Forgotten Weapons on MSN

Shortened rifle that redefined mobility for infantry

The Model 607 was Colt's first attempt at a carbine version of the AR-15 rifle, shortening both the barrel and stock. The ...
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Samuel Colt Didn’t Create Many Of The Most Famous Firearms to Bear His Name

Here’s What You Need to Know: During the Cold War, the Colt Manufacturing Company retained its relationship with the U.S. military. Colt didn’t develop the AR-15/M-16 but it was responsible for the ...
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Commando Rifles

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Another special forces unit that used the CAR-15 in action were U.S. Navy SEAL teams. SEALs originally carried the Colt 607 but transitioned to the ...