American War Rifles

Listed below are the main battle rifles of America's major wars and conflicts. These are the most widely issued or used primary small arms for each conflict starting with the American revolution.

American Revolutionary War : (1775–1783) Muzzle Loading Flintlock Musket Large Caliber Smooth Bore

American Civil War : (1861–1865) Springfield Rifle Musket Various Calibers

World War I : Bolt Action M1903 Springfield Rifle cal. .30 Government 30/06

World War II and Korean War : M1 Garand Semi Auto Rifle cal. .30 Government aka 30/06

 Vietnam War : M16 A1 Selective Fire Automatic High Capacity Rifle cal. 5.56

Desert Storm/ Desert Shield/ Iraqi Freedom : M-16 A2/A4 Selective Fire Automatic High Capacity Rifle cal. 5.56 often updated with various tactical gear to suit various mission needs.

You can only have one gun.....

Nice Gun Collection

This is kind of like the old you're stranded on a desert island thing except we want to know what gun you would choose if you could only have one for the rest of your life. I know that’s a really frightening scenario for most of my fellow gun nuts but it's only for fun.

   To make it even more fun that one gun can be any gun in the world, no price limit. So what would you choose? Bear in mind that this would be the only gun you could EVER have or use so it would have be good for whatever sporting activities you enjoy.

   And of course for all you preppers it would have to get you through any forthcoming apocalypse or commie inbred mutant zombie invasion. Please give us your choice and reason in the comment box below, and please be specific.
Let the debate begin!