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Custom M16 magazine in 'Nam

1.2K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  IamElmerJFudd  
#1 ·
Here's a scan of a pic of a scout dog handler, supposedly inside Cambodia. He's got a 30rd. mag in his '16 and it appears to be a Chinese AK-47 mag. I'm wondering if he had it modified for 5.56(m16) or if the M16 was modified for 7.62x39....any knowledge of this either way? Thanks'
 
#8 ·
Most likely is an AK mag.
The Navy guys in "Market time" in IV Corps modified a bunch of AK mags to fit their M16s. Gave them a 35 rd mag.
I had a friend who was working with them and was supposed to bring a couple for me when he came back. Unfortunately I got wounded and was gone when he returned.
I tried to modify an AK mag after I came home, but could never get it to fit. Still around here some where.
Sarge
 
#9 ·
To me it doesn't look like there's a mag in that rifle at all. It looks like what we're seeing is something behind the rifle, maybe on his belt.