XM3 Bipod - vietnamgear.com
XM3 Bipod. FSN. 1005-992-6676. The M3 bipod was a lightweight non-adjustable support that clamped onto the barrel of the M16 rifle for more accurate firing.
XM3 Bipod Cover - vietnamgear.com
XM3 Bipod Cover. The first version of the M3 Bipod carrying case was made from cotton and had a single slide keeper on the back.
XM3 Bipod Cover 3rd pattern - vietnamgear.com
XM3 Bipod Cover 3rd pattern. The third model M3 Bipod carrying case closed with two snap fasteners and boasted a large zipped pouch for cleaning equipment.
M16A1 Cleaning Equipment - vietnamgear.com
M16A1 Cleaning Equipment. The cleaning kit for the M16A1 rifle contained sectional rods and brushes, which were carried in a nylon pouch. Instructions on how to use the kit were given in the preventive maintenance manual.
Rifle Bore Cleaner - vietnamgear.com
Rifle Bore Cleaner. FSN. 6850-224-6656. Specification. MIL-C-372. This solvent was applied to the bore brush when cleaning the rifle barrel.
Vietnam War Weapons - vietnamgear.com
Knives, Rifles, Machine Guns and Grenades from the Vietnam War.
M16 Rifle Muzzle Cap - vietnamgear.com
M16 Rifle Muzzle Cap. FSN. 5340-880-7666. The muzzle cap for the M16 protected the rifle from dust and water. Made from plastic, it was designed so that if left on the rifle by mistake, a bullet would pass through it without impairing accuracy.
M79 Accessories Case - vietnamgear.com
M79 Accessories Case. Although this pouch is officially named 'Case, Small Arms Accessories', it was actually designed for carrying cleaning equipment for the M79 Grenade Launcher.
LSA Oil Bottle 2oz - Royal Lubricants - vietnamgear.com
LSA Oil Bottle 2oz - Royal Lubricants. FSN. 9150-935-6597. Specification. MIL-L-46000. Semi-Fluid Lubricant was needed to ensure that automatic weapons worked smoothly in the jungle.
Cleaning Compound Solvent - vietnamgear.com
MIL-C-372. This solvent was used to clean rifle barrels.