In 1967 the m16a1 was adopted by the us army, and it became the armys standard issue rifle, with some 3,690,000 manufactured. Vietnam m16a1 maintenance comic military science military. Vietnamera maintenance manual for the m16a1 in an easytoread comic book format with visuals. We have a m16a1 rifle comic book done by will eisner in 1969. The m16a1 replaced the m14 and m1 carbine and was later replaced by the m16a2. The military m16 and m4 models are manufactured by colts manufacturing company and have been standard issue weapons for united states and nato military forces since the 1960s. This assault rifle has a heavier barrel and different rear sight. M16m16a1 technical manual tm 9110524912 gun parts corp. Operation and preventive maintenance, first printed in 1969, features a female narrator who instructs gis on the proper care of their ar15 military name m16a1 rifles firearms notorious for jamming and malfunctioning. Orginal sealed m16 maintenance military comic manual m16a1 rifle by will eisner 1969 publisher. The purpose of the weapons is to provide personnel an offensivedefensive capability to engage targets in the field. They found part of that solution in the most american of placesthe world of comic books. This book covers the operation and preventive maintenance of this classic family. The original ml 6 rifle was introduced for service in vietnam by the u.
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The assault rifle is the choice weapon of todays modern troops around the world, being lightweight and perfectly adapted for semiautomatic and fullauto fire. M16a1 rifle maintenance and repair manual 0229 for sale. Mar 24, 2018 whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3 colour black, white and orange illustrations that clearly take the reader through the operation and maintenance of the m16a1 rifle and its shorty carbine variant. In 1968 and 1969, eisner illustrated the m16a1 rifle da pam 75030 as a. After the vietnam war the us military examined use of their m16 assault. Army rifle maintenance comic 1968 posted july 14, 2010 in ar15, rifles by steve johnson with 22 comments.
According to a 1968 department of army report, the m16a1 rifle achieved. Vietnam war m16 m16a1 gun rifle preventive maintenance. The saga of the m16 in vietnam part 1 by dick culver. See more ideas about gun gear, guns and ammo, guns.
The m16 series of rifles was the standard issue shoulder weapon in the us military until 2005, at which point the m4 carbine became the standard issue within the us army. Army july 1969 the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969, illustrated by will eisner, is a vietnam era instructional comic booklet published by the u. He also launched new titles like baseball, kewpied, pirate comics and john law comics, but these never reached the popularity of the spirit. The m16 has given 50 years of service to the american military. According to a 1968 department of army report, the m16a1 rifle achieved widespread acceptance by u.
After the introduction of the m4 carbine, it was found that the shorter barrel length of 14. Despite early interest from the air force, the m16 did not get off to a. Download 9 m16a1 stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. We carry rifle parts, complete ar15 rifle kits, and accessories for the m16 and ar15 military rifles. This black and white version may be downloaded here for free. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Involvement of the united states in vietnam again put heavy demands on colt to supply arms for the troops. In 1968, in response to the problems the m16 was having in. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. This one was made my the prominent comic artist will eisner. More than a simple manual and stepbystep guide, this unconventional yet important military document tried. This article describes the many variations of the colt ar15 and m16 rifle family of weapons produced by colts manufacturing company. I watched it relist three times before it sold on 11 apr 2020.
Vietnam period american m7 bayonet for m16 m16a1 rifle. Instructions on how to strip your rifle, what to do in case of a jam, howtos for. The m16 is an assault rifle used by the united states since the vietnam war in 1963, based on the ar15. Since 1975, the m16 has been used by many different countries. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5.
For action and adventure comic online free and high quality. M16a2 a variant of the previous m16a1, adapted for a new ss109 5. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u. I always get a laugh from reading the army maintenance comics. Although its reputation suffered during those dark days in 1966 and 1967, it has nevertheless served longer than any other rifle in. This black and white version may be downloaded for free. The 1968 report broke down training into four specific time frames. Manual for m16a1 rifle 1968 will eisner founded the american visuals corporation, which created comics, cartoons and illustrations for educational and commercial purposes. The classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now. One of the editions has the preventative maintenance blond babe connie showing some goofy looking soldier kid how to clean and keep his sweet 16 in tip top condition. Some of the bitterness of those days of long ago will no doubt color the story somewhat.
