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they are their to classify it. the letter describes the weapon. Example M=military AR=assault Rifle LMG=light machine gun ect. the number represents the model number. so in M-16 it is military rifle and was 16th design. Not all designs are excepted and that why there are gaps in the numbers.

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Q: Why do military weapons have letters and number in the name?
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