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M39 Enhanced Marksmanship Rifle (EMR)
This medium sniper rifle, used by the USMC, including MARSOC, is an accurized and modified variant of the United States Marine Corps Designated Marksman Rifle, itself a medium sniper variant of the M14 rifle, which the EMR is set to replace throughout the Corps.
The M39 EMR has had a number of modifications made to the basic DMR design:
- a variable-length stock
- the addition of an ergonomic pistol grip
- a more durable Harris folding bi-pod
- MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail for the mounting of scopes, aiming devices etc
The M39 EMR bears a resemblence to the MK 14 Mod 0 EBR.
M39 Enhanced Marksmanship Rifle Specifications
weight: | 16.5 lbs (with sight, bipod fitted) |
length: | 44.2 inches |
barrel length: | 22 inches |
rate of fire : | semi-automatic |
muzzle velocity : | 2,832 feet per second |
caliber : | 7.62mm x 51mm NATO |
magazine : | 20 round box magazine |
M39 EMR - Photos & Further Info
Graphic showing the features of the M39 EMR
photo : US DoD
A Marine with the 2nd MSOB, MARSOC, takes aim with a M39 Enhance Marksmanship Rifle at a desert training range.
photo : US Dod