The lt series is modified version of the colt 6720 featuring a lightweight pencil barrel with a free floating rail system. A us m7 pattern bayonet on an m16 rifle m16a1 rifle with m203 compound. Most men armed with the m16 in vietnam rated this rifle s performance high, however, many men entertained some misgivings about the m16s reliability. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. Whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3 colour black, white and orange illustrations that clearly take the reader through the operation and maintenance of the m16a1 rifle and its shorty carbine variant. M16 assault rifle 3d models for download turbosquid. The idea was that young, uneducated soldiers were more likely to read comics than boring military manuals. The m16 model was originally designed as the civilian semiautomatic ar15 by armalite, inc. The only information specified in the listing is that the case was longer than a standard 20 inch rifle.
First designed by eugene stoner in the united states of america, it is currently the standard infantry rifle used by the united states military forces. Weapons patterned on the original armalite ar15 design have been produced by numerous manufacturers and have been used by nations around the world, some of which created their own variations. However, the m16 rifle s reputation continues to suffer. M16 rifle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In this time and place far separated from the grim reality of kill or be killed, the bitter memories of the. M16a1 assault rifle usa 1967 vietnam war now in stock they will go fast. It has been adopted by the us army as a standard rifle in 1967. Army technical manual for m16 rifle tm9100524923p on internet archive da pam 75030 1969 us army comic book for maintenance of the m16a1 rifle on internet archive, artwork by will eisner. Inspection arms with the rifle is not a precision movement and is only executed as part of the manuals of arms for the rifle, when the. Vietnam m16a1 maintenance comic free download as pdf file. Harrington and richardson also made at least 246,000 m16a1 rifles during vietnam. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969. May 18, 20 m16a1 rifle comic, 1968 us army preventive maintenance manual for the m16a1 rifle, published by ps magazine in a comic book form.
Rifle with a grenade launcher compound vietnam period american m7 bayonet for m16 rifle. Most men armed with the m16 in vietnam rated this rifles performance high, however, many men entertained some misgivings about the m16s reliability. An additional 15 pages are devoted to an illustrated history of the ar15m16 rifle. The rifle is made of steel, aluminum, and composite plastics the us air forces rifle, the m16, and the us armys rifle, the xm16e1, were the first versions of the m16 rifle fielded. Manual of arms for the m16a1 rifle hardscrabble farm. M16a1 rifle cartoon manual us army vietnam m16a1 rifle cartoon manual da pam 75030 this is the 1969 operation and preventive maintenance. Operation and preventive maintenance book online at best prices in india on. The initial m16a1e1s had a2 handguards and heavy barrels similar to the 606. It is designed for either semiautomatic or fully automatic fire through the use of a selector lever. The m16a1 featured a positive forward assist to help close the. In 1968 and 1969, eisner illustrated the m16a1 rifle da pam 75030 as a standalone issue of ps specifically to address issues related to the thennew m16 rifle. Vietnam war m16 m16a1 comic rifle manual, preventive. The first modification was the additions of a manual bolt closure, allowing a. The m16a1 was the standard military rifle from the early 1960s through the mid 1980s.
Variations continue to be used today by military forces around the world. The saga of the m16 in vietnam part 1 by dick culver he following story is one that i tell with some trepidation, since my experiences with the matty mattel mouse guns were not pleasant ones. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969, illustrated by will eisner, is a viet nam era instructional comic booklet published by the u. Have a whole bunch of those vietnam war era pm comic books around here in a box. Carry the m16a1 rifle slung over your right shoulder in a position similar to sling arms for the rifle.
Army rifle maintenance comic 1968 posted july 14, 2010 in ar15, rifles by steve johnson with 22 comments tags. Compiled from fm 225, drill and ceremonies, august 1968. Operation and preventive maintenance department of the army, sadowski, robert a. A reprint of the comic manual to teach troops how to clean and maintain their new and cranky m16 rifles issued in 1968 after numerous complaints and several.
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