American Vietnam Era M16A1 Assault Rifle – Deactivated

~ American USA Vietnam Era M16A1 Assault Rifle sn. 9608048 – Deactivated ~

The M16 rifle, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56 mm assault rifle with a 20-round magazine.
In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War. The M16A1’s improvements include a bolt-assist, chrome-plated bore and a 30-round magazine.
Our example doesn’t cock or dry fires.
It is serial number 9608048.

~ Condition ~

The piece is in very good condition for its age.

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