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"t 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 ^04-10216-10234| ** 20 SECRET Do I. AMLASH-1 .Swine 0-74 *, / 1 July 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THS RECORD SUBJECT: Test of Open Sight Hood for 7.62um Belgium (FAL) Rifle REFERENCE: A) liono for Red, dated 25 May 1964, Subject: PAL- Bilencers/Sights, from C/W/SA/MOB/PY B) Memo for Rcd. dated 10 June 1964, Subject: Tests Of Modified Sights for 7.62 Belgium (PAL) Rifle 1. On 15 and 16 June 1964, the undersigned and Mr. Bob Richer, TSD/SDB went to isolation to test an open sight hood for the 7.62mm Belgium (FAL) Rifle developed in answer to Ref. A. The Modified Williams peep sight developed previously in answer to Ref. A and reported on in Ref. B. proved unsatisfactory to the requester. The snap-on sight hood was then developed on a quick reaction basis to bo simpler to install and easier to use than :the Williams sight. In addition some improved underloaded 7.62mm NATO rounds having soft, annealed cases and cream of wheat filler were tested for performance. These were developed in hopes of esrr00t125 the erraticeunnision perfermence. B910G AD No, sapeais Wot '2. The open sight"
"… y. .4.97 .•, 10. On 29 June 1964, it was discovered that a scope was availab) •for the 7.62mm Belgium (FAL) Rifle (Sniper Version) and in the Agency supply system. Steps are being taken to obtain a scope for evaluation. The results will be forwarded to C/WH/SA/MOB. -DANIEL J. HOGAN …"
"t 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 ^04-10216-10234| ** 20 SECRET Do I. AMLASH-1 .Swine 0-74 *, / 1 July 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THS RECORD SUBJECT: Test of Open Sight Hood for 7.62um Belgium (FAL) Rifle REFERENCE: A) …"