April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
High condition specimen of the classic military configuration mid-80's M16 machine gun with bird cage flash hider, triangular hand guards, forward assist, "SAFE, SEMI, AUTO" selector, and sights which require either a cartridge point or tool to adjust. Includes one vintage black web sling and one 30 round Colt magazine. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. Marked on left side of receiver with Rampant Colt logo and simple designation "M16 A1" together with typical Colt address. In response to public interest Colt produced these guns for the civilian market and this is one such specimen made to military configuration standards. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine to near excellent. Outward appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. A true classic Colt M16. From the estate collection of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4.
Sear Serial Number
9254214