The Pedersen Selfloading Rifle, designed by John Pedersen, was a primary competitor to the M1 Garand in US military trials. It featured a unique toggle-locked, delayed blowback action and was chambered in .276 Pedersen. Despite its advanced design, it was ultimately passed over for the M1 Garand due to logistical concerns and a mandate to stick with the .30-06 caliber.
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