This review examines two Ethiopian Gras carbines, highlighting Ethiopia's unique historical sovereignty against European colonialism. Emperor Menelik II's modernization efforts and Empress Taytu's influence are discussed, alongside the rifles' French origins, conversions, and markings, including Ge'ez script and later Italian occupation brands. The M80 modification for safety and typical condition of Ethiopian surplus rifles are also detailed.
This video clarifies the pronunciation of 'carbine,' exploring linguistic arguments for both 'car-bean' and 'car-byne.' It delves into the etymology, tracing the word to the French 'carabine,' which supports the 'carbine' pronunciation. Ultimately, both are deemed correct, with 'carbyne' being standard in the UK and both used in the US.
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