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SYNM16
It’s now been more than 50 years since the M16 was first invented. T&G finds out more....
T
he 5.56mm calibre M16, offi cially designated rifl e, was a United States military adaptation of the ArmaLite AR-15 rifl e. The fi rst M16 variant adopted operationally, originally by the US Air Force, was equipped with triangular handguards. In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War. The M16 has also been widely adopted by other militaries
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around the world. Total worldwide production of M16s has been approximately eight million, making it the most-produced fi rearm of its 5.56mm calibre. Sportsmarketing has paid homage to this iconic weapon by creating a full sized, break barrel, spring powered single shot air rifl e in .177 (4.5mm) and .22 (5.5mm) calibres. The features include superb synthetic M16 style stock, manual safety and rubber recoil pad. The
M16’s most distinctive ergonomic feature is the carrying handle and with a seperate fi bre optic rear sight and front sight assembly. The rifl e is still lightweight like
it’s predecessor at only 2.8kgs and a length of 1186cm. As always a huge dealer margin is capable on this popular rifl e. To become a trade dealer, please contact us on 01206 795333, email
sales@sportsmk.co.uk or our website
www.sportsmk.co.uk.
www.tandgmagazine.com
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