Military vehicles up for auction
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1944 White M16 half-track "meat-chopper"( Auctions America )
The M16 was a vehicle with a powered, armored turret with four .50-caliber machine guns. (This example has two .50-caliber guns). The gunner sat at a 45-degree angle and controlled the turret and guns with handlebar grips and pedals. The hull was modified with folding side and rear armor plates. The M16 was intended to be an anti-aircraft weapon. However, many were utilized in ground-support roles and nicknamed "meat-choppers." The guns on this vehicle are demilitarized. The vehicle's worth is estimated between $50,000 and $75,000.
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