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Posted: 9/22/2014 11:57:47 AM EDT
Hello,
I bough today an unfired Colt M16A1 with serial number #9,400,260 It should come from a lot sold to Malaysia. Can you please tell me approximatly when it came out of factory and if the flash hider is the proper one for this model ? Thank you ! Here are some pictures 
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Posted: 9/22/2014 12:30:13 PM EDT
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Wow
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Posted: 9/22/2014 12:36:21 PM EDT
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I've got to ask. How much did you pay?
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Posted: 9/22/2014 12:37:31 PM EDT
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Unfortunatly it has been modified according to Italian gun laws.
It has a milled bolt carrier, a hammer which has been cut, and a pin over safety lever has been drilled and welded. We must be happy with what we can get here ... Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 12:39:08 PM EDT
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I've got to ask. How much did you pay? Euro 1,200 which is about US$ 1,500 |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 1:07:51 PM EDT
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Euro 1,200 which is about US$ 1,500 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've got to ask. How much did you pay? Euro 1,200 which is about US$ 1,500 I'd say you did very well. ETA - anyway you can post a picture of the otherside of the upper receiver, and besides the numbers is there any other markings on the barrel? |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 1:11:46 PM EDT
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Wowowow! 1200€!
Dang governments ruining our historical relics and past achievements in the name of societal safety. No no, cant trust free individuals with these devices, we'd go apesh*t. But at least we still have some form of watered down token liberty here, right...RIGHT??? Siggghh. Beautiful rifle by the way.  |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 1:15:01 PM EDT
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Thanks for confirming that.
We have a good quantity of unfired M16A1 in Italy. As I said before, they are modified to shoot semi auto mode only for civilians. Full auto guns are reserved to Army and Police. A civilian would be arrested if caught with a full auto gun. Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 1:26:39 PM EDT
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ETA - anyway you can post a picture of the otherside of the upper receiver, and besides the numbers is there any other markings on the barrel? Here are the requested pictures. Barrel brings "C MP CHROME BORE" marking. Numbers are ".223" caliber which has been stamped by Italian Fire Arms Proof Bank. 
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:11:30 PM EDT
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Thank you for the pictures, that rifle was made in the time period where the A1 birdcage FH would of been used, but the 3 prong is fine as some preferred the 3 prong over the A1 and swapped them out. I'd leave it exactly as is because it's probably been that way for many years and has history with the rifle.
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:20:29 PM EDT
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That's a real deal M16 and you should leave it as you found it. 3-prong is perfect.
What is the connection between the Malaysian rifles and Italia? Just surplus dealers marketing them in Italy, or is there some historic connection? That is one fine looking rifle! |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:22:26 PM EDT
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Thank you for the info.
I have another M16 which is exactly the same but with A1 birdcage. That's why I thought dealer might have replaced the original birdcage with the 3-prong. When I am back home I will check serial number. Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:24:40 PM EDT
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That's a real deal M16 and you should leave it as you found it. 3-prong is perfect. What is the connection between the Malaysian rifles and Italia? Just surplus dealers marketing them in Italy, or is there some historic connection? That is one fine looking rifle! Thanks. No connection at all between two countries, just international firearms trading. Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:33:10 PM EDT
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Thanks. No connection at all between two countries, just international firearms trading. Salu2 a to2 Bizio International Firearms Trading at its best. Thanks for sharing pics and info. |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 3:44:16 PM EDT
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You're welcome.
I checked my other M16A1 and it brings serial number #9468069 and it has A1 birdcage. Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 6:04:50 PM EDT
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You're welcome. I checked my other M16A1 and it brings serial number #9468069 and it has A1 birdcage. Salu2 a to2 Bizio Your other M16 is roughly 67,000 rifles newer than this one, the rifle is perfect as it sits. |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 10:28:52 PM EDT
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Thanks again.
ETA : I found in archive the thread of my other M16A1 http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=3&f=123&t=610043 Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 7:32:49 AM EDT
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Thanks again. ETA : I found in archive the thread of my other M16A1 http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=3&f=123&t=610043 Salu2 a to2 Bizio Made the link hot for you. Very nice pair you have there, enjoy them. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 8:36:27 AM EDT
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Thank you HipSh0T.
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Posted: 9/23/2014 12:06:17 PM EDT
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A large stock of US M16A1 are sold in Germany as permanently deactivated firearms ... sad but true, they are just toys for collectors.
https://shop.strato.de/epages/61431412.sf/sec8bd9721e93/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61431412/Products/10254 or spare parts https://shop.strato.de/epages/61431412.sf/sec8bd9721e93/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61431412/Categories/Freie_Waffenteile/M16 Salu2 a to2 Bizio |
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