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===Out of service (obsolete)===
===Out of service (obsolete)===
====Semi and fully automatic====
*[[FN FAL]] (battle rifle, trialled as T48 against the T44 and T47 to replace the M1: lost to the former)
*[[FN FAL]] (battle rifle, trialled as T48 against the T44 and T47 to replace the M1: lost to the former)
*Olin/Winchester Salvo Rifle (battle rifle, 5.56mm duplex)
*Olin/Winchester Salvo Rifle (battle rifle, 5.56mm duplex)
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*[[Pedersen device|Pedersen Device]] (attachment for Springfield M1903, .30 conversion)
*[[Pedersen device|Pedersen Device]] (attachment for Springfield M1903, .30 conversion)
*[[M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918 BAR]] (.30-06)
*[[M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle|M1918 BAR]] (.30-06)

====Bolt action====
*[[M1903 Springfield|M1903/A1/A3]] (Bolt-action rifle; [[.30-03]], .30-06)
*[[M1903 Springfield|M1903/A1/A3]] (Bolt-action rifle; [[.30-03]], .30-06)
*[[M1917 Enfield]] (Bolt-action rifle)
*[[M1917 Enfield]] (Bolt-action rifle)
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*M1879 Remington-Lee (Bolt-action rifle; .45-70 Gov.)
*M1879 Remington-Lee (Bolt-action rifle; .45-70 Gov.)
*[[Remington-Keene rifle]] (Bolt-action rifle; .45-70 Gov.)<ref>Canfield, Bruce N. ''[[American Rifleman]]'' (April 2009) pp.56-76</ref>
*[[Remington-Keene rifle]] (Bolt-action rifle; .45-70 Gov.)<ref>Canfield, Bruce N. ''[[American Rifleman]]'' (April 2009) pp.56-76</ref>

====Breech loading====
*[[Springfield rifle|M1875 Officers' Rifle]] (.45-70 Gov.)
*[[Springfield rifle|M1875 Officers' Rifle]] (.45-70 Gov.)
*[[Springfield rifle|M1873/M1879/M1880/M1884/M1888/M1889 Springfield]] (a/k/a Trapdoor Springfield;.45-70 Gov..: .45-55-405 & .45-70-500)
*[[Springfield rifle|M1873/M1879/M1880/M1884/M1888/M1889 Springfield]] (a/k/a Trapdoor Springfield;.45-70 Gov..: .45-55-405 & .45-70-500)
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*[[Springfield rifle|M1865/M1866/M1868/M1869/M1870 Springfield]] (a/k/a Trapdoor Springfield; [[.50-70 Government]])
*[[Springfield rifle|M1865/M1866/M1868/M1869/M1870 Springfield]] (a/k/a Trapdoor Springfield; [[.50-70 Government]])
*[[Sharps rifle|Sharps carbine/rifle]] (Breech-loader; .42-60-410) (.52 caliber issued to [[Hiram Berdan|Berdan's]] 1st and [[2nd US Sharpshooters]] in the [[American Civil War|US Civil War]])
*[[Sharps rifle|Sharps carbine/rifle]] (Breech-loader; .42-60-410) (.52 caliber issued to [[Hiram Berdan|Berdan's]] 1st and [[2nd US Sharpshooters]] in the [[American Civil War|US Civil War]])

====Lever action====
*[[Henry rifle]] (Lever-action; .44-26-200)
*[[Henry rifle]] (Lever-action; .44-26-200)
*[[Spencer repeating rifle|Spencer rifle]] (Lever-action; 56-56 (.52-45-350))
*[[Spencer repeating rifle|Spencer rifle]] (Lever-action; 56-56 (.52-45-350))

====Rifled muskets====
*[[Springfield Model 1863|M1863 Springfield]]
*[[Springfield Model 1863|M1863 Springfield]]
*[[Springfield Model 1861|M1861 Springfield]] (.58)
*[[Springfield Model 1861|M1861 Springfield]] (.58)
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*[[Springfield Model 1855|M1855 Rifle-Musket]]
*[[Springfield Model 1855|M1855 Rifle-Musket]]
*[[Springfield Model 1855 Rifle|M1855 Rifle]] (Percussion muzzle-loader; 58-60-500)
*[[Springfield Model 1855 Rifle|M1855 Rifle]] (Percussion muzzle-loader; 58-60-500)
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*[[M1841 Mississippi Rifle|M1841 Rifle]] "Mississippi Rifle" (percussion muzzle-loader;.54, .58)
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*[[M1819 Hall rifle]] (Harper's Ferry;Breech-loader)
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*[[Model 1817 Common Rifle|Model 1817 Rifle]] ('Common rifle';Derringer, Johnson, North and Starr; Flintlock rifle, .54) (later percussion)
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*[[Model 1814 Common Rifle]] (Deringer, Johnson; Flintlock rifle; later percussion; .54)

