Vietnam, which maintains one of the largest militaries in southeast asia, is slowly acquiring advanced weapons and equipment for its armed forces. Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a usmc sniper who will forever be a. Intended primarily as an antitank weapon, it could also be employed in an antipersonnel role with the use of an antipersonneltracer flechette round. I have a m70 target with us property marks, unmodified and it will easily hold less than 0. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish. Amongst aficionados of the bolt gun the incomparable k98 or, that victor of two world wars, the smle usually comes to mind but in my opinion there are few post wwii bolt guns that carry the same cachet as the one attributed to the rifle first used in vietnam by the united states marine corps scout snipers the usmc m40. The us marine corps plans on adopting the mk mod 7 sniper rifle for marine scout snipers, officials confirmed to marine corps times on april 2, a muchneeded and longoverdue replacement for. More specifically, the united states marine corps whom were deployed march 8, 1965 to protect air force bases and begin the ground war soon found themselves in need of snipers.
Requirements include accuracy, reliability, mobility, concealment and optics for antipersonnel, antimateriel and surveillance uses of the military sniper. Dont know about vietnam, but during wwii against the germans, yes they did. Chuck mawhinney posing with a m40 rifle replica, the same type of rifle he used. Has pistol grip sniper stock with flip down front hand hold for sale by bandito on gunsamerica 918933954. The refurbished world war ii shotguns that saw the most use in vietnam were the winchester model 12 and stevens m52030 trench guns. A very limited version of this 24inchbarreled rifle, it has a wood stock and steel buttplate. The dominant sniper rifle of the vietnam period was actually the m2. The m21 sniper weapon system sws in the us army is a national match grade m14 rifle, selected for accuracy, and renamed the m21 rifle. One day orders came down that there was an opportunity to go to long range firing training for those who were classified as an expert rifleman. M4066 can also be equipped with modern optics for a true yd capable precision rifle. Confirmed kills by charles henderson paperback, reprin good books, my. August 20, 20 september 22, 20 sniper ghost posts army sniper, vietnam war in the spring of 1969 9th infantry divisions most successful ambush tactic was the sniper mode. In world war ii, the average number of rounds fired to kill a single enemy soldier was.
Very early in the war it become apparent the m14 rifle. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open. Now noted military historian michael lee lanning shows how u. More powerful, specialops sniper rifle unlikely for. The us, however, gradually began to catch up, eventually settling in the the x6. A marine snipers two year odyssey in the vietnam war. The argument between the use of napalm and sniper rifle as weapons in battle is in. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. Jul 01, 2007 it reveals the advantages and disadvantages of the m14 and m16 rifle. This listing includes all manner of rifle long guns including sniper, assault, and battle rifle types. It was built with the help of israeli weapon industries iwi.
Comes with aluminum scope container case, and a regular m14 stock with cleaning kit inside, two ammo pouches, five 20 round clips, and 80 rounds 7. As a result, in 1969, the rock island arsenal converted 1,435 national match m14s by adding a leatherwood 39x adjustable ranging telescope and providing national. This sniper program was initiated in the states and was set in motion as. Although the original walnut stock was not fancy, we added a beautiful claro walnut as an option for those wishing to make this a presentation piece or elegant bean field hunting rifle. During the vietnam war, he was known to his fellow soldiers as gunny. This is why so many of the m14m21 rifles have been brought out of mothball storage, updated and shipped to combat in iraq and afghanistan. The natural thing to do was perfect a recently introduced commercial rifle, the remington model 700. Sep 14, 2016 the united states had two primary types of sniper rifles during world war one, although both were based on the m1903 springfield rifle. The bore was commonly described as being 106 mm caliber but is in fact 105 mm.
This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. This is the story of sergeant carlos hathcock, marine sniper, legend of. The m24 was the united states army standardissue sniper rifle. Very early in the war it become apparent the m14 rifle was in no way useful as a true sniper rifle in current form. The united states army wanted an accurate sniper rifle during the vietnam war. The latest version, the m24a2, was known as an exceptionally accurate rifle with hits recorded out to 1,000 meters in afghanistan. I was hoping the book discussed the sniper program training differences between the.
Apr 05, 2018 the us marine corps plans on adopting the mk mod 7 sniper rifle for marine scout snipers, officials confirmed to marine corps times on april 2, a muchneeded and longoverdue replacement for. Vietnam was the war that secured the place of american snipers for. During the vietnam war, the marine corps decided they needed a standard sniper rifle. A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the napoleonic wars 17991815, through the us civil war 18611865 to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in iraq and afghanistan. The modern sniper rifle is a portable shoulderfired weapon system with a choice between boltaction or semiautomatic action, fitted with a telescopic sight for extreme accuracy and. Fred fees, who had been a forward air controller, but became a sniper after picking up his rifle in the field. Feel and adore the looks of the pre1964 model 70 with its classic wood stock, period telescope, and the all time favorite caliber. The british started world war one without a sniper program, but were quick to develop one once faced with the threat of welltrained. Currently top 10 sniper rifles in the world are these. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily. The following weapons are featured in the video game line of sight. If you are interested in this equipment, this is a great book. I was hoping the book discussed the sniper program training differences between the marines and army during the early 60s. The vietnam war called for an upgraded sniper rifle.
