P01268.017
Photograph P01268.017 Vietnam, 1962-19751966. 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.
P01268.018 Accession Number: P01268.018
Description
1966. 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.
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P01268.018
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Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Format: 35mm
Format: 35mm
Date Made
1966
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright
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