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Vietnam War Guns (1955-1975)

The Vietnam War pitted all manner of individual weapons on a battlefield that was as primitive as it was technologically advanced.

Vietnam War Guns (1955-1975)

The Vietnam War pitted all manner of individual weapons on a battlefield that was as primitive as it was technologically advanced.

OVERVIEW



There are a total of 113 Vietnam War Guns (1955-1975) in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order (1-to-Z). Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.


Weapons such as hand grenades and portable artillery systems are also featured in this listing.





#1
1968
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Aerojet XM174
Aerojet XM174
Prototype 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
#2
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the AT-3 (Sagger) / 9M14 (Malyutka)
AT-3 (Sagger) / 9M14 (Malyutka)
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
#3
1912
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Bangalore Torpedo
Bangalore Torpedo
Demolition Charge
#4
1902
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Browning Auto-5
Browning Auto-5
Self-Loading, Semi-Automatic Shotgun
#5
1917
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Browning M1917 (Model 1917)
Browning M1917 (Model 1917)
Belt-Fed, Water-Cooled Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
ADVERTISEMENTS
#6
1919
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Browning M1919 GPMG
Browning M1919 GPMG
Medium Machine Gun (MMG)
#7
1921
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Browning M2 (HMG)
Browning M2 (HMG)
Multi-role Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
#8
1945
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Carl-Gustav m/45 (Kulsprutepistol m/45 / Kpist m/45 / Swedish K)
Carl-Gustav m/45 (Kulsprutepistol m/45 / Kpist m/45 / Swedish K)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#9
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 23 / 24 / 25/ 26 (Samopal)
Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 23 / 24 / 25/ 26 (Samopal)
Submachine Gun (SMG) / Machine Pistol
#10
1928
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 26
Ceska Zbrojovka vz. 26
Light Machine Gun (LMG) / Vehicle Machine Gun
#11
1968
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the China Lake Grenade Launcher
China Lake Grenade Launcher
40mm Pump-Action Grenade Launcher
#12
1969
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt / AAI M203
Colt / AAI M203
40mm Single-Shot, Breech-Loading Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL)
#13
1966
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt CAR-15 Commando (XM177)
Colt CAR-15 Commando (XM177)
Assault Carbine / Submachine Gun (SMG)
#14
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt M16 (Series)
Colt M16 (Series)
Infantry Assault Rifle / Assault Carbine
#15
1911
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt M1911
Colt M1911
Semi-Automatic Service Pistol
#16
1898
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt Model 1898 (New Service)
Colt Model 1898 (New Service)
Six-Shot Revolver
#17
1917
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt Model 1917
Colt Model 1917
Service Revolver
#18
1966
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Colt XM148
Colt XM148
Developmental Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL)
#19
1928
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Degtyarev DP LMG (DP28)
Degtyarev DP LMG (DP28)
Light Machine Gun
#20
1949
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Degtyarev KPV-14.5 (Krupnokaliberniy Pulemyot Vladimirova)
Degtyarev KPV-14.5 (Krupnokaliberniy Pulemyot Vladimirova)
Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
#21
1938
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the DShK Model 1938
DShK Model 1938
Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
#22
1954
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Enfield L1A1 SLR (Self-Loading Rifle)
Enfield L1A1 SLR (Self-Loading Rifle)
Semi-Automatic Infantry Battle Rifle / Combat Rifle
#23
1953
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Fabrique Nationale FN FAL
Fabrique Nationale FN FAL
Battle Rifle
#24
1933
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB
Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB
Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
#25
1965
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the FB P-64
FB P-64
Semi-Automatic Compact Service Pistol
#26
1965
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the FB PM-63 RAK (Reczny Automat Komandosow)
FB PM-63 RAK (Reczny Automat Komandosow)
Submachine Gun / Machine Pistol / Personal Defense Weapon (PDW)
#27
1968
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the General Dynamics FIM-43 Redeye
General Dynamics FIM-43 Redeye
Man-Portable Air Defense System
#28
1965
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the General Electric GAU-17/A Minigun
General Electric GAU-17/A Minigun
Six-Barrel Gatling Gun
#29
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the General Electric M134 Minigun
General Electric M134 Minigun
Six-Barrel Gatling Gun
#30
1970
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Hughes / Raytheon BGM-71 TOW / TOW-2
Hughes / Raytheon BGM-71 TOW / TOW-2
Heavy Anti-Tank (AT) Weapon System
#31
1970
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ingram MAC-10 (M10)
Ingram MAC-10 (M10)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#32
1937
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ithaca Model 37
Ithaca Model 37
Sporting / Security / Law Enforcement / Combat Shotgun
#33
1946
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout
Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout
Pump-Action Military / Security Shotgun
#34
1961
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Izhmash RPK (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
Izhmash RPK (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
