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"At Zac Adama's funeral, the salute is performed with what appear to be British-made L85 automatic rifles, better known as the SA 80."

Not unheard of to use ancient weapons in a purely ceremonial function. Pioneer platoon parade positions in Canadian infantry battalions carry axes on ceremonial parades. Although they are usually garbed in period uniform as well.