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What is the best sniper rifle of world war 2?
Actually there was no best sniper rifle during world war 2 because it was never tested. Different countries used different weapons.
Was there a Mauser Rifle es340b use in World War 2 as Sniper rifle and what does it look like?
The Mauser es340b was a single shot .22 long rifle. It was made too look and feel like a Mauser 98K. It is not a sniper rifle. It is a target rifle.
What sniper rifles were used by the 101 airborne in world war two?
Variations of the Lee-Enfield rifle (modified for accuracy), and the Boys .55 inch anti-tank rifle (sort of a predecessor to modern heavy sniping weapons like the Barrett M107). However, in the case of the Boys, it wasn't so much a sniping rifle as an anti-materiel rifle, and iron sights were used.
World War 2 and the Vietnam War?
1. WWII, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand. WWII created the AIRBORNE divisions (paratroopers). 2. Vietnam, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a fully-automatic rifle, the M16 Jungle Rifle (assault rifle). Vietnam War created the AIRMOBILE divisions (helicopters). Note: Secretary of Defense McNamara "clarified the M16" for jungle warfare only.
What rifle scopes did they use in the Vietnam war?
The US Army had little interest in sniping during the war, and issued an M14 service rifle (that they called an XM21 weapons system) along with a brand new Redfield 3 X 9 range finder equipped scope. US Army snipers were trained in country by division or brigade (if no division was in country). No US Army sniper school existed in CONUS (Continental United States) during the war. The USMC were the heavies in sniping and established the first official sniper school in the US in 1969. The USMC used the best hunting rifles and the best hunting rifle scopes during the war.
Was the M14 ever issued as a sniper?
Yes, the M14 rifle was issued as a designated marksman and sniper rifle during the Vietnam War and later conflicts. The M14 was equipped with scopes and modifications to enhance accuracy at longer ranges. While it was not primarily designed as a sniper rifle, its inherent accuracy and range made it suitable for such roles, particularly in the early years of the Vietnam War before the introduction of more specialized sniper rifles like the M21.
In what year was the M40 rifle introduced?
The M40 rifle was introduced in 1966. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps, or USMC. It is still being used. It was previously used in wars such as the Vietnam War and the Iraq War.
Is a m40 a submachinegun?
No its a sniper of the vietnam war
How old is the sniper rifle?
The sniper rifle dates back to the American Civil War when Confederate troops mounted scopes on rifles and could kill the enemy from distances of up to 800 yards. From World War I and beyond, what we know as the sniper rifle today became common.
What is the best sniper rifle of world war 2?
Actually there was no best sniper rifle during world war 2 because it was never tested. Different countries used different weapons.
Was there a Mauser Rifle es340b use in World War 2 as Sniper rifle and what does it look like?
The Mauser es340b was a single shot .22 long rifle. It was made too look and feel like a Mauser 98K. It is not a sniper rifle. It is a target rifle.
What was the first sniper rifle ever built?
At least during the Civil War.
What was the world war 2 Springfield sniper rifle made of?
Wood and steel.
What side of the Iraqi war uses the sniper rifle?
Mainly the US and it's allies, but all sides have used sniper rifles.
Was a sniper used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."
When did the marines use the M14?
the m14 came into use just before the Vietnam war but scince it was heavy and the recoil was bad in full automatic it quickly was replaced by the M16 but still used it as a sniper rifle and marines today are dusting off old m14s and using them as sniper rifles
What sniper rifles were used by the 101 airborne in world war two?
Variations of the Lee-Enfield rifle (modified for accuracy), and the Boys .55 inch anti-tank rifle (sort of a predecessor to modern heavy sniping weapons like the Barrett M107). However, in the case of the Boys, it wasn't so much a sniping rifle as an anti-materiel rifle, and iron sights were used.
