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[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sw76-1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9x19mm]] | ||
The '''Smith & Wesson 76''' is an American submachine gun developed by S&W in 1967. It was originally developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs, who had been using the [[Carl Gustaf | The '''Smith & Wesson 76''' is an American submachine gun developed by S&W in 1967. It was originally developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs, who had been using the [[Carl Gustaf m/45]] as their weapon of choice in Vietnam, but needed a replacement after Sweden imposed an arms embargo on the United States and stopped supplying the m/45. The Model 76 was developed in response to a list of requirements provided by the Navy SEALs. | ||
The Model 76 was produced in small nubmers and saw limited combat service in Vietnam, and eventually S&W ceased its production in 1974. Although the Model 76's military service was brief, it saw some popularity among Law Enforcement and civilian markets. Until the early 1980s, Smith & Wesson also made a 16" barreled semiautomatic only carbine version of the same weapon for over the counter sales. | The Model 76 was produced in small nubmers and saw limited combat service in Vietnam, and eventually S&W ceased its production in 1974. Although the Model 76's military service was brief, it saw some popularity among Law Enforcement and civilian markets. Until the early 1980s, Smith & Wesson also made a 16" barreled semiautomatic only carbine version of the same weapon for over the counter sales. | ||
Revision as of 09:41, 3 March 2022
The Smith & Wesson 76 is an American submachine gun developed by S&W in 1967. It was originally developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs, who had been using the Carl Gustaf m/45 as their weapon of choice in Vietnam, but needed a replacement after Sweden imposed an arms embargo on the United States and stopped supplying the m/45. The Model 76 was developed in response to a list of requirements provided by the Navy SEALs.
The Model 76 was produced in small nubmers and saw limited combat service in Vietnam, and eventually S&W ceased its production in 1974. Although the Model 76's military service was brief, it saw some popularity among Law Enforcement and civilian markets. Until the early 1980s, Smith & Wesson also made a 16" barreled semiautomatic only carbine version of the same weapon for over the counter sales.
Though heavily inspired by the m/45, the Model 76 is not an exact clone, and featured several changes. Explicitly designed to be inexpensive, the M76 was primarily made of rolled and stamped metal parts.
In the 1980s, two firms MK Arms and Global Arms made variants of the M76 called the Mk760 with minimal commercial success.
Specifications
(1967 - 1974)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber(s): 9x19mm
- Weight: 7.25 lbs (3.29 kg)
- Length: 30.5 in (77.5 cm) with stock extended
- Barrel length: 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 14, 25, 36
- Cyclic Rate: 600 rds per/minute
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The Smith & Wesson 76 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note/Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | 1985 | |||
| Miami Vice | Sonny Landham | Toad | "Viking Bikers From Hell" | 1986 |
| The A-Team | 1984-1989 | |||
| Tour of Duty | Ramon Franco | Pvt. Ruiz | 1989-1990 | |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Thugs | "La O Na Makuahine" (S3E01), "Hookman" (S3E15) | 2012-2013 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafia III | 2016 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.