The DOD (Department of Defense) acceptance stamps on M16A1 and M16A2 rifles hold significant historical and collector value. These stamps not only serve as a mark of authenticity …

During the Vietnam War, the DOD utilized specific acceptance stamps to mark M16A1 rifles that were manufactured or refurbished for military use. One commonly seen stamp is the "Eagle …

Oct 26, 2022 · I’ve never seen an XM with a DOD stamp (doesn’t mean they didn’t have them) but I have seen a US Prop marked M16A1 with a DOD stamp. It had a 4.3M serial number

Nov 29, 2010 · If you're building an M16A1 replica to represent an M16A1 for most of the VietNam war, 1967-1971/72 the "early" M16A1 markings above would be correct, if building an M16A1 …

Sep 5, 2006 · Starting that year all M16, M16A1, and XM177E2 rifles accepted in service were stamped on the right side of the mag well. Hydramatics were first delivered in late 1968 and …

Aug 15, 2023 · Just recently got an H&R XM16E1 and an H&R M16A1. Ordered a large and a small acceptance stamp from e-Bay but don't know where each stamp goes (mag well, or front …

Jan 13, 2025 · It has a DOD stamp on the back which most demill H and R receivers you come across do. It has a intact hammer, bolt release, and complete mag release. How you tell if the …

Sep 9, 2023 · Wanted to give the m16a1 clone that extra something. Here's a legit H&R A1 DOD stamp for future reference, just so you can see the amount of smear that some of them had: …

The Evolution of DOD Acceptance Stamps on M16A1 and M16A2 RiflesThe DOD (Department of Defense) acceptance stamps on M16A1 and M16A2 rifles hold significant historical and …

Aug 22, 2018 · The 9 million serial number Colt M16's can be marked M16A1 or M16. There is a wide time range that they were shipped, but most seem to believe they were shipped early to …