“From Hartford to Vietnam” is available here for preorder:
https://www.headstamppublishing.com/hartford-to-vietnam
Or you can find it bundled with “Tiger Stripe: The Vietnam Camouflage Story” on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/headstamp/tiger-stripe?ref=3b3v8y
The Model 703 was an experimental project at Colt which they envisioned being adopted as the M16A2 – although that clearly did not happen. It was essentially an adaptation of an AK-style long stroke gas piston to an AR lower, in response to complaints that the AK was more reliable in Vietnam than the M16. The first prototypes were made circa 1967/68, at the height of doubt over the M16’s viability. At least three were made, but it never did go into serial production. Before Colt was able to get the design to the point of submitting it to the Army, the issues with the M16 had been mostly solved.
Thanks to the Institute of Military Technology for allowing me to have access to these prototypes and bring them to you! Check them out at:
http://www.instmiltech.com
The best firearms reference books: https://www.headstamppublishing.com
http://www.patreon.com/ForgottenWeapons
http://www.floatplane.com/channel/ForgottenWeapons
Cool Forgotten Weapons merch! http://shop.forgottenweapons.com
At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You’re much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. So, do you want to learn about something new today? Then stick around!
