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Scarce Daisy "Quick Kill" Training Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce Daisy  Quick Kill  Training Rifle
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750
Developed in the 1960's, the Quick Kill training program was designed to increase proficiency in "point" or "instinctive" shooting among American infantry. These skills are particularly useful at ranges below 50 meters, and were coming into strong demand in the jungle combat of Vietnam. The program started with air rifles (BB-guns) like these, essentially M16 mockups with no sights, shooting first at airborne discs, then a miniature version of the rifle range, before transitioning to an actual M16 or M14 with the sights taped over. Measuring 35 1/2 inches overall, with a triangular handguard, plastic front sight and "carry handle", a pistol grip fitted to the action lever, and a straight buttstock, which is marked "SIXTH USA TNG DEV CEN/FT. LEWIS WASH" on the left side.
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Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good, with some mild handling marks overall. A small crack is present on the right side of the front sight. Mechanically excellent.