Bushmaster A3 Model 16" Bbl. Carbine

Bushmaster carbines and rifles are in use by agencies and departments throughout the US. As the largest commercial producer of AR15 type arms in the United States, Bushmaster is proud to have become "The Choice of Law Enforcement Professionals and Government Agencies".

The A3 Model differs in that it's Upper Receiver is a "flat-top" style with an integral Picatinny rail to offer a variety of sight, scope or night vision equipment mounting options. A 1/2 M.o.A. M16A2 style rear sight is incorporated into the Removable Carrying Handle. The carbine is available either with or without the removable carry handle.

A rugged, telescoping buttstock adds to the versatility of this .223 Remington caliber carbine. It's handguards, pistol grip and stock are molded of hard thermoset polymer composite. The heavy barrel, with chrome lined bore and chamber, offers exceptional accuracy. It features a manganese phosphate finish for complete protection against corrosion and rust - as are all steel parts of the weapon. The barrel incorporates a “birdcage” style flash suppressor/compensator with a closed bottom to eliminate a dust signature when firing from the prone position. Forged, lightweight 7075T6 aircraft quality aluminum receivers have all M16A2 design improvements including cartridge case deflector, last round bolt hold-open and raised ridges for magazine release button protection.

The A3 Model Carbine is shipped with a 30 round magazine, instruction manual and carrying sling, all in a hard plastic shipping case.