The M6 is a series of carbines designed and manufactured by LWRC International. It is based on the M4 carbine, with which it shares 80% of its parts. [2] The 'M' model name is not a US military designation.

The M6 aircrew survival weapon was a specially-made .22 Hornet over .410 bore combination gun issued to United States Air Force aircrews to help forage for food in the event of a plane crash. [1] It was issued from 1952 until the early 1970s, in conjunction with the M4 Survival Rifle.

Jun 29, 2022 · Six years later the first M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon was issued a combination gun with a pair of 14" barrels. The break-action, over-under was chambered for .22 Hornet atop and .410 Bore ...

Oct 28, 2020 · The improved trigger pull and addition of a crossbolt safety have transformed the M6 from a utilitarian survival tool to a viable hunting weapon. The addition of adjustable iron sights and improved stock ergonomics help make the M6 much more user-friendly.

Sep 23, 2014 · Learning from downed pilots during WWII, the U.S. Air Force sought out a simple survival rifle with which to equip their crews in rugged or hostile territory. While the earlier bolt action M4 worked, it could be cumbersome and awkward to store and use.

Aug 7, 2013 · The M6 survival gun is similar to other break action survival long guns like the AR7, but uses bot a .410 shotgun and a .22 Hornet caliber rifle.

May 10, 2022 · The M6 "Aircrew Survival Rifle" was the official successor to the earlier M4 design of 1949 (detailed elsewhere on this site), made specifically to arm United States Air Force (USAF) airmen unfortunate enough to be downed behind enemy lines.

Apr 8, 2022 · The M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon (officially the Rifle-Shotgun, Survival Cal .22/.410, M6) was an American over-under combination gun produced by Ithaca Gun Company and Springfield Armory from 1949. Meant as a survival weapon for use by downed air crews, the M4 was used well up into the 1970s with certain air crews.

The M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon (officially the Rifle-Shotgun, Survival Cal .22/.410, M6) was an American over-under combination gun produced by Ithaca Gun Comapany and Springfield Armory from 1949. Meant as a survival weapon for use by downed air crews, the M4 was used well up into the 1970s...

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