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LOT 1492
Excellent Colt M16A1 Selective Fire Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun - Serial no. 9534970, 5.56 mm cal., 20 inch round bbl., matte black phosphate 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, 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 a “MP C” marked bolt
head, both matte black finished. With a black web sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% plus original black finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks overall, and black touch-
up around the bolt catch pin. The furniture is in equal condition. 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.
Provenance: The Al Walker Collection.
Estimate: 27,500 - 42,500
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