====Smoothbore muskets====
*[[M1847 Musketoon]] (Springfield, .69)
*[[M1847 Musketoon]] (Springfield, .69)
*[[Model 1842 Musket|M1842 Musket]] (Percussion musket, .69)
*[[Model 1842 Musket|M1842 Musket]] (Percussion musket, .69)
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*[[M1841 Mississippi Rifle|M1841 Rifle]] "Mississippi Rifle" (percussion muzzle-loader;.54, .58)
*[[Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Musket|M1840 Musket]] (flintlock musket;.69)(later percussion)
*[[Springfield Model 1840 Flintlock Musket|M1840 Musket]] (flintlock musket;.69)(later percussion)
*[[Springfield Model 1835|M1835 Springfield]] (flintlock musket; .67 cal)
*[[Springfield Model 1835|M1835 Springfield]] (flintlock musket; .67 cal)
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*[[M1819 Hall rifle]] (Harper's Ferry;Breech-loader)
*[[Model 1822 Musket]] (Flintlock Musket) .69 (later percussion)
*[[Model 1822 Musket]] (Flintlock Musket) .69 (later percussion)
*[[Model 1816 Musket]] (Flintlock musket; .69) (Later Percussion)
*[[Model 1816 Musket]] (Flintlock musket; .69) (Later Percussion)
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*[[Model 1817 Common Rifle|Model 1817 Rifle]] ('Common rifle';Derringer, Johnson, North and Starr; Flintlock rifle, .54) (later percussion)
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*[[Model 1814 Common Rifle]] (Deringer, Johnson; Flintlock rifle; later percussion; .54)
*[[Springfield Model 1812 Musket]] (Flintlock musket; .69)
*[[Springfield Model 1812 Musket]] (Flintlock musket; .69)
*Model 1808 Contract Musket (Flintlock musket; .69)
*Model 1808 Contract Musket (Flintlock musket; .69)

Revision as of 04:32, 28 March 2018

See also: Equipment of the United States Coast Guard

This is a list of weapons served individually by the United States armed forces, sorted by type and current level of service. While the general understanding is that crew-served weapons require more than one person to operate them, there are important exceptions in the case of both squad automatic weapons (SAW) and sniper rifles. Within the Table of Organization and Equipment for both the United States Army and the U.S. Marine Corps, these two classes of weapons are understood to be crew-served, as the operator of the weapon (identified as a sniper or as a SAW gunner) has an assistant who carries additional ammunition and associated equipment, acts as a spotter, and is also fully qualified in the operation of the weapon. These weapons are listed under the List of crew-served weapons of the U.S. armed forces.

Bayonets, knives, bayonet-knife models

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • ASEK
    ASEK
  • M9 bayonet and M10 scabbard 'product improved' sheath
    M9 bayonet and M10 scabbard 'product improved' sheath
  • OKC-3S bayonet
    OKC-3S bayonet
  • Ka-Bar knife
    Ka-Bar knife
  • Gerber Mark II
    Gerber Mark II
  • Strider SMF
    Strider SMF

Out of service (obsolete)

Grenades

See also: United States hand grenades and United States 40 mm grenades

In active service

  • M67 fragmentation grenade
    M67 fragmentation grenade
  • Smoke billowing from a green M18
    Smoke billowing from a green M18

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • M84 stun grenade
    M84 stun grenade

Out of service (obsolete)

Handguns

The M1911A1 and M9 pistol.

In active service

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

Out of service (obsolete)

U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol, on display at Sutter's Fort

Canceled experiments and competitions

Less-lethal

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

Out of service (obsolete)

Rifles

Includes muskets, musketoons, etc., as well as rifles

Weapons from Vietnam and Desert Storm at the National Firearms Museum.[16]

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • M16A2
    M16A2
  • A U.S. Marine armed with an M27 IAR affixed with ACOG Squad Day Optic.
    A U.S. Marine armed with an M27 IAR affixed with ACOG Squad Day Optic.

