Modernized M14 Rifles

Something interesting that I found when searching for the M16 rifle.

The M14 was a 7.62mm semi-automatic rifle designed by Springfield Armory and used in the Vietnam War until it was replaced by the M16 from 1966 to 1968. Ironically, it’s now being used as in Iraq by designated marksmen for the longer range and heavier punch afforded by the 7.62mm round (see Murdoc Online).

Below is a replica of the original rifle by Fulton Armory.


© Fulton Armory

The rifle below is the M14 Mark 14 Mod 0 SOCOM also by Fulton Armory – Same internals but modern external parts like collapsible stock, pistol grip, new hand guards and Picatinny rails. Looks very different from the original service rifle save the rear sight and magazine position. More information on Fulton Armory’s M14s at www.fultonarmory.com.


© Fulton Armory

Another modernized M14 by Smith Enterprise Inc – Mk 14 SEI with a Leupold scope and sound supressor. It looks even more modern than the M16!


© Smith Enterprise Inc.

Yet another more radically modernized version by Sage International – Enhanced Battle Rifle.


© Sage International Ltd

The above image was taken from an old EBR brochure at sageinternationlltd.com.

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4 comments:

  1. chillycraps SINGAPORE, Tuesday, May 29th, 2007, 9:07 pm

    munkey have you checked out M21 as well?

     
  2. The Download Munkey SINGAPORE, Wednesday, May 30th, 2007, 12:59 am

    Yep, but the M21 is a much older weapon system. These modernized versions of M14s are newer stuff though (if I’m not wrong, I’m no rifle expert)

     
  3. Anonymous SINGAPORE, Sunday, September 9th, 2007, 4:19 am

    Those are old M14s modernized and enhanced. They come in many shapes and sizes. Have a look… http://www.athenswater.com/my_weapons.htm

     
  4. Roys! SINGAPORE, Sunday, September 9th, 2007, 7:33 pm

    Thanks for the link, saw a lot of stuff that I haven’t seen before :)

     

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