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Its neither a C7 or C8 gentlemen

 

Its a diemaco SFW, aka the L119A1

 

Its different in that it has a longer barrel, 15.8" rather than the usual 14.5" as seen on the average M4

 

It is also fitted with a KAC RAS system, the grenade launcher i cant comment on

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More stuff from Incountry (Militaria Show at the Fairplex, Pomona, CA)

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1x Seawave Tigerstripe set (Repro)

1x Dense Tigerstripe pants

1x m1969 Fragmentation Vest

1x ERDL Boonie (issue with patch)

1x Claymore pouch

1x Angled Flashlight (era issue)

Pride and Joy :D:D:D:D:D been lookin for this for a long time

1x set 68 issue date STABO rig

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will setup soon and take pics (crappy camera having a hard time focusing on date)

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An unidentified RECONDO Instructor shown with STABO Harness (Photo: "US Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War," Shelby Stanton)

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i thought it was C7s with 203s rather than the Canadian AG36 thingy, it used to be M16a2s with m203s, but canadian guns may be better than yank

 

Diemaco Armalites are better than Colt Armalites, at least according to the vast majority of Western nations, who prefer to get their Armalites from Diemaco, rather than Colt or any other American firm.

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Is STABO that thing where a group of like 6 guys hang down from a rope under a heli and get flown in? Or am i thinking of something else?

 

And diemaco are no more btw lads, they were bought out by colt sometime last year, so theyre colt canada now, but still make the same guns

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Is STABO that thing where a group of like 6 guys hang down from a rope under a heli and get flown in? Or am i thinking of something else?

 

The STABO extraction was developed and built by SGM McGuire, SFC Clifford Roberts and other members of Project Delta to quickly lift an individual from the jungle by helicopter. and tested by the 145th Aviation Platoon

During the Vietnam war the STABO was a means of quick extraction where the landing of a helicopter was not possible. Ropes were lowered from the helicopter, then attached to the D-rings on the STABO -- and the operative was effectively yanked from the jungle, suspended by the ropes to an area where the helicopter could safely land. Naturally, this was an exceedingly dangerous means of extraction -- but often preferable to the alternative of staying on the ground under enemy fire.

The operators are free to use their weapons unlike the older Mcguire Rig where you have to hold on to it.

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Is STABO that thing where a group of like 6 guys hang down from a rope under a heli and get flown in? Or am i thinking of something else?

 

The STABO extraction was developed and built by SGM McGuire, SFC Clifford Roberts and other members of Project Delta to quickly lift an individual from the jungle by helicopter. and tested by the 145th Aviation Platoon

During the Vietnam war the STABO was a means of quick extraction where the landing of a helicopter was not possible. Ropes were lowered from the helicopter, then attached to the D-rings on the STABO -- and the operative was effectively yanked from the jungle, suspended by the ropes to an area where the helicopter could safely land. Naturally, this was an exceedingly dangerous means of extraction -- but often preferable to the alternative of staying on the ground under enemy fire.

The operators are free to use their weapons unlike the older Mcguire Rig where you have to hold on to it.

 

STABO only allows one man per rope IIRC.

 

SPIE is basically the modern equivalent. I snagged a SPIE rig off eBay for $25 recently, and it allows you to have multiple people connected to a rope.

STABO has two points of contact (both shoulders)

SPIE has one (strap coming from back).

 

STABO also allows a belt to be weaved through it, meaning you dont have to wear a whole seperate harness for your web gear.

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Not based on any specific unit, but here we go. Looks like a general 5th SFG (A) or SEALs type thing, I suppose - call it what you wish :)

 

KITLIST:

Roughly head to toe...

 

Thinsulate Fleece Watch Cap, Black

TCI Liberator II Headset

Wiley-X Romer II Glasses

 

Underarmour Loose HeatGear T-Shirt, Army Brown

US Issue SPEAR Fleece, Black

TAD Gear Stealth Hoodie, Gen. 2, UE Grey

 

Eagle Industries Rhodesian Recon Vest, Tan

Camelbak Thermobak 3l, CB

3no. Tactical Tailor Triple M4 Mag Pouches, Tan

Tactical Tailor GP Horizontal Pouch, Tan

HSGI Double Pistol Mag Pouch, Tan

Tactical Tailor Small Radio Pouch, OD

Maxpedition MM Dump Pouch/Medium Rollypolly, OD

 

Strider DB-L NSN w/ CB G10 Grips & CB CSM Sheath, #93 of 100

TAD Gear Survival Capsule, Whistle Component, Black

F|S Utility HAK v2, Tan Cord Wrap

Surefire Z2 CombatLight

Gerber Compact 400 Sport (Multitool), Black

Kenwood TK3101 PMR446 Radio

Sharpie & Notepad

 

Ex-US Issue DCU Pants (100% cotton cold-weather type)

TAG Rigger's Belt, OD

SWMS Max Grip NT Gloves, Sage Green/Black

Bijan Knee Protectors, Medium, US Woodland Camo

Meindl Desert Fox/Safari Boots, Tan

 

PHOTOS:

Colours are a tad off due to being taken indoors (no light outside any more :() - sorry 'bout that...

 

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And yes, it's VERY warm ^_^

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