Originally developed with an eye for arming the people of Southeast Asia against the communists, the United States Army and Marine Corps both took an interest in the 77E as a replacement for their aging stocks of World War I and World War II vintage trench and riot guns. The 77E became very popular as an "anti-ambush" gun in the jungles, as it was capable of delivering immediate and vicious fire at close ranges. While one of the signature weapons of the Vietnam War, relatively few can be found on the American market today in any condition. Single nickel bead sight, a full choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The frame is marked "U.S." on the right, with "P" on top and on the breech of the barrel. Fitted with a ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with vented rubber recoil pad. 13 inch length of pull.

Excellent, retains 98% original parkerized finish with light cycling marks visible on the magazine tube. The wood is also excellent with defined edges, some light handling marks, and some cracking and absent edges on the deteriorated rubber recoil buttpad. Mechanically excellent.