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How much should a m16 22 colt cost?

No such weapon made by Colt


Is there a Civilian version M16 rifle?

Yes. The Colt AR15 is the original semi-auto version of the military M16. The rifle is now made by many manufacturers besides Colt.


How much should a used m16 22 colt cost?

No such weapon.


Is colt weapons Canadian?

No. Colt Firearms is American. There is a company called Colt Canada - this was formerly known as Diemaco before it was bought out by Colt, and they manufactured the M16 rifle under license both prior to and after being bought by Colt.


Who marketed the M16?

Colt Manufacturing, Diemaco (now Colt Canada), Fabrique Nationale USA, Daewoo Heavy Industries, Chartered Industries of Singapore.


What is the value of a 1980 colt m16 5.56 cal rifle?

look on www.subguns.com on form 4?


Who make the M-16?

I believe that Colt has the government contract to produce the M16 for the US military.


Who manufactures the M16 for the US government?

The first prototypes were manufactured by the Armalite Division of the Fairchild Aircraft Company. However, they ended up selling the patent to Colt, who went on to be the primary manufacturer of the M16 rifle. Fabrique Nationale USA also manufactured M16 rifles for the US military. Under licence, it is or was manufactured by Diemaco (now Colt Canada), Chartered Industries of Singapore, and Daewoo Heavy Industries.


Is m16 older then a commando yes or no?

Yes, the M16 assault rifle is older than the Colt Commando. The Commando was created in response to the armed forces wishing for a more compact version of the AR-15 pattern rifle for use by personnel not on the front lines. The M16 entered service in 1963 while development of the Commando did not start until 1965. It was dubbed the CAR-15 to establish the AR-15 as a Colt brand.


What year did the m16 rifle get produced?

@ 1960


What year did colt first make the ar15-sp1?

Colt first introduced the AR-15 SP1 in 1964. This model was the civilian version of the military M16 rifle and marked the beginning of Colt's production of the AR-15 platform. The SP1 became popular for its lightweight design and modularity, setting the stage for the AR-15's evolution over the following decades.


Can a 10 year old be in the M16?

An M16 is an Assault Rifle used by the military. I somehow doubt that a 10 year old would fit inside of one.