Over the years, there has been a lot of confusion and debate over the evolution of the XM-3 Bipod case and, in general, the early accessories of the Colt Armalite AR-15/M-16 series weapons as issued to the U.S. Military during Vietnam, especially within the Retro AR community.

US Vietnam War Era M16 XM3 Removable COLT Bipod with Canvas Carrying Case.

2016年2月8日 · The next model, and the most desirable & valuable, is the duel Colt/Armalite marked bipod. This bipod was held together with a pin that had a head on one side, and a "C" clip on the other side. Both legs have the same markings, one with the markings on the top side, and the other leg with the markings on the back side.

2015年11月3日 · The XM3 "clothes pin" bipod for the M16 rifle, seen here in its carrying case, circa 1970, was designed to provide a stable firing platform for the M16 thus enabling it to be used in the role of a light MG for close range fire support, in the manner of a BAR.

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Vietnam War M16 Colt “XM3 Bipod” in Original Case. Bipod is in excellent condition and functions perfectly. The bipod is designed to clip on the end of an M16 in order to improve stability and firing ability, and these sorts of devices saw a fair amount of use throughout the war. Rifle used in picture NOT included with item.

The M3 bipod was a lightweight non-adjustable support that clamped onto the barrel of the M16 rifle for more accurate firing. Copyright © 2005 - 2025 VietnamGear.com. All rights reserved.

VIETNAM WAR M16 USGI XM3 BIPOD W/CANVAS CASE Bipod plus Carrying Case, Canvas Authentic USGI Surplus ALICE Clip Included

1/7/25 - For sale is an original Colt m16 bipod with an XM3 carry case. The bipod comes in very good condition with minimal use wear and the majority of the original finish intact. Hinge spring is fully functional with great retention. Bipod is marked Colt's - 62/22 Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.

The bipod is designed to clip on the end of a rifle in order to improve stability and firing ability, and these sorts of devices saw a fair amount of use throughout the war.