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And a Type 56!?!?!?
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I didn't know if that counted over here! Its a amnesty gun so most like a Vietnam bring back. |
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Man, I would KILL to have that |
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That is probably exactly how it got back to the US. |
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Ok guys, this is my first post here @ AR15 and I thought that I'd post some pix and ask a couple of questions.
First the questions with img(s) linked: As you can see, this is my SGW/OLY lower XM15A1 w/X+4 digit serial# CLICK ME FOR IMAGE. Have you guys ever seen a selector like this? CLICK ME FOR IMAGE Is this a Colt upper/barrel? CLICK ME FOR IMAGE Yes, I know, that flash suppressor is up close and personal. You really don't know how worn something is until you get all microscopic on its ass. ANOTHER IMAGE ANOTHER IMAGE ANOTHER IMAGE This weapon was given to me when I returned from Panama(OJC) in 1990. I grew up in a family full of combat vets WWII/Korea/Vietnam, with even more (uncles) that were in WWII/Vietnam as well. Anywho, this was either my blood uncle's or one of my extended uncle's rifle. It's definitely original retro. Hope that I didn't violate some sacred rite of posting by posting this as my first post. |
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That upper is Colt and VERY retro! The barrel is probably a replacement, though. I've never seen an upper that bronze. That is VERY cool!
ETA: For future reference, this particular thread is for real M16/M16A1s. You can post pictures of your personal AR15s in either of the tacked picture threads, or start a new thread. Welcome to AR15.com!! |
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Originally Posted By Mr_Happyface:
I'd say it'd be pretty damn irresponsible for you guys to bury yourselves with weapons. The LAST thing we need is armed zombies. That would take the fun out of the whole thing. |
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What's the story on 7304 and 7306? Are these belt-fed aircraft mounts?
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
Have that look for sure. The Stoner 63 had a gun pod built around it, so one wonders whether or not similar tests were conducted by RIA. Also could have been special test variants to allow for stress testing. Do you have any more pictures of the M75 and other automatic grenade launchers in the second to last pic? Where is this museum? |
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What's the story on 6948? I love that furniture.
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It Never Gets Weird Enough For Me...
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For remote controlled planes.... sorry I had to.. .223 is not a suitable round for aircraft. .30 cals are lacking, and .50's are about the effective minimum, especially for vietnam-modern era jet planes. |
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Yes. Quite often actually, and he said so in his book. |
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Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought of as a fool, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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Nice pics, thanks for sharing. Thanks to your Dad as well, for serving
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USAF Special Operations - AC-130 Spectre Gunship
"Patience My Ass - I'm Gonna Kill Something" |
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That last pic is pretty cool. |
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MUTHAF*CKIN BEES ON A MUTHAF*CKIN' SWINGSET
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Where was that Pirate?
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Fred or fight in '08
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Great pics, PirateEC! Thanks for sharing.
I especially liked the ones of the slab-sided Model 601. Good shot of the AKs, as well. I have a Polytech Legend that looks exactly like that Model 56, although not as worn (safe queen). (Did you get any pictures of the armor during your visit?) |
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
US Army Ordnance Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD |
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I'm glad you liked them sir. I did get some pictures of the armor. I guess it wouldn't be appropriate to post them here, but if there are some particular pieces you are interested in, I could see if I have some shots and I could email you. |
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Does anyone have pics of US GIs wearing OD pith helmets? I have my grandfather's old pith helmet (I think he wore it in Thailand), but I haven't seen them in any photos.
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There's someting wrong with the world today
The lightbulb's gettin' dimmed |
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Nice! There used to be a whole website about those a couple years back, but I seem to have lost the link. I'm not sure if it even still exists (I believe it was a Dutch site). |
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
Here it is. |
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Thanks for the link, Buck50
Again, pas_007, nice weapon (and great SECOND post, as well). No mistake at all. It's only that yours is the Real Deal, not merely "in the spirit of" Retro. You've just made a lot of people very jealous! |
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
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Nice pics.
That first one looks like it has an AK-47 magazine. Also, check out the Charles J. Cong ammo pouches... |
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
Why...How...WTF?? AK mag in an M16? |
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What's up with this? Looks kinda unstable. The mounting uses the M63 AA base too, which is interesting. |
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It was used in defensive positions in Special Forces camps early in the war. That's all I know. |
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Interesting. What's the source on these pictures? |
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That's a bad-ass picture! All XM177E2s with 30 round mags, STABO rigs, jungle boots with Panama soles. Obviously pretty late in the war. Man, some of those tribesmen (or Nung Chinese?) are so young. They look like kids. Again, great pic! |
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I could be wrong, but it seems I remember reading somewhere that there were some early attempts in the field to modify AK47 mags for use in the M16. "Why can't WE have a 30 round mag? like them?" led to the early experimental mags. Makes me want to play with one myself. I know SOCOM did the same thing recently in Afghanistan, but with a 7.62x39 chambering, but apparently the feed angle is an issue. Cool photo - really a WTF? kind of photo. I would guess you'd have to add material to the feed lips or bend them closer together to feed 5.56 - IIRC, the difference in overall length of the rounds caused problems. I bet the brass weren't thrilled either.
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I figured that you could cut down a steel 20 round mag and use the top part, and cut down an AK mag and weld the two together. There wouldn't be much point in doing it, aside from proving it can be done, and maybe even having something unique. |
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Rest In Peace, Heather. I love you.
4/8/68 - 3/2/07 Check out Heather's blog: http://livingwithmelanoma.blogspot.com/ |
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