I was over at Sawman's house today dropping off my half of money for the case of 5.56 ammo Sawman ordered. He says, "Bruce, open that foot locker" and points to a locker in the corner of the room. OK, I open it and there are many 20rd M16 mags that at a glance are Vietnam era with metal followers and the finish shiny, smooth or worn looking. "Take a better look", he says. I see some Mattel marked 20 rounders! He agrees to sell me 2 of them, but asks that I keep the amount paid confidential between him and I. I picked a lighter looking one and a darker one.
I just got home, and tada, here's some pics. They will go right with my Mattel M16A1. Other than the Mattel marking in the floor plate, they look typical Vietnam era to me (I remember seeing markings of Colt or Simmonds, there could be others). Some wear on the top of the followers. No Mattel marks seen on the followers or magazine body. Thank you Sawman!
I just got home, and tada, here's some pics. They will go right with my Mattel M16A1. Other than the Mattel marking in the floor plate, they look typical Vietnam era to me (I remember seeing markings of Colt or Simmonds, there could be others). Some wear on the top of the followers. No Mattel marks seen on the followers or magazine body. Thank you Sawman!