The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight /carrying handle assembly used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded U.S. standardization of the MIL-STD-1913 "Picatinny rail", so the …

Adopted in 1989, the Elcan C79 is the primary sighting system for the small arms of the Canadian Forces and is mounted on the Colt Canada C7 and C8 family of rifles, as well as the C9A1 Light Machine Gun.

The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight/carrying handle used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded American standardization of MIL-STD-1913, aka Picatinny rail, so "Canadian Rail" or …

Nov 27, 2022 · The C7A1s have been seen fitted with a mix of ELCAN C79s, Aimpoint Comps, various reflex sights and some with original Diemaco/Colt Canada rear iron sights. Some have already been adapted with some pretty interesting paint schemes and fitted with suppressors. Various C7A1 rifles with suppressors, iron sights and paint jobs (via Social Media)

Mar 13, 2018 · Shown above is the C7A1 rifle with the new Canadian flat top upper receiver and newly issued 4x Elcan optic. Notice in front of the optic is a polymer back-up sight. If the optic was to fail, you unscrew the nuts on the optic, remove, and then move the BUIS to the rear.

May 9, 2023 · We spoke to a source familiar with the Dutch operation to supply the weapons who described the mammoth task of preparing rifles, pistols, optics and light machine guns for transfer to Ukraine. The primary weapon the team had to get …

The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight/carrying handle used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded American standardization of the MIL-STD-1913 " Picatinny rail ", so the "Canadian Rail" or …

Nov 6, 2020 · Elcan C79 & C79A2: Originally developed by Elcan as the Wildcat for the Colt Advanced Combat Rifle, the Elcan C79 came into existence in 1991 with the C7A1. It is a 3.4x combat sight. Reception to the Elcan C79 family has been tepid, to say the least.

The C7 can be considered an M16A2 with M16A1 rear sights and the ability for fully automatic fire. It uses the same direct impingement gas system and rotating bolt as used in the M16. Most C7 are of the flat top model and are fitted with the Elcan 3.4x scope.

Jun 18, 2024 · Denmark's military has been using the Danish C7A1, an AR-15 pattern rifle for nearly 30 years now; they even protect their monarchs with it.