P01268.018
Photograph P01268.018 Vietnam, 1962-19751966. A COLT COMMANDO XM-177 RIFLE. THIS WEAPON IS A SHORTENED VERSION OF THE M16 AND WAS USED IN VIETNAM EXTENSIVELY BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL FORCES.
P01268.017 Accession Number: P01268.017
Description
1966. A UNITED STATES M16 RIFLE. THIS WAS THE STANDARD ISSUE TO THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND WAS USED EXTENSIVELY BY TROOPS OF THE ALLIED NATIONS IN VIETNAM.
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Accession Number
P01268.017
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Format: 35mm
Format: 35mm
Date Made
1966
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
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