original M16 questions

[HavokCycle]

I've had a lower sitting around forever, I've tossed around what I'm going to do with it and finally decided on an old M16 retro replica.

i've a couple really specific questions -
the upper I know does not have forward assist or brass deflector, but does it have a dust cover?

the buttstock - should it have a trapdoor or no?

also - this is my first AR 'rifle' as opposed to carbines. i understand there is a different buffer tube but what about the spring and buffer itself?

 

[sloughfoot]

Dustcover, yes
Buttstock trap door, no
Buffer tube, buffer, spring for a rifle

 

[HavokCycle]

thanks. gun show this afternoon, will be trying to get all my pieces and parts.

 

[Colt556]

Look here for some good info....
http://www.retroblackrifle.com/

 

[HavokCycle]

i was informed today that retro uppers are pretty damn scarce.. and expensive.. or at least the seller said. will want more research on this matter.

so.. no retro rifle for now. i did pick up parts to make an A2 tho... as well as an underfolding stock for my WASR.

side note - they confiscated my mags for my carry gun at the door. this was new. i got them all back including the individual round i had chambered.. but yeah. new.

 

[Farmritch]

here U go

Used U.S. Military Colt M16a1 Parts Kit - 1143546, Tactical Rifle Acc at Sportsman's Guide

 

[brandonq2]

Wait, What?!?!?!

Which gun show was this and who took your loaded magazines? How did they make sure you got the right ones back. Seriously, my jaw just dropped...Wtf, over.

 

[rob63]

Here you go. Best deal out there right now. I bought 2, am in the process of building a complete rifle, and sold the extra parts on GunBroker for a profit.

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