Mattel M16 Rifle

[Sandaza1!]

In response to the wonderfully researched article concerning the "myth" of the Mattel M16, I respectfully disagree. During my boot camp at Parris Island in December 1980, I was issued my first weapon as a US Marine. We cared and cleaned our weapons daily as if they were a part of ourselves. My weapon was stamped Mattel in the metal. My second weapon issued was stamped GM. I can't prove my point as they wouldn't let you take your weapon when we walked off of PI as Marines. But it sure enough existed.

 

[Belt Fed]

Both of mine is stamped Colt.

 

[Faulkner]

Here is an oft shown photo shopped picture that is supposed to be proof.

 

[The Night Rider]

I had one Colt and a Harrington Richard's. I don't remember what the National Guard issued me.

I don't believe the "Mattel story"