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M16A2 assault rifle [1 record]

Record 1 1987-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Small Arms
OBS

The rifle is made by the Colt Firearms Company and used by the Canadian Forces as the C7 rifle, made in Canada, with some changes made to it.

Key term(s)
  • M16A2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Armes légères
OBS

Le fusil est fabriqué par la société Colt Firearms, mais il porte le nom de fusil C7 dans les Forces canadiennes, vu qu'il est maintenant fabriqué au Canada et qu'il comporte des modifications par rapport au modèle américain.

Key term(s)
  • M16A2

Spanish

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