

Many people aren't aware that because Britain was disarmed, they were desperately short of small arms for home defense when the Germans threatened to invade in 1940.

The NRA collected donated American rifles that were sent to Britain to arm the Home Guard.

Not sure if we ever got them back.

[wastoute]

I am sure. We didn’t.

[Oatka]

Many people aren't aware that because Britain was disarmed, they were desperately short of small arms for home defense when the Germans threatened to invade in 1940.

The NRA collected donated American rifles that were sent to Britain to arm the Home Guard.

They sent back a few and destroyed the rest. Next time, I ain't agonna send any of mine over.

[GunsareOK]

I recall an NRA Rifleman article some years ago saying that a large number of these rifles weren’t returned. Can’t recall the specifics.

[marktwain]

The NRA collected donated American rifles that were sent to Britain to arm the Home Guard.

Not sure if we ever got them back.

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Nearly all were dumped in the ocean rather than return them to the United States.

At least one was returned because the owner had a brass plate made with his name and address and instructions to return it, and had it screwed to the stock.