Firearms

Colt M16A4

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Serial Number Data

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

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Flat-top civilian counterpart to the USMC M16A4 with 20-inch barrel and full-length Picatinny rail.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1997, USA

Weight: 128 oz

Overall length: 40"

Status: Active

Intended use: Sport Shooting, Collecting