M16A1 plastic brass deflector

[MikieG]

Back in August we discussed the snap on black plastic brass deflector for A1 rifles. Today I was driving thru Missouri and decided to stop at a surplus store I have been meaning to for 26 years. Low and behold they had a bucket with at least 10 brand new ones in there. $8 each. So I finally got one. The store was Burns Army Surplus in Rolla Missouri. Their number is 573-762-3858.
Took me 26 years to find one of these Lil babies!

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[Sarge]

Glad you were finally successful!
I got mine off the Army over 40 yrs ago. Handy little gadgets!
Sarge

[browningautorifle]

Thanks for letting us know, for a collector, these are hard to find now. Shows how old Sarge and I are, we were issued this stuff new.

[MikieG]

Thanks for letting us know, for a collector, these are hard to find now. Shows how old Sarge and I are, we were issued this stuff new.

I entered service in 89. Hard to believe it was 26 years ago! My first unit as well as my basic training unite both used A1s. I remember being given one of these for BRM. After badic, I never saw these deflectors again. I used a Canadian A1 upper to build my A1. Figured it was the best option as I am left handed. So nearly 30 years later, I have this small piece of my heritage back.
If you want any, better call soon. He has less than 10 left.