M4 Carbine- Default Assault Rifle Replacer
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #193 of 313 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Well three years later and apparently this mod and my AK-74 mod are gone. If anyone has the original .rar or files could you please mail them to me at ronpaulverizer@gmail.com so I can reupload them? I was real disappointed to find out it was gone after coming back to play again after all these years.
WOOOO 10,000 VIEWS THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CHECKED THIS FILE OUT AND DOWNLOADED IT!!
Don't be hesitant to leave some feedback in the comments section, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you think about it where I could improve upon it
Edit: New Version released 1. 2, includes DLC support for Operation Anchorage! Replaces the boring old anchorage assault rifle with a cool arctic camo m4!
Edit: Oooo front page thanks guys for all your supports and downloads!
Edit: THANK YOU SO MUCH drktrper FOR POINTING OUT THAT BUG!! IT WAS STUPID OF ME NOT TO NOTICE IT, EVERYONE GIVE HIM SOME KUDOS IF YOU CAN!! ALSO DOWNLOAD THE PATCH IF YOU HAVE THIS ERROR OR YOU DOWNLOADED VERSION 1_0. FOR EVERYONE ELSE WHO HASN'T DOWNLOADED IT, JUST DOWNLOAD THE MAIN, IT'S PATCHED!!
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO OF THIS I'LL LOVE YOU TO DEATH :) WARNING- NOT THAT LORE FRIENDLY! If you have the time and effort to edit the textures and add scratches, dirt, grime, decay, rust, etc, go ahead! Author's Preamble: Well it has been a while since I've released anything on the nexus, however I'm now back in the mood of modding again, so I have decided to make a series of files that will replace most small arms in Fallout 3. I will also add more weapon variants of the different small arms, (a G3 variant for example that will use the same animations and have the same feel as this mod right now), and hopefully I will upload all of them in one giant pack for your ease. Until then, relax, the mods will come out WHEN THEY'RE DONE. TL;DR, IM BACK, HERE'S A NEW GUN, WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT ONE COMES OUT.
Description: - Replaces the default Assault Rifle model (it's a G3 I think...) and replaces it with a high poly, high resolution M4 with new realistic firing sounds and stunning fully functional iron sights - Renames the Assault Rifle to "Carbine Rifle", and fiddles with the stats a bit, nothing too major. It's still extremely similar to the original assault rifle. - Replaces the unique version of the Assault Rifle "W
This Fallout 3 mod replaces the default Assault Rifle with a high-poly, high-res M4 Carbine featuring functional iron sights that work in the dark, plus a unique variant for Wanda. A classic weapon overhaul from 2011 with 143 endorsements and 8,732 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 143 endorsements and over 8.7k downloads.
- Iron sights that actually work in the dark—a rare feature for 2011 mods.
- High-poly and high-res textures give the rifle a modern look.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011—may have compatibility issues with modern setups or DLC.
- Only replaces the default Assault Rifle and Wanda, so no new weapons or gameplay changes.
For Fallout 3 players who want a visual upgrade to the default Assault Rifle without changing gameplay. Perfect for those who appreciate detailed weapon models and functional iron sights. Skip if you're looking for new weapons or gameplay mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a replacer, make sure to load it after any mods that alter the Assault Rifle to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager, install via NMM or FOMM for easy uninstallation.
- Test the iron sights in a dark area to see the glow effect—it's a cool touch.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Clint1337Wood
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 8,732
- Endorsements
- 143
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/28/2011
- Updated
- 6/28/2011
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