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LOT 380
Excellent Colt M16A1 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 9539897, 5.56 mm cal.,
20 inch round bbl., matte black finish, synthetic stock. Introduced
in 1967, the M16A1 (aka the Model 603) would be the standard issue rifle for the United States Army and Marine Corps until the 1980s. Developed from end-user feedback on the M16, the M16A1 introduced the “fenced” magazine catch to reduce the risk of accidentally ejecting the magazine during handling or movement, the forward assist upper receiver and bolt to help close a bolt that is obstructed by fouling or residue, and other minor adjustments. Post front and two-leaf peep rear sights, with an A1 flash hider on the
“C MP CHROME BORE” marked barrel, early pattern 1:12 twist rate, triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip and fixed buttstock. The upper receiver has the A1 pattern low profile casing deflector and an oval shaped forward assist, and the lower has a fenced magazine catch and right handed “SAFE”/”SEMI”/”AUTO” selector. A “C” marked full auto bolt carrier is installed, with an “MPC” marked bolt head, both matte black finished. With a black nylon sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original black phosphate finish, showing some light handling marks overall. Multi-colored filler and highlights have been applied to the markings, the safety area, and the sighs. The furniture is also excellent, with some minor scratches. 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 478.
316 Estimate: 32,500 - 45,000