Firearm Condition: Used—It was manufactured before 1994, and the rifle is at least 30 years old. The action works appropriately when cycled by hand, and the bore is excellent, bright, and shiny, with sharp lands and grooves.
Manufacturer: COLT'S MFG. CO. INC. (Hartford, CT, USA).
Model: AR-15 A2 GOV'T CARBINE / Model # 6520.
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 REM).
Magazine: All AR standard magazines are accepted.
Action: Semi-automatic / Direct Impingement.
Upper Receiver: Classic configuration with integral carry handle; Bayonet lug.
Sights: The front post is fixed and adjustable for elevation, while the rear is adjustable for elevation and windage. The rear sight has a flip ghost ring sight and target aperture sight.
Barrel: 16" steel with a 1:7 twist; classic AR carbine hand guards; A2 flash hider; marked C MP (C = chrome-plated chamber & MP = Magnetic Particle inspection) 5.56 NATO 1/7.
Trigger Pull: 8 lbs (Wheeler Trigger Pull scale).
Safety: Mil-spec right-handed lever safety selector.
Gas System: Mid-length gas system with low profile gas block.
Stock: Adjustable 2-position.
Handguards: Short ribbed polymer.
Grip: Standard A2 style.
Overall Length: Adjustable from 31.750" - 35.000".
Description: This pre-ban rifle is an excellent example of Colt's response to the government's attempt to ban AR-style rifles.