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    very early XM16 and M16 tool

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    There was a tool before this one issued, but this is still quite early
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    Very first AR tool I ever had. Still about in a tool drawer, somewhere!

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    I have the one after that, without the three prong slots. I Still use it more than the fancy one I bought later.

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    If you deal with the three prong flashhiders, it's still the best tool going. I have several working rifles with the early flashhiders, including my favorite foul weather deer rifle.:


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    Early tool

    The M16icon tool will not work on the early flashider because the prongs are different

    I have a photo but it will not post ?

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