Stoner 63A Bren - Revision history

Skizmophonic at 08:09, 24 February 2026

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	The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the [[Vietnam War]] era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as an [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.

	~~=HISTORY=~~		'''The Stoner 63A Bren''' is a “Bren-style” light machine gun configuration of the U.S. 5.56×45mm [[Stoner 63]] modular weapon system designed by Eugene Stoner. It is best known for its top-mounted magazine layout (evoking the classic Bren gun handling profile) combined with the Stoner 63A’s modular receiver and quick-change configuration concept.
	~~After leaving ArmaLite, Eugene~~ Stoner~~, renowned for his military small arms designs, conceived~~ a modular weapon system adaptable to multiple configurations. Collaborating with Cadillac Gage's Howard Carson in Costa Mesa, California, Stoner developed the system, which was built around a common receiver with interchangeable parts. The first prototype, the Stoner M69W, was completed in 1962, followed by ~~the~~ Stoner 62. ~~The focus later shifted to~~ the ~~smaller 5.56×45mm cartridge, leading to the production of~~ the Stoner ~~63 in 1963~~.

	~~Despite initial interest~~ and ~~adoption by~~ the U.S. ~~Marines for trials, the Stoner 63 faced~~ reliability issues ~~in Army tests~~, leading to ~~the~~ improved Stoner 63A in 1966. ~~Further enhancements were attempted~~ in the ~~XM207 variant from 1969 to 1971~~, ~~including modifications to improve firing rates and structural integrity~~. ~~However~~, the ~~project was ultimately discontinued in 1971 after~~ U.S. ~~military priorities shifted following~~ the ~~Vietnam War withdrawal announcement~~.		==HISTORY==

			After leaving ArmaLite, Eugene Stoner developed a modular weapons system built around a common receiver with interchangeable components that could be reconfigured into multiple roles. Early prototypes were completed in 1962, and production Stoner 63 weapons in 5.56×45mm began in 1963, with Cadillac Gage as the manufacturer. U.S. testing identified reliability and durability issues, leading to an improved production standard—Stoner 63A—introduced in 1966.

			The “Bren” configuration refers to a Stoner 63A light machine gun setup that uses a top-mounted magazine and is optimized for sustained automatic fire in a support role. Like the rest of the Stoner system, it was never widely standardized across U.S. forces, but the Stoner 63/63A family saw limited Vietnam-era use, most notably with U.S. Navy SEALs and in Marine evaluations. In field use, different Stoner 63A configurations could appear within small units depending on mission needs, though overall complexity, cost, and maintenance demands limited broader adoption.

			===Sources===
			* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63 Stoner 63 \| Wikipedia
			* https://smallarmsreview.com/the-stoner-63as-earliest-days-in-combat/ “The Stoner 63A’s Earliest Days in Combat” \| Small Arms Review
			* https://www.forgottenweapons.com/stoner-63a-automatic-rifle-the-original-modular-weapon/ Stoner 63A (background and context) \| Forgotten Weapons

	~~A small number of Stoner 63 and 63A units were used by U.S. Navy SEALs in Vietnam, but by the late 1980s, the system was phased out in favor of newer designs like the M249 SAW.~~
	~~<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_63 SOURCE]~~
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	File:5o4endc38l0a1.jpg\|Navy SEALS X-Ray Platoon. Taken on a dock near Ben Tre in Southeast Vietnam. The SEAL in the center of the group, Lt. Michael Collins, is carrying a Stoner 63A1 Mk 23 Mod 0 Commando with a short 15.7 in (398.8 mm) barrel. Lt. Michael Collins, KIA March 4th, 1971. Photo credit: US Navy.		File:5o4endc38l0a1.jpg\|Navy SEALS X-Ray Platoon. Taken on a dock near Ben Tre in Southeast Vietnam. The SEAL in the center of the group, Lt. Michael Collins, is carrying a Stoner 63A1 Mk 23 Mod 0 Commando with a short 15.7 in (398.8 mm) barrel. Lt. Michael Collins, KIA March 4th, 1971. Photo credit: US Navy.
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	File:1584800349 stoner-63-lmg-vietnam-greg-2.jpg~~\|All "seals" are armed with various configurations of the Stoner 63. On the shoulder of the fighter on the right is a machine gun with a disconnected butt. Photo: “The Coronado Times”~~		File:1584800349 stoner-63-lmg-vietnam-greg-2.jpg
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Skizmophonic at 02:15, 1 October 2025

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]
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	\|Stoner 63A Bren\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|~~1963~~\|\| Cadillac Gage <br>Knight's Armament Company \|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|40.25 in (1,022 mm)\|\|weapon_stoner63_b		\|Stoner 63A Bren\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1966\|\| Cadillac Gage <br>Knight's Armament Company \|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|40.25 in (1,022 mm)\|\|weapon_stoner63_b
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Skizmophonic at 07:53, 5 November 2024

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Skizmophonic at 17:48, 11 October 2024

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	\|33\|\|×2.5 = 82.5\|\|×1.2 = 39.6\|\|×1.15 = 37.95\|\|×0.8 = 26.4\|\|×0.75 = 19.8\|\|NO\|\|NO\|\| Seconds\|\| Seconds		\|33\|\|×2.5 = 82.5\|\|×1.2 = 39.6\|\|×1.15 = 37.95\|\|×0.8 = 26.4\|\|×0.75 = 19.8\|\|NO\|\|NO\|\|3.5 Seconds\|\|4.166 Seconds
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Skizmophonic at 07:02, 8 October 2024

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	The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as an [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.		The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the [[Vietnam War]] era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as an [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.

	=HISTORY=		=HISTORY=

Skizmophonic at 21:42, 7 October 2024

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	The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as a [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.		The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as an [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.

	=HISTORY=		=HISTORY=

Skizmophonic at 21:41, 7 October 2024

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	The Stoner 63, designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as a rifle, carbine, light machine gun, or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.		The [[Stoner 63]], designed by Eugene Stoner, is an innovative modular weapon system developed during the Vietnam War era. Its versatility allowed it to be configured as a [[assault rifle]], [[carbine]], [[light machine gun]], or even a vehicle-mounted weapon. Its lightweight design and ability to quickly change configurations made it ideal for jungle warfare conditions in Vietnam, where mobility and adaptability were crucial. Despite its promising features, production and deployment were limited, and it didn't see widespread use due to various factors including cost and reliability issues. However, its legacy as a forward-thinking firearm design continues to influence modern small arms development.

	=HISTORY=		=HISTORY=