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11/30/2005 1:40:50 AM EDT
The laws of my country (Italy) specificaly deny the possibility to buy an A3 upper and install it in my A2 ar-15.

I wonder if it's possible to chop the carry handle and install a rail in order to have a somewhat A3 upper, anyone has tried it?

I know that back in time it was a somewhat common pratice to install a picatinny rail over a chopped handle A2 upper, but I've searched high and low in the internet and found nothing, not even a picture of it.

Anyone can help me with pics or info about this project?

I know that for you in the USA is very easy to swap uppers from A2 to A3 configuration, unfortunately in my country, that is not feasible.

The real problem is that while an A3 upper is not "technically" considered a gun part in Italy (my A2 upper is not serial numbered nor has the italian government marks that insted, the lower has), NO ONE in the USA can ship internationally an A3upper.

And, I cannot find an A3upper anywhere in europe...

Any info REALLY appreciated, guys, thanks.
11/30/2005 3:25:37 AM EDT
[#1]
germany is your best bet,

they have loads of AR goodies,

James
12/1/2005 5:54:44 AM EDT
[#2]
When I was pondering having my Bushmaster A2 upper changed to an A3, I ran across a rail with instructions on modifying an A2, such as cutting off the handle, but keeping the rear sight.  It is sold by Brownells.
12/1/2005 6:06:26 AM EDT
[#3]
you should check if oberland arms can sell you only the upper receiver. but if it's possible it will cost you a lot. no one will ship you an upper from the USA because it's considered a gun part.
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