Light Machine Gun (LMG)
#35
1949
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Kalashnikov AK-47
Kalashnikov AK-47
Assault Rifle
#36
1961
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Kalashnikov PK (Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
Kalashnikov PK (Pulemyot Kalashnikova)
General Purpose Machine Gin (GPMG)
#37
1964
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the L6 WOMBAT (Weapon Of Magnesium, Battalion, Anti-Tank)
L6 WOMBAT (Weapon Of Magnesium, Battalion, Anti-Tank)
Recoilless Rifle
#38
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Lithgow F1 SMG
Lithgow F1 SMG
Submachine Gun
#39
1942
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1 (Bazooka) / (2.36-inch Rocket Launcher M1)
M1 (Bazooka) / (2.36-inch Rocket Launcher M1)
Reusable, Shoulder-Fired, Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher
#40
1942
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M1)
M1 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M1)
Semi-Automatic / Full-Automatic Carbine
#41
1938
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1 Thompson (Tommy Gun)
M1 Thompson (Tommy Gun)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#42
1960
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M18 Claymore
M18 Claymore
Anti-Personnel Mine
#43
1945
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M18 RR
M18 RR
Crew-Served Recoilless Rifle / Anti-Tank / Anti-Personnel Weapon
#44
1917
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1917 Enfield (American Enfield)
M1917 Enfield (American Enfield)
Bolt-Action Service Rifle
#45
1939
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1938 120mm (120-HM 38)
M1938 120mm (120-HM 38)
Infantry Field Mortar
#46
1941
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M1941 82mm (82-PM 41)
M1941 82mm (82-PM 41)
Battalion Field Mortar
#47
1943
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M2 4.2-inch (Goon Gun)
M2 4.2-inch (Goon Gun)
Rifled Infantry Mortar Weapon
#48
1944
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M2 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M2)
M2 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M2)
Select-Fire Automatic Carbine
#49
1945
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M20 75mm
M20 75mm
Recoilless Rifle
#50
1943
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M2-2 / M9A1-7
M2-2 / M9A1-7
Man-Portable Backpack Infantry Flamethrower
#51
1950
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M26 (Lemon Grenade)
M26 (Lemon Grenade)
Fragmentation Hand Grenade
#52
1943
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M3 (Grease Gun)
M3 (Grease Gun)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#53
1944
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M3 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M3)
M3 Carbine (US Carbine, Caliber 30, M3)
Sniper Carbine Rifle
#54
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M30 (4.2-inch / Four-Deuce)
M30 (4.2-inch / Four-Deuce)
106.7mm Heavy Mortar System
#55
1955
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M40 (RR)
M40 (RR)
106mm Recoilless Rifle
#56
1952
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M61 (Grenade)
M61 (Grenade)
Fragmentation Hand Grenade
#57
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M67 Recoilless Rifle
M67 Recoilless Rifle
Portable Anti-Infantry / Anti-Armor Weapon
#58
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon)
M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon)
Disposable Anti-Tank (AT) Rocket Launcher
#59
1961
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the M79
M79
Single-Shot 40mm Grenade Launcher
#60
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Makarov PM (Pistol Marakova)
Makarov PM (Pistol Marakova)
Semi-Automatic Pistol
#61
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the MAS 49 (Fusil Semi-Automatique de 7.5mm Modele 1949)
MAS 49 (Fusil Semi-Automatique de 7.5mm Modele 1949)
Semi-Automatic Service Rifle / Battle Rifle
#62
1936
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Maschinengewehr Modell 34 (MG34)
Maschinengewehr Modell 34 (MG34)
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)
#63
1949
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the MAT-49 (Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Tulle 49)
MAT-49 (Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Tulle 49)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#64
1896
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mauser C96
Mauser C96
Semi-Automatic Pistol
#65
1935
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mauser Karabiner Kar 98k
Mauser Karabiner Kar 98k
Bolt-Action Service Rifle
#66
1918
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mk 2 (Pineapple Hand Grenade)
Mk 2 (Pineapple Hand Grenade)
Fragmentation Hand Grenade
#67
1965
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the MK154 Mine Clearance Launcher
MK154 Mine Clearance Launcher
Mine Clearance Launcher
#68
1960
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Model K-50M
Model K-50M
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#69
1900
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mondragon Rifle (Fusil Mondragon)
Mondragon Rifle (Fusil Mondragon)
Semi-Automatic Service Rifle
#70
1942
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mortar, 60mm M19
Mortar, 60mm M19
Light Infantry Mortar
#71
1940
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mortar, 60mm M2
Mortar, 60mm M2
Light Infantry Mortar
#72
1935
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Mortar, 81mm M1
Mortar, 81mm M1
81mm Medium Infantry Mortar
#73
1940
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the MP40 (Maschinenpistole 40)
MP40 (Maschinenpistole 40)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#74
1895
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Nagant Model 1895 (M1895)
Nagant Model 1895 (M1895)
Seven-Shot Service Revolver
#75
1954
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the NORINCO Type 54 (TT-33)
