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LOT 378
Highly Desirable U.S. Property Marked Colt
M16A1 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully
Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 5385945,
5.56 mm cal., 20 inch round bbl., matte black
finish, synthetic stock. Manufactured in the 1970s,
this M16A1 rifle has, in addition to the standard
markings, a rack number of “65” on the front of
the magazine well, side of the bolt head and the
side of the bolt carrier, the latter also numbered
to match the receiver; while not documented,
these markings are associated with Department
of Defense inventory, to reduce the risk of
mismatching parts during cleaning/maintenance.
Post front and two-leaf windage adjustable peep
rear sights, with an A1 pattern flash hider on the
“MP CHROME BORE” barrel, triangular handguard,
and “CH” upper receiver with teardrop forward
assist and short casing deflector. Bolt assembly
is matte black finished, with the aforementioned
added markings, “C” carrier and “MPC” marked
head. The lower receiver has a right handed
selector with “SAFE”, “SEMI” and “AUTO” markings,
unmodified sear pocket, checkered pistol grip
and a fixed buttstock with trapdoor buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original
matte black phosphate finish, showing some light
scratches on the metal and furniture. Some glue-
repaired cracks are visible on the underside and
rear of the forearm. Mechanically excellent. NOTE:
This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA),
fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18
U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Estimate: 50,000 - 70,000
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