0
The US M1 Garand rifle served in WWII and Korea and was replaced by the M14 Service Rifle in about 1957 and fought in only one war...Vietnam. The M14 rifle served in Vietnam all the way up to about 1968, by which time all units in Nam were using the M16 Jungle Rifle. US forces thru-out the free world retained the M14 Rifle until about 1970 or so.
The proto-types of the future M16 (called the AR-15) were developed in about 1957, but the US Military didn't purchase any of them during the '50s. The M16 first went to South Vietnam as an experiment in 1961/62, then issued as a "Jungle Rifle" in 1963; then as a standard issue US Rifle by 1967/1968.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why didn't the US use bolt action rifles during the civil war?
The US purchased some 900 of the Greene rifles, so they did see some use. However, they were considered much too complicated for general issue to a largely conscript army. 1000 of the bolt action Palmer rifles were issued by the Union Army for Cavalry forces during the Civil War. However, it was most likely high cost which prevented them from seeing particularly widespread service.
What are common US ARMY tattoos?
Just the words "US ARMY" Patches Badges, like paratrooper wings Skulls Rifles Basically, any military emblem is good.
How were confederate rifles compared to union rifles?
US Army long arms (rifles/muskets) were Made In The USA. Confederate States of America (CSA) long arms were primarily IMPORTED (from England/France).
What is one of the us army's earlyist rifles?
Kentucky rifle and Brown Bess muskets captured from the British.
When were the last rifles produced in the US?
Most likely, just a few minutes ago. Rifle production in the US has not stopped since it started in the Colonial days. Rifles of many different kinds are currently produced by many manufacturers from inexpensive hunting rifles of Savage to army rifles of Colt to tactical rifles of CheyTac to .50 caliber Barrets to fancy Cooper sporters.
How many cases of rifles did pike bishop and his gang steal from the us army train in the wild bunch?
Pike Bishop and his gang sole a extremely large number of rifles from the United States Army train in the Wild Bunch. The numbers that are recorded are not exact.
What kind of rifles does Lebanon's army use?
The Lebanese military has traditionally had good standing with the US, and the US M16 rifles, as well as the CAR-15 and M4 carbines are fairly standard among their Army, although not necessarily exclusive. The AK series rifles (both in 7.62x39 and 5.45x39), the G3, the HK33, and other types may be found within the ranks of the Lebanese Ground Forces, as well.
Is it illegal to sell a military gun to a cilvilian?
Yes, and no. The US Military does not sell guns to ANYONE. However, there are FORMER military rifles that are legally sold. This includes rifles used through the 1950s that are not fully automatic (machine guns). My very legal collection includes military rifles from Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, the US, Columbia, Argentina, China and Japan.
What kind of rifles are on the infantry crossed rifles?
The regulation US Army Infantry insignia consists of two crossed model 1795 Springfield flintlock muskets of .69 caliber. This was the US Army's first US government made & issued shoulder arm. This infantry insignia was officially adapted by the US Army in 1922. From about 1875 until 1922, the US Infantry used the crossed rifles that were issued to the US Infantry at the time. Everytime the US Army adopted a new rifle, the Quartermaster would have to issue a new infantry crossed rifle insignia to match the new rifle. For example when the Army adapted the model 1903 bolt action Springfield in 1903...crossed 1903 Springfield insignia's had to be issued. This all ended by the new 1922 regulation.
What was the first gun ever used in the US army?
When the US was first getting started as a separate country (1776) the US Army was armed with whatever they could get. Some were armed with civilian flintlock hunting rifles, some with Long Land Pattern British muskets (the Brown Bess) and some with flintlock muskets supplied by the French- see link for some more information: http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/RevAmerica/4-Where/musketfire.html
What was a reason for tensions between the US and Cuba in the 1950s?
Many factors contributed to tensions between the U.S. and Cuba in the 1950s. Cuba's army was growing, Cuba was impoverished by communism coming to power, and American businesses were nationalized.
What caliber is a us armory model 1903 serial 869866?
All U.S. army springfield rifles were chambered in 30-06 caliber.
