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Colt M16A1 5.56 NATO 20-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

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Vietnam-era M16A1 with bird-cage flash hider, forward assist, and 20-inch chrome-lined barrel. Iconic Vietnam War rifle.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56 NATO

Capacity: 20

Year introduced: 1967, USA

Weight: 7.9 oz

Overall length: 39"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military, Collecting, Historical