Early 603 XM16E1 project finished
At long last! 99% done (still looking for mottled handguards). The only thing not Colt is the stripped NDS lower.
Parts list:
603 upper with Colt CMP C barrel, early bend stainless gas tube, correct Colt slip ring, and GI three prong flash hider.
No-drain hole early triangular handguards
Colt Bolt carrier group and Colt charging handle
NDS-XM16E1 lower, with original Colt semi auto lower parts kit (from SP1)
Colt lower receiver exrension (buffer tube) , M16 buffer, and spring
Early mottled Type D stock and early mottled skinny pistol grip
Colt marked M7 bayonet and sheath
Colt marked bipod and early case
Colt marked 20 round magazines with early aluminum followers and ".223" marking
XM16E1 "comic book" manual
USGI M14 cotton web sling
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I used the CMP C barrel from the faux-601. It is the one that shot this three shot battle sight group at 25 yards - just under 7/16" center to center. The bottom ho;e is actually 2 shots! It was the SP1 FCG in the 601 that I am using in the 603.
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Here's a daylight photo of the bottom half showing the mottled early furniture:
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