M16A1 Pattern US Military Non-Gun Training Prop with M7 Bayonet

A non-functional US military training prop, commonly referred to as a "rubber duck, " designed for instruction and drill. The prop is constructed from hard black plastic molded over a metal internal frame, replicating the dimensions and external features of a Vietnam-era M16A1 rifle. It features the characteristic fixed carry handle, triangular handguards, and birdcage-style flash hider. The lower receiver on the left side features an impressed Colt rampant pony logo within a circle, followed by the text COLT AR-15. Below this is impressed PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVT. M16A1 CAL. 5.56 MM. SERIAL 304005. The upper receiver on the left side is impressed with the text COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. The fire selector switch is molded with markings for SAFE, SEMI, and AUTO. The right side of the buttstock features an impressed identification mark reading TASO-FG D-9-1109, indicating provenance from the Training Aids Support Office at Fort Gordon. The left side of the buttstock is impressed with DVC-T 7-83. A yellow adhesive label on the buttstock reads Non-Gun Training Prop!. The prop includes a removable M7-pattern metal bayonet with a checkered black plastic grip, mounted to the bayonet lug and flash hider. The magazine and internal mechanical components are molded as integral, non-moving parts of the body. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL05