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M16 rifle: References & Edit History

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Add new Web site: HistoryNet - The New American Rifle that Came Under Assault. May 28, 2024
Corrected display issue. May 25, 2022
Add new Web site: NPR - A Brief History Of The AR-15. Jan 08, 2022
Add new Web site: Military.com - M16A2 5.56 Rifle. Jan 08, 2022
Article thoroughly revised. Feb 11, 2013
Media added. Jul 15, 2009
Added new Web site: Colt Weapon Systems - M16 Rifle. Nov 16, 2006
Added new Web site: US Marine Corps - M16. Nov 07, 2006
Added new Web site: Colt M16 Series. Nov 07, 2006
Added new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - M16 5.56mm Rifle. Nov 07, 2006
Article revised. Feb 08, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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