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Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch
The M21 Sniper Weapon System is a match-conditioned M14 rifle issued to US Army snipers during the Vietnam War and subsequently. Built on M14 actions hand-selected for precision and fitted with Leatherwood/Redfield ART scopes, the M21 served as the Army's primary sniper system before the M24 program. It was officially replaced by the M24 but continued in limited service for years afterward.
📄Manual — not on file🔧Schematic — not on file
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Semi-Automatic
- Caliber
- 7.62x51mm NATO
- Capacity
- 20
- Introduced
- 1969
- Origin
- USA
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- M14 Platform
Chamberings
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 11.5 oz
- Overall length
- 44.3"
- Barrel options
- 22-inch
- Era
- Cold War
- Military use
- Yes
- Intended use
- sniper, military, designated marksman
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch weigh?
- The Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch weighs 11.5 oz (0.7 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch?
- The Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
- When was the Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch introduced?
- The Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch was introduced in 1969 in USA and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch?
- The Various US M21 SWS 7.62x51mm 22-inch has a capacity of 20.
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