My Regiment used to keep the Navy C7's with the fixed carry handle, so they were still in service (as of 2007). As for the C7A1, early to mid 90's sounds about right. I know the CF was still using the C1A1 (FN FAL) until the late 80's.
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Josh Mordarski
South Manitoba Rifles
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Current Armoury:
WE C7A1 x2 - WE M14 DMR - WE L85A2
CA C8 - CA SLR105 - TM FAMAS
WE Browning Hi-Power - Tanaka Browning Hi-Power
WE M1911 - KWA SIG Sauer P226 - KSC SIG Sauer P229
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