The XM148 was an experimental 40 mm grenade launcher developed by Colt Firearms as the CGL-4 (Colt Grenade Launcher). Colt manufactured the launcher for field testing during the …

Feb 19, 2019 · While the XM148 proved to be a failure it played an important role in proving the operational viability of the rifle mounted grenade launcher system. The muzzle-launched rifle …

XM16E1 with XM148 grenade launcher M16A1 rifle with 30-round magazine. The U.S. Army XM16E1 was essentially the same weapon as the M16 with the addition of a forward assist …

Colt AR-15 M16A1 Rifle with Cutaway XM148 Grenade Launcher. National Museum of American History. Object Details Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Location Currently not …

XM148 dedicated full-featured quadrant ranging sight w/ sight adjusting button; Steel front and rear sights; Rubber coated steel strap loops; The XM148 was an experimental 40mm grenade …

Mar 1, 2010 · The XM148 was a revolutionary weapon that allowed infantry soldiers to engage the enemy beyond the range of hand grenades without the weight and complexity of light mortars. …

The XM148 was the first grenade launcher designed to fit under the barrel of a rifle, making the M16 two weapons in one. The idea was to equip grenadiers—those squad or fire team …

The XM148 was an experimental 40mm grenade launcher designed and produced by the Colt during the Vietnam War. It has been tested in combat and mainly launches 40×46mm caliber …

M16A1 with XM148 launcher, Vietnam War Number: 35426 Scale: 1:35 Type: Detail set Topic: M4 Carbine/M16 Rifle » Rifles (Firearms) Marketplace. None of our partner shops or mates …