NORINCO Type 54 (TT-33)
Semi-Automatic Military Service Pistol
#76
1956
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the NORINCO Type 56 (AK47)
NORINCO Type 56 (AK47)
Assault Rifle / Assault Carbine
#77
1960
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Ontario Mark 3 Navy (MKIII)
Ontario Mark 3 Navy (MKIII)
Combat Knife
#78
1941
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Owen SMG (Owen Machine Carbine)
Owen SMG (Owen Machine Carbine)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#79
1941
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the PPSh-41 (Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina 41)
PPSh-41 (Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina 41)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#80
1910
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Pulemet Maksima Obrazets Model 1910 (PM Model 1910)
Pulemet Maksima Obrazets Model 1910 (PM Model 1910)
Water-Cooled Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
#81
1966
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Remington M40
Remington M40
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
#82
1908
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Remington Model 10 (M10)
Remington Model 10 (M10)
Pump-Action Slide Shotgun
#83
1905
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Remington Model 11 (M11 / Remington Autoloading Gun)
Remington Model 11 (M11 / Remington Autoloading Gun)
Semi-Automatic, Self-Loading Shotgun
#84
1950
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Remington Model 870
Remington Model 870
Pump-Action Shotgun
#85
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Remington Model 870 Wingmaster
Remington Model 870 Wingmaster
Manually-Actuated, Pump-Action Slide Shotgun
#86
1969
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Rock Island Arsenal M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS)
Rock Island Arsenal M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS)
Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle
#87
1946
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the RP-46
RP-46
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)
#88
1945
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova)
RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova)
Light Machine Gun (LMG)
#89
1949
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the RPG-2
RPG-2
Reusable, Man-Portable Rocket Propelled Grenade
#90
1968
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the SA-7 (Grail) / 9K32 Strela-2
SA-7 (Grail) / 9K32 Strela-2
Surface to Air Anti-Aircraft Missile Defense System
#91
1957
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Saco M60
Saco M60
General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)
#92
1935
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Savage Arms M720
Savage Arms M720
Semi-Automatic Shotgun
#93
1945
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Simonov SKS (Samozaryadniy Karabin sistemi Simonova)
Simonov SKS (Samozaryadniy Karabin sistemi Simonova)
Semi-Automatic, Self-Loading Carbine
#94
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Sky Horse
Sky Horse
50mm Light Field Mortar
#95
1908
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Smith & Wesson 1st Model New Century (Triple Lock)
Smith & Wesson 1st Model New Century (Triple Lock)
Service Revolver
#96
1889
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Smith & Wesson Model 10 (38 Special)
Smith & Wesson Model 10 (38 Special)
Six-Shot, Double-Action Service Revolver
#97
1917
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Smith & Wesson Model 1917
Smith & Wesson Model 1917
Six-Shot Service Revolver
#98
1967
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Smith & Wesson Model 76
Smith & Wesson Model 76
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#99
1959
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Springfield M14
Springfield M14
Automatic Service Rifle / Battle Rifle
#100
1903
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Springfield Model 1903 (M1903)
Springfield Model 1903 (M1903)
Bolt-Action Service Rifle / Sniper Rifle
#101
1951
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Stechkin APS (Automatic Pistol Stechkin)
Stechkin APS (Automatic Pistol Stechkin)
Selective-Fire Service Pistol / Machine Pistol
#102
1941
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the STEN SMG
STEN SMG
Submachine Gun / Machine Carbine
#103
1944
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Sterling Submachine Gun (L2A1)
Sterling Submachine Gun (L2A1)
Submachine Gun (SMG)
#104
1963
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Stoner 63 (Universal Combat Weapon)
Stoner 63 (Universal Combat Weapon)
Modular Weapons System
#105
1942
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) / Maschinenpistole 44 (MP44)
Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) / Maschinenpistole 44 (MP44)
Assault Rifle
#106
1940
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Tokarev SVT-40
Tokarev SVT-40
Self-Loading, Semi-Automatic Rifle
#107
1933
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Tokarev TT-33
Tokarev TT-33
Semi-Automatic Military Service Pistol / Sidearm
#108
1958
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Type 58
Type 58
Assault Rifle
#109
1964
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Winchester Model 1200
Winchester Model 1200
Pump-Action Shotgun
#110
1897
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Winchester Model 1897
Winchester Model 1897
Pump-Action Slide Shotgun
#111
1912
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Winchester Model 1912
Winchester Model 1912
Pump-Action Slide Shotgun
#112
1936
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Winchester Model 70
Winchester Model 70
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
#113
1936
National Flag Graphic
Picture of the Zbrojovka ZB vz. 37 (ZB-53)
Zbrojovka ZB vz. 37 (ZB-53)
Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)