Colt 601 M16 Upper Assembly, 20" Government Profile Barrel, Bolt Assembly, A1 Birdcage, 1/7 Twist 5.56x45 NATO *Very Good*

Colt M16 601 Upper Receiver Assembly, 20" Govt. Profile Barrel, a1 birdcage flash hider, triangle handguards, Colt bolt carrier assembly, 1/7 twist, 5.56X45 NATO, in *Very Good* condition.

Sold Individually.

Own a part of history with this early Colt Manufactured upper assembly!
Early type with non-numbered rear sight knocb and no directional markings on receiver.
Forged front sight base and "L" rear sight.
A2 government profile barrel is marked "C MP 556 NATO 1/7.
Colt proof marks on the front right side of the receiver.
Triangle handguards with straight barrel nut assembly.
Unmarked colt bolt carrier assembly with forward assist, and early staking on the gas key.
Gray finished upper receiver with black finished charging handle.
Non-chrome lined barrel is in *Very Good* condition with signs of use and wear.
A1 birdcage type flash hider.
Lower assembly, FCG parts and buttstock are NOT included.

This Upper Assembly includes:
- Early M16 triangle type handguard cap with triangle handguards, and straight barrel nut assembly.
- Forged front sight base with hole and square sight post.
- L shape rear sight with windage adjustment. 
- M16 style carry handle upper, with large square plate ejection port cover.
- 20" barrel with A1 birdcage type flash hider.
- Unmarked bolt carrier with forward assist and early style staking on the gas key.
- Early bend gas tube.

Parts must be inspected and tested by a qualified and competent gunsmith or armorer before use in a firearm.
Not all firearm parts are interchangeable; use of surplus parts without proper knowledge could cause a firearm to malfunction and cause property damage, injury or death.