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Posted: 8/13/2011 10:39:43 AM EST
Hey everyone. If this isn't the place to post my question, my apologies. I'm building an AR15 mantle piece and was wondering where I could find a barrel and upper  that's beyond it's service life to add to my lower. An old A1 upper would be perfect. I'm retired AF and thought it would be a nice piece for my mantle. Any ideas? Thanks!
Link Posted: 8/13/2011 3:00:26 PM EST
[#1]
First of all, thank you for your service!  Second, if you are looking for used parts, you can check out the Equipment Exchange, and find old, worn out parts there.

That said, it might be better off buying an M16A1 Airsoft replica for ~$200-300.  You can get a full metal one for that price, and no worry of having a live weapon that can fire live rounds laying around in the reach of guest.

Link Posted: 8/13/2011 5:13:28 PM EST
[#2]
I know where he is coming from...You can always build the real thing and remove the firing pin.
Link Posted: 8/13/2011 5:45:05 PM EST
[#3]
Quoted:
I know where he is coming from...You can always build the real thing and remove the firing pin.


Or go even cheaper and leave out the BCG entirely. Leave the dust cover closed.

If it's for display, you could leave out the buffer, spring, and BCG.

OP, you could buy this kit:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-military-colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx?a=593346 and an upper. Since it's for display, you wouldn't need to really worry about how well the kit was put together as long as it looks right. You could also easily sell off any parts you don't use, with the large retro following here.
Link Posted: 8/14/2011 2:17:19 AM EST
[#4]
You could always get a rubber duck. I found one on eBay for $50.
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