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Old 04-14-2005, 12:10 PM   #1
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Hi all,
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What two companies bid for the M1 Garand contract before WW2. Which Company won and WHY??
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Old 04-14-2005, 12:20 PM   #2
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Well, obviously Winchester and got their educational order won but I'm not sure what other company...
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:51 AM   #3
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Hint Think of a big gun company.
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Old 04-15-2005, 12:02 PM   #4
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The correct answer is:
You are correct.Winchester and Remington bid.

Winchester won because Remington demanded advance payment.
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Old 04-15-2005, 12:04 PM   #5
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eclancy, didn't Winchester get paid in advance for their Educational contract ?
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Old 04-16-2005, 12:42 PM   #6
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It's just Clancy. Yes Winchester got some funding up front but Remington wanted the whole order pay up front.
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