I bought the parts (Except Lower Receiver) from a Pre-Ban Eagle Arms EA-15. They arrived today. The Refigerator repairman was there so I borrowed his knife to open the box. He asked what it was so I showed him. He said it kinda reminded him of his army days. He then said, "you know Mattel made M16s don't you ?" He said, when he was in the service, he was given an M16-A1 marked Mattel. At first, I thought this whole thing was a rumor, but now I'm beggining to think its true.


BTW, Back on subject, the kit looks in great condition. Only thing I'll have to adjust is the rear sight, which appears to be zeroed for 400 Yards. I'll probably get a lower at the gunshow in Mobile this weekend. As far as I know, you can buy from a dealer in a contiguous state, just not an unlisenced person, right ? But, the show in Pensacola had alot of AR stuff, so I'll probably check this one out. Once I get it assembled, I'll take it down to the range and test it out. I will keep you informed.

BTW, anybody know somewhere in the area (Escambia County, FL/AL, Baldwin or Mobile Counties, AL.) that can remove a bayo. lug and Pin & Weld a compensator for a reasonable price ?

Mattel didn't make any M16's or M16 parts. This rumor started because some had this abreviation for material on the receiver: MAT'L, or something along those lines, I will post a linkt to another thread about this if I can find it. Good luck with the kit.

Kyle

Here is the link: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?id=45194

Kyle

Don't get burned on on your lower.

"you know Mattel made M16s don't you ?" He said, when he was in the service, he was given an M16-A1 marked Mattel."

Meadow muffins!!