RETRO BLACK RIFLE - "IN THE FIELD" - 1990's
"IN THE FIELD"
1960's & 1970's
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US Air Force
MILITARY
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US Army
US Marines
US Navy
1980's
1990's
Below are "Retro Black Rifles"
Used In Conflicts During The
1990's
1990-1991 - Operation Desert Shield / Storm,
Persian Gulf
Personal Security Detail for General
"Stormin" Norman Schwarzkopf - This
security member is carrying a Colt
Model 653 Carbine with an Aimpoint
Red Dot Sight.
Personal Security Detail for General "Stormin"
Norman Schwarzkopf - Unlike the previous
personnel, this security member appears to be  
carrying a Colt Model 629 / US Army XM177E2
(with Forward Assist) or Colt Model 649 / USAF
GAU-5A/A (without Forward Assist), as indicated
by the 4.5" Moderator on the 11.5" barrel.
Personal Security Detail for General "Stormin" Norman Schwarzkopf - These security members are
carrying a Colt Model 653 Carbine. This carbine was carried by a number of Security and Special
Operations Personnel prior to the introduction of the M4 Carbine.
USAF Security Forces pose behind a Mark 19 40mm Grenade Launcher. The 2 personnel on the left are
equipped with a Colt Model 610 / USAF GAU-5/A. The 2 personnel on the right are equipped with "USAF
Mixmaster / Frankencarbines", these are a USAF Carbine or M16 that has been rebuilt / upgraded.  
A Security Forces Team Member pulls watch along the
flight line. He is carrying a Colt Model 602 / USAF M16
A Security Forces Team Member pulls watch along the
flight line. He is carrying a Colt Model 604 / USAF M16