M16A1 - USA Assault Rifle 1967 with Sling

PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE REPLICA GUNS AND ARE INCAPABLE OF FIRING. THESE ARE TO BE USED AS DECORATIVE ORNAMENTS ONLY.

Reproduction of assault rifle, made of metal and plastic, with fabric belt, with loading and firing simulated mechanism and with removable magazine.

The M16 assault rifle was designed by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s with the original name of AR-15. Made of steel, aluminium and various plastic components, it is an automatic assault rifle powered by gas and rotary bolt, powered by removable clips of 20 and 30 cartridges of calibre 5.56 mm. It shoots a speed of 800-900 shots per minute and an effective range of 500 m.

It was adopted by the United States Army and used for the operations of the Vietnam War in 1963. In 1967, after some modifications the M16 was renamed M16A1, becoming the standard rifle of the military forces Americans in 1969.

The war in Vietnam took place between 1955 and 1975 to prevent the reunification of Vietnam under a communist government. The Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) participated with the support of the United States and other nations, against the local guerrillas of the National Front for the Liberation of Vietnam (Viet Cong) and the army of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), supported by China and the Soviet Union.

Since the Vietnam War, the family of M16 rifles has been the main weapon of the US armed forces. The M16 has been widely adopted by armies around the world and the total production of M16 rifles since the beginning of its design is approximately 8 million, being the most produced weapon of its calibre.

Enjoy the iconic replica of the M16A1 assault rifle!

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Over 18s only. Please be aware, if you are a new customer we will need to see age verification before sending your order. This is not necessary for returning/registered customers. Please send us a photo of relevant ID (such as Driving Licence or Passport showing Date of Birth) at time of purchase by email to help@theswordstall.co.uk or WhatsApp 07932 932801.

The item is a replica weapon. It is designed to resemble in shape, size, weight and basic functionality the firearm it represents. It has basic working parts and/or removable parts and is a genuine Europe made item. The replica comes in its factory card box. Whilst this replica can be cocked and ‘dry fired’, it cannot fire, nor can it be altered to fire live rounds. These are not intended to be used outside of your private residence and frequent use and or rough play may result in damage to the item.

This replica is classed as a Real Imitation Firearm and has restrictions on it's purchase. We encourage you to watch the video for information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnCJfZ_RYJc&t=18s

You must be over 18 and meet one of the below criteria to purchase:

- Be a member of a relevant cosplay/re-enactment group that is covered by Public Liability Insurance

- Be using the replica in a film or theatre production

- Be modifying the replica to be at least 50% bright blue, green or orange

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