I found one of those old M16 kits

[bripro]

I haven't seen these available for a while. This rifle is actually the display at Tropp and they're selling the kits for 429. I didn't bite as it's a little high but I have a feeling I'll be back. I have a few lowers waiting for something to happen.

[Remington788]

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what is an "old M16 kit"?
That appears to be a complete rifle.

[gold cup abuser]

I believe these were Israeli issued M16's re-imported as parts kits. Trop just completed one for display. Sarco had them in inventory as did a few other on line retailers.

If you want a classic looking AR then the search is over.

[65mustang]

I haven't seen these available for a while. This rifle is actually the display at Tropp and they're selling the kits for 429. I didn't bite as it's a little high but I have a feeling I'll be back. I have a few lowers waiting for something to happen.

Trop has one on GB right now. Maybe an opportunity to get one cheaper. I thought about one as this is what I qualified with in the Air Force. Pretty sad since I was there in the early 90's

[Corey G]

So looks like you need a Barrel Lower and Sear to complete?

[ungawa]

Does it come with a barrel? Who made the barrel?

[rem6a]

Really nice work and the butt stock is clean. Most of the ones I have looked at come cracked.
Nice find! Can I ask where you found this one?

[MT1]

This brings flashbacks of a hot summer at Ft Dix in 1988 while in Basic Training.

[sbmania]

So looks like you need a Barrel Lower and Sear to complete?

Those kits are M16 uppers only, with stock, forend, pistol grip, etc from an early M16. They need to be completed with a SEMI lower, unless you have nothing planned for the next few years!

[Maquis]

I hated those straight handguard slip rings...when we got the A2s in '85 I thought that new slip ring was about the best upgrade...