Was the Mossberg 500 AB used in Vietnam | Shotgun Forum
Nov 8, 2023 · Our best understanding is that as an avid hunter in childhood when got home from Vietnam he used his earning to buy a Springfield .30-06, Springfield .22, this Mossberg 500, and a Muzzler Loader to cover all his future hunting needs. Every one of …
Combat Shotguns Of The Vietnam War - American Rifleman
Apr 22, 2016 · Shown here (from top to bottom) are three U.S. military combat shotguns commonly used during the Vietnam era. They are an Ithaca Model 37 “S-prefix” ”riot gun,” a Winchester Model 1200 “trench...
Vietnam camo...Duck Hunter - U.S. Militaria Forum
Apr 8, 2018 · There were commercial camo made during the period worn at times and called Duck Hunter camo. Roy Boehm mentions in his book where they purchased camo uniforms from SEARS &Roebuck when tasked with out fitting the newely formed Navy SEAL. This photo shows the use of a commercial camo uniform in Viet Nam worn by a Navy Seal Team Member.
Weapons of the Vietnam War - Wikipedia
By 1969 the US Army had identified 40 rifle/carbine types, 22 machine gun types, 17 types of mortar, 20 recoilless rifle or rocket launcher types, nine types of antitank weapons, and 14 anti-aircraft artillery weapons used by ground troops on all sides.
Remington Timeline: 1966 - Remington Firearms in Vietnam
Sep 9, 2016 · At first American snipers in Vietnam used an assortment of rifles including 1940's vintage M1903A4 Springfields, Korean War vintage M1D Garands, Model 70 Winchesters and few scoped M14 rifles.
What shotguns were used in Vietnam? - TheGunZone
Feb 17, 2024 · During the Vietnam War, several shotguns were utilized by American forces for various purposes. Some commonly used shotguns included the Winchester Model 12, Remington Model 870, and the Mossberg Model 500.
Weapons Of The Vietnam War - Wideners Shooting, Hunting & Gun Blog
Mar 29, 2019 · The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, much more commonly known as the “Huey,” is the only military item more associated with Vietnam war weapons than the M16. Although the M16 has been mass-produced for the U.S. military by Colt, Colt did not design them.
Shotguns in the jungle - The story of two Vietnam Veterans and …
Nov 4, 2022 · Brown had many experiences in South (and later, in North) Vietnam. As a SEAL, he was sometimes sent to patrol the Mekong River and its tributaries for weapons being smuggled from the North or from Cambodia, destined for the Viet Cong.
Behind Enemy Lines: Guns of Vietnam's SOG Warriors
Apr 7, 2020 · These SOG recon teams, usually four to six natives led by two or three American Green Berets, roamed deep behind enemy lines, searching out—sometimes attacking—North Vietnamese truck parks,...
Vietnam War Gear | Vietnam Era Surplus - go-armynavy.com
Vietnam War gear and other surplus items from that era are highly sought after by collectors, historical re-enactors, and movie producers. While the war itself is still fraught with controversy, we respect and honor our Vietnam veterans for their service.