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Colt Colt M4 Carbine 5.56mm Semi

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Semi-auto civilian version of the US military M4. 16.1" chrome-lined M4-profile barrel, M4 furniture, flat-top upper.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1994, USA

Weight: 6.36 oz

Overall length: 32.5"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military, law_enforcement, home_defense