Manufactured in 1981. Three prong flash hider, bayonet lug on the gas block, post front and windage adjustable two-leaf rear peep sights, ventilated smooth triangular handguard, A1 pattern upper receiver without deflector or forward assist with a fixed carry handle. Standard markings on the left side of the magazine well, checkered grip, and ribbed solid rubber buttplate. With Imperial Schrade Corporation (bayonet contractor for Colt) M7 bayonet with the Rampant Colt followed by "COLT'S 62316/HARTFORD, CONN U.S.A" stamped on the left side of the blade and "U.S. M7" stamped on the guard face. Bayonet includes USM8A1 sheath. Rifle also includes a green nylon web sling and early Colt AR-15 manual.

Excellent. 98% plus original phosphate finish remains with a few scattered light handling marks. The stock and grip set are also excellent with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is very good with some mild edge wear.