They Mocked His “Mail-Order” Rifle — Until He Hunted Down 11 Japanese Snipers in 4 Days

Frank Ledger WW2

Frank Ledger WW2

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John George’s fellow officers laughed at the hunting rifle he had mailed to Guadalcanal. Then Japanese snipers began picking off their men, and his Winchester Model 70 got its chance. This is the story of a competition shooter, the rifle he bought with his own money, and four days in the jungle that put an end to the jokes.