The Soviet reparations angle makes a lot of sense. I was under the impression the Z-M 746 gun was here in the USA.

Also, on the "Chevalier" stamped on the gun, I'm going to bet it was a model name relating to "grade". Maybe there was a fancier "Roi" or "Dauphin" or even a simple "Travailler", too.


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