some of its features and configurations. Dutch variants Although none were manufactured in the Netherlands, around 315 were modified and improved by NWM De Kruithoorn N.V. in various configurations for possible use in the Dutch Armed Forces as the Stoner 63A1 consisting of 6 variants One of the main modifications was an MP40 (later AK47) type underfolding and later side folding stock, a carbine, an assault rifle, heavy barrel assault rifle, belt fed machine gun, commando machine gun and fixed machine gun. The Stoner 63A1 was tested by the US Army and USMC as the XM22 assault rifle, XM23 carbine and XM207 machine gun. Various improvements was the Dutch pattern side folding stock, quick release bipod that folded under the handguard, an improved removable magazine floor plate, a quick release scope mount. Designations The rifle, carbine, commando, and LMG variants were all given designations by the US Military. They are as follows: See also Colt Machine Gun Ares Shrike 5.56 List of assault rifles List of carbines List of machine guns References Bibliography External links Modern Firearms Mongo's Stoner 63A Page Robinson Arms page on M96 rifles Forgotten Weapons page Stoner 63, 63A, & Mk23: History and Mechanics 5.56×45mm NATO machine guns 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifles Squad automatic weapons Rifles of the United States Modular firearms Military equipment introduced in the 1960s