For Sale Pre Ban Preban Essential Arms Colt Commando XM177E2 / GAU-5 AR-15 Chambered in 5.56mm NATO

The Lower J-15 made by Essential Arms E.A. Co. before 1993, The upper receiver and ALL parts including the stock, trigger groups, BCG is ORIGINAL Colt Commando XM177E2 / GAU-5

The 10 inch barrel Colt XM177 (model 609) was essentially a fielded prototype - and the first Colt CAR-15 SMG version to see limited issue to SEALs, Special Forces and the CIA.
Production ran only about one year (1966-67), with possibly less than 3,000 fielded before replacement in 1967 by the longer (and better known) 11.5 inch XM177E2.
Air Force version (model 610) ran concurrently with Army models feature for feature, but did not have a Forward Assist ("Slick Sides"). These would be the GAU-5 models.

The upper is fixed cary handle. The barrel is chrome lined 16.5 inches long in total, 11.5" barrel with pinned and welded 5" flash hider, chambered for 5.56MM NATO. Mil-spec fire control group, semi auto Mil-spec bolt carrier group, and 2 position adjustable aluminum stock. The rifle is very light and in like new shape!

NO SEAR BLOCK!! and Regular Small Take Down Pins!! One preban magazine is included. Norinco 4x20mm scope is included

Selling Terms: Cash, FFL Transfer in Bridgewater Credit Card Payment +3.5%

Price: $2895 plus MA tax

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Statement of Legal compliance:
I will comply with all Federal and State Laws. If the firearm is to be shipped, you must provide me with a signed copy of your dealer's FFL (or your 03FFL if this is a Curio and Relic). For private party face-to-face transactions (only permitted by Fed law when both buyer and seller live in same state), I will meet all applicable state and federal laws.

When ammunition, magazines or other regulated items are sold/bought or traded as part of this transaction, I agree to follow all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to these items.