Marine corps is sticking with its vietnamera, m40 sniper rifle series, despite complaints from scout snipers who say they need the modern, longerrange weapons used by. The game is set during the vietnam war, following the story of private chris egan, a united states army special forces green berets soldier and his squad members, operating deep behind enemy lines. This picture makes it obvious why the vietnamese would prefer an m1 carbine or m16. By the end of the war in viet nam, most snipers were using some form of m14xm21m21 sniper rifle in 7. The need for snipers and sniper rifles was remembered after casualties from enemy snipers reminded the us military how effective the sniper can be. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war photos and vietnam war. From the reading ive done, i havent seen much mention of the use of sniper veils. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. No sniper rifle collection, or a complete m70 rifle collection, should be without an example of the usmc m70 sniper rifle.
The accuracy international arctic warfare series of sniper rifles is standard issue in the armies of several countries, including those of britain. Sep 04, 2012 dont know about vietnam, but during wwii against the germans, yes they did. The m14 was selected because of its accuracy, reliability, and the ability for a quick second shot. There are a total of 22 ww2 sniper rifles 1939 1945 in the military factory. The sniper infantry component of world war 2 could prove one of the singlemost destructive elements on the battlefield in any given engagement. A slew of war memoirs stand with the best writing of that genre. In the spring of 1969 9th infantry divisions most successful ambush tactic was the sniper mode. Jun 02, 2014 the vietnam war called for an upgraded sniper rifle. A few winchester model 97 shotguns saw use during this period. The rifle is a minor thing, a good sniper will be good with any decent rifle and all the wwii rifles were decent.
Whenever not on missions, the sniper carried the rifle in a special canvas protective case. Jun 09, 2012 in 1965 the war in vietnam started to really heat up. Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. The united states had two primary types of sniper rifles during world war one, although both were based on the m1903 springfield rifle. At sniper school, i learned the basics of a range of weapons, so i was prepared not only to use them all but also to choose the right one for the job.
Vietnamese army embraces new assault rifle 21st century. As marine sniper, a best seller for nine years relayed his heroism in vietnam. It looks and handles like the classic but offers far superior accuracy. Vietnam sniper rifles the firearms forum the buying. Us army sniper program charlie company vietnam 19661972. Apr 15, 2015 amongst aficionados of the bolt gun the incomparable k98 or, that victor of two world wars, the smle usually comes to mind but in my opinion there are few post wwii bolt guns that carry the same cachet as the one attributed to the rifle first used in vietnam by the united states marine corps scout snipers the usmc m40. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war and vietnam war photos. At the start of the war in vietnam, the united states had no snipers. During the war, they would have typically worn either a normal issue green set of jungle fatigues, or erdl camouflage. M4066, a modern spin on the vietnam era m40 sniper rifle patterned after the 1966 original m40 sniper rifle as commissioned by the united states marine corp, the m4066, offers the classic look of the original, but hand built with 100% match grade components. There are a total of 22 vietnam war rifles 1955 1975 entries in the military factory. The sniper story during our humping through the boonies the nva could hear us a mile away and we would sometimes be caught in an ambush. Detailed specifications on the retro m4066 sniper rifle. Last month ihs janes confirmed a new small arms factory is now operational in thanh hoa, a province in the countrys northeast. Development of this powerful antimaterial rifle began in the early 1980s. The marine in the famous korean war photograph is 1st lt.
American rifleman combat shotguns of the vietnam war. The us marine corps is getting a new sniper rifle for the. The left hand man appears to be carrying an m1 garand rifle. This photo was among a batch that were left behind in a house in canada, some years after the vietnam war had ended. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. The sniper rifles then were all regular service rifles with a scope. The winchester model 70 in vietnam winchester model 70, rifle targets, military guns. The m40 recoilless rifle is a lightweight, portable, crewserved 105 mm recoilless rifle made in the united states. During the vietnam war, hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of pavn and viet cong. Though the practice had been in use since the korean war, carlos hathcock made the use of the m2. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Model 1916 lebel february 28, 2018 ian mccollum 9 unlike great britain and germany, the french military never developed a formal sniper doctrine during world war one they had no dedicated schools or instruction manuals for that specialty. Has pistol grip sniper stock with flip down front hand hold. This sniper program was initiated in the states and was set in motion as result of a visit to fort benning in january 1968.
The sniper initially started his deployment in vietnam as a military policeman before carrying out feats of stamina, skill, and endurance that wouldnt sound out of place in a historical fiction novel. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. Not to get overly technical, but bdus were issued after the vietnam war. He tells about his chronological experiences in the jungles of vietnam where he was deployed for a year. I suspect they had been left behind by either a canadian who had joined the u. A sniper was no longer just the man in the rifle squad who carried the sniper rifle. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps.
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