HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
The Colt Model 629 was fielded by the US Military during the Vietnam Conflict. It was used by the US
Army and other Special Operations Forces to include the USN SEALs. The Military designation for it
was XM177E2. This Carbine had a number of changes/improvements made to it over its predecessor
the Model 609 / XM177E1, which included lengthening the barrel and making changes the moderator.
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BUTTSTOCK:
STYLE:
2nd Generation Collapsing Stock
MATERIAL:
Aluminum Body coated with Vinyl-Acetate
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BUFFER GROUP:
BUFFER:
Standard Carbine Buffer
SPRING:
Standard Carbine Spring
TUBE:
2-Position Tube
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LOWER RECEIVER:
STYLE:
Full Fence
MARKINGS:
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Proof Marks in front of the Ejection Port Cover
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
FORWARD ASSIST:
"Original" Tear Drop Assist
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
Unmarked Bolt Carrier
"MP" marked Bolt
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Delta / Tapered
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
11.5"
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
C MP C
M = Magnetic Particle Inspected
P = Proof Fired
C = Chrome Chamber
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
4.5" Moderator
Later Models were also equipped
with a "Grenade Ring"
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COLT MODEL 629 / US ARMY XM177E2 - "IN THE FIELD"
RETRO BLACK RIFLE - CARBINE GUIDE - MODEL 629
.223 Cal / 5.56mm MILITARY CARBINE GUIDE
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Unknown Date - Vietnam Montanyard working with US Army SOG
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Unknown Date - Vietnam US Army SOG
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Unknown Date - Vietnam US Army SOG
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Unknown Date - Vietnam US Army SOG
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Unknown Date - Vietnam USN SEAL Model 629 with XM148 and 50 Round Mag
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