M16-A2 fired with

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M16-A2 fired with obstructed bore 5 May 01
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View from rear of M16, notice missing parts of
upper receiver, extensive damage to chamber area,
bulged lower receiver, magazine with internal
components blown out the bottom
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upper receiver missing
rounds expelled through magazine
magazine spring
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View of Bolt group missing part of the right
side of the bolt carrier
crushed rounds
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View of Bolt group showing damage to Bolt
Carrier as well as the Bolt
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Inside view of right half of upper receiver
found 2-3 feet from firing position
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View of left half of upper receiver found 25 35
yards behind and to the left of the firing
position
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View of Bolt Carrier group
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View of Bolt Carrier group and damage to bolt
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Close-up of Bolt showing remains of case head
lodged in Bolt face
Gas rings blown out
Extractor peeled back and out
Path of gas through primer well and extractor
slot