whitetailbowhunter
Expert
I had a recent thread about the M1 Carbine I purchased to surprise my grandfather who carried one during his time in Korea as an M16 Half Track operator (Quad 50).
I'm looking to add to my US Military collection and I've always wanted a Vietnam Era M16. My uncle, David L. Nord, was KIA during the war. I was never able to meet him, but his memories live through my father and the veterans who served by his side.
How much would it cost to put one together (Semi-Auto). I've seen parts kits from $350, but didn't know what else would need to be spent on a lower, disconnector and barrel. I would want the lower and upper to have the same finish so that it appears to be as close as possible from the same time period, so i'm unsure of what I would need to do. I do not own an AR platform, so i'm completely clueless when it comes to a build like this.
Anyone have any pics of a build they did for a Vietnam Era M16A1?
I'm looking to add to my US Military collection and I've always wanted a Vietnam Era M16. My uncle, David L. Nord, was KIA during the war. I was never able to meet him, but his memories live through my father and the veterans who served by his side.
How much would it cost to put one together (Semi-Auto). I've seen parts kits from $350, but didn't know what else would need to be spent on a lower, disconnector and barrel. I would want the lower and upper to have the same finish so that it appears to be as close as possible from the same time period, so i'm unsure of what I would need to do. I do not own an AR platform, so i'm completely clueless when it comes to a build like this.
Anyone have any pics of a build they did for a Vietnam Era M16A1?
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