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To: Baynative

They’re carrying M14s which was the issued rifle when I entered the Corps in 1969. The M16 was issued in the combat zone at the time. I would think that these are parade rifles since they look more like the public would expect in a parade formation or drill event. The Marine Silent Drill Team still uses them I believe.

Now, why would they have the bolts removed? It could be because they don’t trust the troops. You can still obtain 7.62 rounds and there is no telling what stupid things a young marine might do.


9 posted on 02/12/2013 6:57:43 AM PST by RJS1950 (The democrats are the "enemies foreign and domestic" cited in the federal oath)
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To: RJS1950
"They’re carrying M14s which was the issued rifle when I entered the Corps in 1969."

With all due respect, Sir, those are clearly M-1 Garands.

14 posted on 02/12/2013 7:09:53 AM PST by misanthrope ("...Everybody look what's goin' down.")
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