Out of service (obsolete)

Semi and fully automatic

Bolt action

Breech loading

Lever action

Rifled muskets

Smoothbore muskets

Experimental

Canceled experiments

  • XM8 (Lightweight Assault Rifle system) (never issued) (5.56×45mm NATO)
  • XM29 (Kinetic Energy and Airburst Launcher System; 5.56×45mm NATO and 20 mm airburst munition (XM1018)(early)/25 mm airburst munition) (experiment canceled)
  • Misc. Advanced Combat Rifle entries (concluded 1991)
  • Misc. Future Rifle Program entries (canceled)
  • Misc. Special Purpose Individual Weapon (SPIW) entries (concluded/canceled)

Carbines

In active service

  • M4A1 (5.56×45mm NATO)
  • M4
    M4

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • M4
    M4
  • Mk 18 Mod 0 CQBR
    Mk 18 Mod 0 CQBR
  • GUU-5/P
    GUU-5/P
  • M231 FPW
    M231 FPW
  • HK416
    HK416

Out of service (obsolete)

Canceled experiments and competitions

Shotguns

In active service

  • M500 (pump-action 12 Gauge)
  • M590 (pump-action 12 Gauge)
  • M590A1 (pump-action 12 Gauge)
  • Mossberg 590 with 20-inch (510 mm) barrel
    Mossberg 590 with 20-inch (510 mm) barrel

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • M870 MCS Modular Combat Shotgun
    M870 MCS Modular Combat Shotgun
  • M1014
    M1014
  • M26 MASS Modular Accessory Shotgun System
    M26 MASS Modular Accessory Shotgun System

Out of service/Canceled

Experimental

  • Maxwell Atchisson AA-12
    Maxwell Atchisson AA-12

Submachine guns

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • Heckler & Koch MP5
    Heckler & Koch MP5
  • Heckler & Koch MP5K
    Heckler & Koch MP5K
  • Heckler & Koch MP7A1
    Heckler & Koch MP7A1
  • Colt RO635 9mm SMG
    Colt RO635 9mm SMG

Out of service (obsolete)

Anti-tank/assault

In active service

  • M136 AT4
    M136 AT4
  • M72 LAW in extended position
    M72 LAW in extended position
  • M202 FLASH
    M202 FLASH
  • M203 (dismounted)
    M203 (dismounted)
  • MAAWS with several ammunition types
    MAAWS with several ammunition types

In active service (some branches or limited roles)

  • M72 LAW
    M72 LAW
  • U.S. Marine with an M32
    U.S. Marine with an M32
  • Standalone M320 with detachable buttstock
    Standalone M320 with detachable buttstock
  • M79 with leaf-type sight unfolded
    M79 with leaf-type sight unfolded

Out of service (obsolete)

Experimental

  • XM25 in use by a US Army soldier
    XM25 in use by a US Army soldier

Mines

In active service

  • M18A1 Claymore mine with the M57 firing device and M4 electric blasting cap assembly
    M18A1 Claymore mine with the M57 firing device and M4 electric blasting cap assembly
  • Five M15 landmines
    Five M15 landmines
  • M19 mine
    M19 mine

Swords

Five U.S. Marine Corps privates with fixed bayonets under the command of their noncommissioned officer, who displays his M1859 Marine NCO sword.

In active service

Out of service

  • Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword
  • Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber
  • Model 1872 Mounted Artillery Officers' Saber
  • Model 1840 Army Musicians' Sword
  • Model 1812/13 Starr Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1818 Starr Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1833 Dragoon Saber
  • Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1872 Light Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1906 Light Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1913 "Patton" Cavalry Saber
  • Model 1832 Army Foot Officers' Sword
  • Model 1832 Army General & Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1832 Army Medical Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1839 Army Topographical Engineer Officers' Sword
  • Model 1840 Army Foot Officers' Sword
  • Model 1840 Army General & Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1840 Army Medical Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1840 Army Pay Department Officers' Sword
  • Model 1840 Army Engineer Officers' Sword
  • Model 1850 Army Foot Officers' Sword
  • Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword
  • Model 1860 Army Field & Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1872 Army Line & Staff Officers' Sword
  • Model 1830 Navy Officers' Sword
  • Model 1841 Navy Officers' Sword
  • Model 1834 Revenue Cutter Service Officers' Sword
  • Model 1870 Revenue Cutter Service Officers' Sword
  • Model 1797 Starr Naval Cutlass
  • Model 1808 Starr Naval Cutlass
  • Mayweg & Nippes "Baltimore" Naval Cutlass, c. 1810
  • Model 1816 Starr Naval Cutlass
  • Model 1826 Starr Naval Cutlass
  • Model 1841 Naval Cutlass
  • Model 1861 Naval Cutlass
  • Model 1917 Naval Cutlass
  • Marine Noncommissioned Officers' Sword, c.1832–1859
  • Marine Officers' Mameluke Sword, 1826–59
  • West Point Cadets' Sword, Model 1872
  • West Point Cadets' Sword, c. 1837

See also

References

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