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| name = Grady Repeating Arms M- | | name = Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle | ||
| image = | | image = File:M16A1 PVS-2.JPEG | ||
| caption = | | caption = A [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard#Enlisted|Guardsman First Class]] of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]] carrying a Grady Repeating Arms M-3A1 assault rifle equipped with a Silverman Stalker nigh vision device | ||
| type = | | type = {{wpl|Assault rifle}} | ||
<!-- Type selection --> | <!-- Type selection --> | ||
| service = | | service = 1967 – present | ||
| wars = | | wars = | ||
<!-- Production history --> | <!-- Production history --> | ||
| designer = Earl Rock, John Grady IV | | designer = Earl Rock, John Grady IV | ||
| number = | | number = | ||
| length = * {{convert| | | length = * {{convert|39.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| width = | | width = | ||
| height = | | height = | ||
| diameter = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> | | diameter = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| origin = {{Flag|Shenandoah}} | | origin = {{Flag|Shenandoah}} | ||
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| weight = * {{convert|3.6|kg|abbr=on}} | | weight = * {{convert|3.6|kg|abbr=on}} | ||
| part_length = * {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on|1}} | | part_length = * {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on|1}} | ||
| cartridge = | | cartridge = {{wpl|.243 Winchester|.243 Grady}} | ||
| action = {{wpl|Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated}}, {{Wpl|rotating bolt}} | |||
| rate = 700-900 rounds/min | |||
| rate = | | velocity = {{convert|3150|ft/s|m/s|abbr=on}} | ||
| velocity = | |||
| range = {{convert|300|m}} | | range = {{convert|300|m}} | ||
| max_range = {{convert| | | max_range = {{convert|550|m|yd|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| feed = * 30 | | feed = * 30-round detachable {{Wpl|box magazine}} | ||
| sights = Silverman 1.5× {{Wpl|telescopic sight}}, emergency battle sights, rail attachment for various optics on A2 and A3 models. | | sights = Silverman 1.5× {{Wpl|telescopic sight}}, emergency battle sights, rail attachment for various optics on A2 and A3 models. | ||
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The '''Grady Repeating Arms M- | The '''Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle''' is a {{Wpl|Selective fire|selective fire}} {{wpl|assault rifle}} designed by Earl Rock and John Grady IV between 1977 and 1985. Currently produced by [[Grady Repeating Arms]], it is in service with all three branches of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]], but has been largely replaced by the more compact [[Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine]]. | ||
==History and design== | ==History and design== | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
* '''M-3''' | |||
* '''M-3A2''' | |||
* '''M-3A3''' | |||
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==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
*{{Flag|Shenandoah}} | *{{Flag|Shenandoah}} | ||
** [[Shenandoahan National Guard]]: The Grady Repeating Arms M- | ** [[Shenandoahan National Guard]]: The Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle has been the standard service rifle of the Shenandoahan National Guard since 1985, with the M-4A3 accepted into service in 2012. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle | |
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 A Guardsman First Class of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard carrying a Grady Repeating Arms M-3A1 assault rifle equipped with a Silverman Stalker nigh vision device | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |  Shenandoah |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1967 – present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Earl Rock, John Grady IV |
| Designed | 1977 |
| Manufacturer | Grady Repeating Arms |
| Produced |
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| Variants | See Varaints |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
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| Length |
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| Barrel length |
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| Cartridge | .243 Grady |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700-900 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 3,150 ft/s (960 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 metres (980 ft) |
| Maximum firing range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Feed system |
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| Sights | Silverman 1.5× telescopic sight, emergency battle sights, rail attachment for various optics on A2 and A3 models. |
The Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle is a selective fire assault rifle designed by Earl Rock and John Grady IV between 1977 and 1985. Currently produced by Grady Repeating Arms, it is in service with all three branches of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard, but has been largely replaced by the more compact Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine.
History and design
Variants
- M-3
- M-3A2
- M-3A3
Operators
- Shenandoah
- Shenandoahan National Guard: The Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Assault Rifle has been the standard service rifle of the Shenandoahan National Guard since 1985, with the M-4A3 accepted into service in 2012.
