Springfield Armory SALVO

Springfield Armory SALVO
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designer David C. Fletcher
Herman F. Hawthorne
Designed 1957
Manufacturer Springfield Armory
Specifications
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber 5.56mm
Barrels 3
Action Gas automatic revolver

The Springfield Armory SALVO was an entrant of Project SALVO. The rifle had 3 barrels and was fed by a feeding rotor.[1][2] It was designed by David C. Fletcher and Herman F. Hawthorne.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2976770.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2977856.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.thegunzone.com/556dw-1.html

See also


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