Diemaco C7 and C8 M16 rifle




a canadian soldier fires current issue c7a2 rifle @ range c79a2 sight. particular example missing standard triad mount.


the diemaco c7 , c8 updated variants of m16 developed , used canadian forces , manufactured colt canada. c7 further development of experimental m16a1e1. earlier m16s, can fired in either single shot or automatic mode, instead of burst function selected m16a2. c7 features structural strengthening, improved handguards, , longer stock developed m16a2. diemaco changed trapdoor in buttstock make easier access , spacer of 0.5 inches (13 mm) available adjust stock length user preference. noticeable external difference between american m16a2s , diemaco c7s retention of a1 style rear sights. not apparent diemaco s use of hammer-forged barrels. canadians desired use heavy barrel profile instead.


the c7 has been developed c7a1, weaver rail on upper receiver c79 optical sight, , c7a2, different furniture , internal improvements. diemaco produced weaver rail on original c7a1 variants not meet m1913 picatinny standard, leading problems mounting commercial sights. remedied minor modification upper receiver or sight itself. since diemaco s acquisition colt form colt canada, canadian produced flattop upper receivers machined m1913 standard.


the c8 carbine version of c7. c7 , c8 used hærens jegerkommando, marinejegerkommandoen , fsk (norway), military of denmark (all branches), royal netherlands army , netherlands marine corps main infantry weapon. following trials, variants became weapon of choice of british sas.








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