Vietnam War Commemorative M14

Turn back the clock...return to a generation ago to the early 1960's, the M14 was our country's last “big-bore” main battle rifle. It was a “Four-in-One” weapons system, designed to replace the M1 Garand, the M1/M2 Carbine, the BAR and the M3 Submachine Gun. It is an all-time classic—an important “must” in any collection. And the most gallant heritage of the M14 was its war years. The American Historical Foundation is proud to announce the Vietnam War Commemorative M14. Each, like no other M14’s before, is custom gunsmithed to museum quality. This is the world's first commemorative M14. The first of any collectible is always of special interest to collectors, because it represents an acknowledged milestone.

Legal to Own

Your assurance of historical accuracy, the components are genuine, original military parts specially selected for this Limited Edition and finished by skilled gunsmiths to museum-grade. Each receiver is made by Springfield Armory for this Limited Edition to military specifications, except in one important way...each fires only in semi-automatic, for ease of legal ownership.

Museum Quality Limited Edition: Only 500

This rifle reflects its special collector status and is obviously built to museum-quality. Sixteen components are mirror polished and 24-Karat Gold plated: front sight, safety, magazine release, front and rear sling swivel sets (5 parts), rear slight assembly (6 parts), and trigger. Even the flash suppressor is plated with genuine 24-Karat Gold. For lasting beauty and value, all the plating is to Jewelers Grade-Heavy thickness. Other major components are also mirror polished and gun blued to gloss black using the heat immersion process, to contrast with the 24-Karat Gold. The operating rod and receiver are deeply etched and gold-gilt infilled with patriotic inscriptions and symbols. Each is built with a beautiful, custom-built American Walnut stock by Reinhart Fajen; it gleams with seven coats of high gloss finish, hand-rubbed and polished.

The focal point of the stock features a fired enamel cloisonne proudly and beautifully portraying the colors and center design of the Vietnam Service Medal. This is a firing limited edition of only 500. There is a direct relationship between rarity and value, and this extremely low edition limit further enhances the investment aspect of ownership of this piece.

Serial No. 1 Presented to General Westmoreland

The three-digit registry numbers range between 001-500 with the prefix “VME” for “Vietnam–Museum Edition”, further designating this to be a special edition. Serial No. 001 has been presented by the Foundation to General William Westmoreland, who in turn, presented it for military museum display at Patriot's Point Museum.

Fires 7.62 mm (.308 Win.)

This is a firing rifle and could be used to defend your home, family or nation, using readily available 7.62mm .308 Win. ammunition—the same as issued by our military forces.

Your rifle is also accompanied by:

A legal (“pre-ban”) 10-round magazine.
A Military Field Manual.
The Certificate of Authenticity, your assurance of the worldwide edition limit, the Limited edition Registry Number and the purity of the 24-Karat Gold plating.
A deluxe black leather military-pattern sling (fitted by our gunsmiths to the rifle).

This is an important and limited opportunity to own this important American main battle rifle and the world's finest Limited Edition M14. It is a magnificent work of craftsmanship in steel, 24-Karat Gold and American Walnut, which will give you pride each time you hold it and display it to family and friends.

Display Case

A custom-built, luxuriously lined Display Case with engraved identification plaque is available. Includes locking glass lid to protect your firearm from dust and unauthorized handling. Suitable for wall mount or tabletop display.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Vietnam War Commemorative M14", a working M14 rifle, at the price of $3,995*. Each rifle is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per rifle. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $380 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $275 to the final payment.

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.