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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:action
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Gas-operated, rotating bolt
rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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22 in
22 in (560 mm)
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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gptkb:Steel
heavy barrel
1:10 in
standard barrel
Heavy profile
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:civillian_variants
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gptkb:M14-style_rifles
gptkb:M14_EBR_rifle
gptkb:M14_Tanker_model
gptkb:M14_clone_rifles
gptkb:M14_semi-automatic_rifle
gptkb:M14_Super_Match
gptkb:M14_Scout_Squad
gptkb:M1_A_rifle
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gptkbp:combat_role
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Infantry rifle
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:current_status
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In limited use
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gptkbp:current_use
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gptkb:law_enforcement
civilian market
military surplus
Civilian market and military designated marksman roles
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gptkbp:design_date
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gptkb:1954
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gptkbp:design_features
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Flash suppressor
Bayonet lug
Adjustable gas system
Bipod mount
Wooden stock
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gptkbp:design_influence
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Influenced modern battle rifles.
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
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gptkbp:feed_system
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20-round detachable box magazine
magazine-fed
20-round detachable magazine
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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Semi-automatic, automatic
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gptkbp:has_radius
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22 in
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Cold War era
Developed during the Cold War
Adopted as a response to the Korean War
Influenced by the Garand rifle
Used in various conflicts post-Vietnam War
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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used in various conflicts
used in Vietnam War
Standard issue for U. S. troops in the 1960s
used in Cold War
Standard issue rifle for U. S. military during the Vietnam War
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gptkbp:historical_use
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Used in various conflicts post-Vietnam
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M14 rifle
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gptkbp:length
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1,100 mm
40.6 in (1,030 mm)
1,100 mm (43 in)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:TRW_Inc.
gptkb:H&_R_Firearms
gptkb:Springfield_Armory
gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:wood
synthetic
Wood or synthetic
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gptkbp:military_technology
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M1 A
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gptkbp:modifications
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rails
scope mounts
Various aftermarket modifications available
bipods
adjustable stocks
flash suppressors
Various aftermarket stocks and optics
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s
850 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:National_Guard
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
gptkb:U._S._Navy_SEALs
Various foreign military forces
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gptkbp:operating_system
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:produces
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Over 1.3 million
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gptkbp:production_years
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1959-1970
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gptkbp:range
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500 m
500 yards (460 m)
500 m (550 yd)
4,000 m (4,400 yd)
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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750 rounds per minute
750 rounds/min
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gptkbp:recoil
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:recruitment
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Adopted by U. S. Army and Marine Corps
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:M16_rifle
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gptkbp:safety
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manual safety
Manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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Iron sights
iron sights
adjustable rear sight
Adjustable rear sight
front sight post
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M16_rifle
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gptkbp:suppressor_compatible
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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Optional
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gptkbp:trigger_pull_weight
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5.5 to 7.5 lbs
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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Single-stage
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gptkbp:type
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Battle rifle
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:M14_Tanker
gptkb:M14_DMR
gptkb:M14_SOCOM
gptkb:M14_A1
gptkb:M14_EBR
M21 sniper rifle
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gptkbp:weight
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4.8 kg
9.2 lb (4.2 kg)
4.3 kg (9.5 lb)
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1959
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:M16
gptkb:M41_Assault_Rifle
gptkb:FN_7.62_NATO_ammunition
gptkb:FN_7.62x51mm_ammunition
gptkb:M1_Garand
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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