Forgotten Warrior: Stevens’ Model 77E Shotgun
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-lead" data-cycle-desc="“Despite the fact that the Stevens 77E was one of the more widely used shotguns of the Vietnam War, it is little known outside the ranks of U.S. shotgun collectors …”" data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-sling" data-cycle-desc="The front sling swivel interfaces with the front of the tubular magazine, but it was attached directly to the barrel on some models." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-stock" data-cycle-desc="The Model 77E is recognizable for its blackened stock as well as its distinctive recoil pad with the T-shaped cutouts. Few U.S. military shotguns were supplied with recoil pads at the time." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-trigger" data-cycle-desc="Here you can see the 77E's aluminum triggerguard, bolt release and crossbolt safety, all within easy reach. " data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-pump" data-cycle-desc="The 12-gauge Stevens Model 77E's wooden pump handle was ribbed, offering a good gripping surface for faster operation in the field." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-77e-buck" data-cycle-desc="This Vietnam-era box of 12-gauge, 00 buckshot from Olin Mathieson held 10 rounds of ammunition. The XM162 load was the most widely used in combat." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="http://files.harrispublications.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2015/09/ms16-77e-buck-682×383.1443464751.jpg" …Read the Rest
Source:: Tactical Life
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