VFC Colt Licensed XM16E1 / Mod 603 Early Vietnam Type V3 Gas Blowback Rifle

A true replica of a truly iconic gun!

As an early type of the XM16E1 Mod 603 "early model", the "X" prefix indicates that it is an experimental number (meaning that it has not yet been officially signed contract), and it is also the first US military coded as "03" (army type, with "bolt assist knob"). into the M16. It was the first M16 series rifle to be used in the Vietnam War (1964~66). Its distinctive 3-prong flash hider has become a classic icon of the M16 series in Vietnam War.

The XM16E1's first combat deploy after it was fully distributed to the military was in the battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam in November 1965, and it performed quite well. Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore (Harold Gregory Moore, Jr.) wrote in his report that this victory was brought about by "brave soldiers and the M16."

Details Of The Vietnam War Version XM16E1 Are Fully Presented

The styling is taken from the Colt XM16E1 in the early Vietnam War. It includes the iconic 3-prong flash hider, the 20-inch outer barrel, M16 style front sight, classic M16A1 type nylon handguard, correct M16 type lower receiver, carrying handle upper receiver, early-type dummy forward assist knob, bolt carrier group with silver chrome plated, etc... plus the lower receiver with a fully authorized Colt marking and US DOD Stamp, all the appearance details of the Colt XM16E1 are integrated in one place.

Cybergun Full License Authorized Production

VFC Colt XM16E1 GBBR is built under authorized by Cybergun, with fully authorized markings. Reproduce the XM16E1 in Vietnam War, including details and engravings are complete and exquisite.

Improved V3 Lower Receiver Internal Structure

The GBBR is not only directly put into the new design "Non-cut lever" Steel Hammer Set, but also improve the structure of the lower receiver, increase the fitting depth, and the structure of the firing pin base parts is greatly simplified, making the valve knocking action more stable, the durability of the parts is effectively improved, and the maintenance will be easier.(This new lower receiver can be directly assembled with previous VFC M4 GBBR upper receiver.)

Improved Internal Structure Improve Performance In One Piece

The VFC XM16E1 GBBR this time has not only got the authorization from Colt, but also insert all update mechanism of VFC AR GBB system into it at one time, including the new improved Lower Receiver Internal structure, the improvement of the firing pin design and newly designed "Non-cut lever" steel hammer set, this time added a new setting buffer spring, with our new design gas magazine, it will definitely improve the overall performance of the XM16E1!

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 985 mm
• Barrel Length: 16"
• Weight: 2550g
  
• Inner Barrel Length: 360 mm
• Magazine Capacity: 20 Rounds Short Magazine
• Muzzle Velocity: Approx. 110 m/sec with 0.20g BBs
• Gas Source: Green Gas