Original U.S. M60 Bipod Assembly by Springfield Armory Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The body is filled with

The body is filled with a burning type smoke charge which contains a dye to color the smoke

although not always

then detonates at the proper distance to produce an air burst effect

As an Air Force mechanic and then an Aviation Cadet

Original U.S. M60 Bipod Assembly by Springfield Armory Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The body is filled withOriginal Item: This is an unissued Vietnam War era M60 Machine Gun bipod contracted by the U. S. Military and manufactured by the Springfield Armory. It is nicely marked SAK and 7793010. Offered in unissued excellent condition! The U. S. Army officially adopted the M60 in 1957. It later served in the Vietnam War as a squad automatic weapon with many U. S. units. Every soldier in the rifle squad would carry an additional 200 linked rounds of ammunition