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    Vintage Colt M16A1 (653)

    Once in awhile, something interesting crosses the bench. This week, it was a Colt M16A1 carbine, model 653. It’s in excellent condition, transferable, and according to the owner, only in need of a “check over.”

    New manufacture NFAs are a dime a dozen, and it’s good to see the older stuff once in awhile. It’s also validation of the methods of manufacture and assembly used by the GTG makers. Good guns built properly just keep going.

    Offered here for the knowledge base and for the retro guys in particular. Enjoy.

    Serial number 928####





    Side views





    Working back from the muzzle… A1 birdcage hider, C MP B barrel marking, 14.5” LW .625 barrel, small diameter hand guards, single heat shields, flat slip ring










    Front sight assembly unmarked, five position round FSP, round hand guard cap





    Chrome bore and chamber. It passes Ned’s gauge, no surprise. I couldn’t find my throat erosion gauge.



    BCG, BC marked C, MPC marked bolt, extractor with four coil spring and white insert. Passes the FP protrusion gauge









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    Lower receiver group







    Auto fire control group



    Auto sear and spring legs



    Lower receiver, fenced, mag release





    Upper receiver

    Stamps



    Tear drop forward assist, no case deflector



    A1 rear sight, CH forge marking







    Stock group

    Two position collapsible stock, aluminum butt stock (unmarked)









    Not dramatically different than current production, but a piece of history nonetheless. It’s unfortunate that what once cost the original owner only several hundred dollars to own will now cost someone else $18,000 - $25,000 to enjoy.
    Last edited by ST911; 10-14-12 at 11:39.
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    Great specimen!
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    Your new truck gun?

    Seriously, it's a great weapon. As someone that grew up with iron sights, I can appreciate at how light and handy that carbine is.

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    Thanks for taking the time to post pics, its a shame this family of weapons has been restricted from us.
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    Very cool! I saw a similar transferable at a range a while back. It Makes me want to build a clone now lol. There's a certain beauty to the old school AR family.

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    Awesome! I want one...

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    Nice carbine.

    Just a note, have them replace the buffer with a new one......those buffers with the golden colored end bumper and the really nice golden green color anodizing are from the early 1970's, which matches the C MP B barrel code.

    That is an original carbine 14.5 incher since the taper is still there at the flash hider point.........also nice factory paint dabs on the bolt hold open roll pin and stake points at the collapsible stock nut........Colt's old hand on the CAR15 series, Dick Welch would be proud.

    Keep the buffer since it is correct with that rifle, but if the owner should ever want to snap some caps downrange - they would like a newer buffer.

    Great original condition Carbine..........makes me want my old M16A1 carbine......great shooters.......
    Last edited by SpartanDCI; 01-25-13 at 12:11.
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    do you recommend a modern buffer to save wear and tear on the lower or wear and tear on the shooter?

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    nice rifle! i love old school M16s. so much character.

    heres mine:

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