Item 39102 XM177E1 Carbine version of the M16 issued to some soldiers during the Vietnam war. It has a shorter barrel and telescoping stock making it substantially more compact. Often referred to as the "Colt Commando" this variant was issued to special forces, helicopter crews, Air Force pilots, officers, artillerymen are other non-front-line troops. Also used by the British SAS during the Falklands War.
Officially licensed by Colt®...This M16 model is part of a series of detailed, realistic, 1/3 scale, miniature Military rifles. Each includes a display stand that can hold more than one rifle; horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Each with a distinct gift box. Photographs do not do justice to the engineering and accuracy in each of these pre-built, pre-painted Colt firearms. Part of a museum quality series "Platinum Collectibles Assembled Models".
Colt®as well as the other marks used are registered and common law trademarks or trade dress of NEW COLT HOLDING CORP., and are used under license.
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