Colt Lightweight Carbine AR-15 - 5.56/.223 - Excellent Condition - w/ Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24

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Colt Lightweight Carbine AR-15 - 5.56/.223 - Excellent Condition - w/ Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24
Colt Lightweight Carbine – The Latest Addition to the Colt Rifle Family – Vortex Strike Eagle Equipped
For sale is a Colt Lightweight Carbine AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington. This rifle is in excellent used condition and represents Colt's latest addition to their rifle family – offering the superior level of consistency for which the Colt brand is known. Serial Number: VL009055. It comes with a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 scope mounted and ready for the range.
The Lightweight Carbine features a 16.1-inch barrel with a 1:8 RH twist (6 grooves). The barrel is threaded and has a muzzle brake installed. The barrel shroud is a tubular shroud with checkering for grip – a distinctive Colt feature. The rifle has a full-floated barrel, a single-stage match trigger, and an adjustable length stock for adjustable LOP and OAL (extended length 35.3", collapsed length 32.1"). Total weight is just 6.0 lbs. The finish is matte black.
Specifications

• Manufacturer: Colt
• Model: Lightweight Carbine AR-15
• Serial Number: VL009055
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO / .223 Remington
• Action: Direct Gas System, Locking Bolt (AR-15 Platform)
• Barrel Length: 16.1" (Threaded)
• Twist Rate: 1:8" RH
• Grooves: 6
• Extended Length: 35.3"
• Collapsed Length: 32.1"
• Weight: 6.0 lbs (Rifle Only)
• Finish: Matte Black
• Barrel Shroud: Tubular Shroud with Checkering for Grip
• Muzzle Device: Muzzle Brake (Installed)
• Trigger: Single-Stage Match Trigger
• Barrel: Full-Floated
• Stock: Adjustable Length (LOP/OAL Adjustable)
• Scope: Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 (Mounted)
• Condition: Used; Excellent
• Includes: Rifle, Vortex Strike Eagle Scope – No Magazine Included

What's Included

• Colt Lightweight Carbine AR-15 (5.56/.223)
• Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Scope (Mounted)
• Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake (Installed)
• Tubular Shroud with Checkering for Grip
• Adjustable Length Stock
• Single-Stage Match Trigger (Factory Installed)
• Note: No magazine is included.

Colt Lightweight Carbine Features – Colt Consistency, Lightweight Performance

• Colt Quality & Consistency: Colt is the original AR-15 manufacturer – this rifle offers the superior level of consistency for which the Colt brand is known.
• Lightweight at 6.0 lbs: The Lightweight Carbine lives up to its name – easy to carry all day, fast to shoulder.
• Full-Floated Barrel: Improves accuracy by allowing the barrel to vibrate consistently without interference from the handguard.
• Single-Stage Match Trigger: Crisp, clean break – a significant upgrade over standard mil-spec triggers.
• Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake: Reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise – ready for a suppressor or other muzzle device.
• Tubular Shroud with Checkering: A distinctive Colt feature – provides a secure grip without the need for add-on rail covers.
• Adjustable Stock: Collapses to 32.1" for transport, extends to 35.3" for shooting – customizable LOP.
• Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24: A versatile LPVO – 1x for close-quarters, 8x for precision at distance. Illuminated reticle.
• Excellent Condition: Well-maintained and fully functional.

Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24 Scope – Versatile LPVO

• Magnification: 1-8x – true 1x for both-eyes-open shooting, 8x for precision at distance.
• Objective: 24mm
• Reticle: Illuminated AR-BDC (or similar – designed for 5.56/.223 ballistics).
• Tube Diameter: 30mm
• Features: Exposed tactical turrets, capped windage, throw lever for fast magnification changes.
• Mounted and Ready: The scope is installed – just add a magazine and ammunition.

Distinctive Colt Tubular Shroud with Checkering
Unlike most AR-15s that use M-LOK or Picatinny rail handguards, the Colt Lightweight Carbine features a tubular aluminum shroud with checkering for grip. This design reduces weight, keeps the profile slim, and provides a secure grip without needing rail covers or aftermarket accessories. It's a distinctive Colt feature that sets this rifle apart from other ARs.
5.56 / .223 Versatility – Shoot Either Cartridge

• Dual Caliber: Chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO – also safely fires .223 Remington ammunition.
• 1:8 Twist Rate: Excellent balance – stabilizes lightweight 55gr bullets and heavier 69gr, 77gr match bullets.
• Proven Cartridge: The 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem is the standard for AR-15 rifles – accurate, low recoil, widely available.
• Ideal For: Target shooting, home defense, varmint hunting, and competition.

Condition Details – Excellent, Ready to Shoot

• Overall: Excellent condition with minimal signs of use.
• Mechanical Function: Excellent – Direct gas system functions correctly, single-stage match trigger is crisp, action cycles smoothly.
• Bore: Clean with sharp rifling – 1:8 twist, 6 grooves.
• Matte Black Finish: Clean with minimal wear.
• Tubular Shroud: Checkering is clean – provides excellent grip.
• Muzzle Brake: Installed and functional.
• Adjustable Stock: Functions correctly – locks into positions.
• Vortex Strike Eagle Scope: Optics are clear, illuminated reticle functions, adjustments track correctly.
• No Magazine: As noted – no magazine is included.

Ideal For – The All-Purpose Carbine

• Home Defense: Lightweight, maneuverable, and effective with proper ammunition.
• Target Shooting: Match trigger and Vortex LPVO make this a fun and accurate range rifle.
• Varmint Hunting: The 1:8 twist stabilizes varmint loads – effective for coyotes and other predators.
• Competition: The Strike Eagle 1-8x and match trigger make this rifle capable for 2-gun or 3-gun competition.
• Colt Collector: The Lightweight Carbine is a distinctive Colt offering – not your average AR-15.

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Rifle Caliber: .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm NATO
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Light Carbine
Serial Number: VL009055
Barrel Length: 16.1
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: No Wood; Does Not Apply
Bore Condition: Clean, Clear, Excellent Condition
Barrel Type: Freefloating, Threaded
Action: Semi Automatic
Triggers: 1
Stock: Adjustable
Finish: Black
Optic: Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24

Price: $1,299.99
Shipping: $45.00
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