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There were 4 producers for the US Military- Springfield Armory, H&R, Olin Mathieson (Winchester) and TRW. The civilian rifles (clones) are not the same as the true M14, and are made by several companies.
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When was the m14 made?
The M14 was designed as the T44 experimental rifle, an evolutionary step above the M1 Garand used during World War II, in 1954. It entered production in 1959. Production was halted in 1964 when the M14 was replaced on the frontlines by the M16 assault rifle.
What is the difference between a m14 and a m21?
Oh, dude, you're hitting me with some military-grade questions here! So, like, the M14 and M21 are both rifles, but the M21 is like a super fancy sniper version of the M14. It's got all these cool upgrades for better accuracy and stuff. It's like the M14 went to sniper school and came back all boujee.
What was the USA army issue rifle in Vietnam?
The M14 was up to about 1965. After that, the M16
Is a M21 a sniper?
Yes, It is a more accurate version of the M14. Its range is about 1000 meters.
Was m14 used in World War 2?
Yes, the M14 service rifle was standard issue to the US Army & US Marine Corps riflemen; and both the Army & Marines landed in South Vietnam armed with M14 rifles. The M16 Assault Rifle was "considered" to be a "jungle rifle" for use only in Vietnam during the mid 1960's (reference US Government wall posters at Fort Ord CA).
