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Lot 901: American Historical Foundation M16 Rifle 223

Cased Engraved American Historical Foundation U.S. Airborne Forces Commemorative M16 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 901: American Historical Foundation M16 Rifle 223

Cased Engraved American Historical Foundation U.S. Airborne Forces Commemorative M16 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Cased Engraved American Historical Foundation U.S. Airborne Forces Commemorative M16 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: American Historical Foundation
Model: M16
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 223
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: synthetic
Item Views: 2165
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This M 16 commemorates the United States Airborne Forces and features a high polished black finish with gold plated small components including the flash hider and gold filled engraving on the right side of the receiver. Above the forward assist is a banner which reads "WORLD WAR II KOREA VIETNAM", just below that are three banners reading "UNITED STATES / AIRBORNE / FORCES" with an American flag and over the magazine is the Air Borne logo and "AIRBORNE" above flanked by stars and "ALL THE WAY" below. The left side over the magazine is marked "B.F.I. / WINDHAM, ME. / U.S.A. / CAL 223 / 5.56 MM / MOD EA - 15" and serial number. It has the standard military sights, synthetic hand guard, pistol grip with Air Borne medallion and collapsible stock. The rifle has a black nylon sling with gold buckles and sling swivel. Complete in a glass lid walnut display case with wine colored velvet lining and commemorative plaque.

Rating Definition:

Near new with a couple of minor nicks on the magazine and only the slightest handling marks.



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