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Colt C7 - Replica

Canada’s M16

The Colt Canada C7 is the Canadian military's adoption of Colt's Armalite AR-15 platform, manufactured by Colt Canada (formerly Diemaco), having similar design and function to the M16A3. The C7 and its variants have been adopted as the standard-issue rifle by the militaries of Canada, Norway (special forces only), Denmark and the Netherlands.

Caliber - 5.56x45 NATO / .223 Remington

Overall Length - 38.75 Inches / 98.425cm

Weight - 8 LBS / 3.629 Kg

Notes: Loaded - 30 Round Magazine

Parts Specifications:

Barrel

M16A1 Barrel Assembly

Length - 20 Inches

Profile - Pencil

1:7 Rifling Twist

Rifle Barrel Extension

Manufacturer - Harrington & Richardson

Notes: Chrome bore; 1/2x28 Thread

Muzzle Device‍

A1 Birdcage (A2 Compensator is also correct)

Manufacturer - Harrington & Richardson

Notes: 5.56; 1/2x28 Thread; A1 or A2 are correct, both were issued.

Gas Tube

Rifle Length Gas Tube

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Upper Receiver‍

C7 Complete Upper Receiver‍

Rifle Feed Ramps

‍Manufacturer - Luth-AR

Charging Handle

Milspec AR-15 Charging Handle

‍Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Bolt Carrier Group

5.56 Phosphate MPI Full-Auto Bolt Carrier Group

Manufacturer - Toolcraft

Notes: Chrome Lined Gas Key

Handguard

A2 Handguard

Manufacturer - Echo93

Lower Receiver‍

Stealth Lower Receiver

Manufacturer - Palmetto State Armory

Notes: A2 Profile

Fire Control Group

Milspec Fire Control Group

Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Notes: Safe, Semi-Auto.

Lower Parts Kit

AR-15 Milspec Lower Parts Kit

Manufacturer - KAK Industry

Receiver Extension Assembly

Rifle Length Buffer Tube

Rifle Length Buffer Spring

Rifle Length Buffer

Manufacturer - LUTH AR

Notes: Buffer Weight: 5.1 oz

Pistol Grip‍

A1 Grip

Manufacturer - Linemount

Notes:A1 or A2 are correct, both were issued based on soldier preference.

Stock‍

A1 Stock

Manufacturer - Linemount

Stock Screw

A1 Length Stock Screw

Manufacturer - Linemount

Notes:A1 or A2 are correct, both were issued based on soldier preference.

Magazine

USGI Style 30-Round Magazine

Manufacturer - Brownells

Attachments / Accessories

Sling

Canadian Armed Forces Surplus C7/C8 Sling

Tools Used / Recommended Tools

Bench Vice

Notes: Needed for holding receivers in place during assembly.

Upper Receiver Rod

Notes: Keeps barrel secure while torquing barrel nut(very important), installing muzzle devices and keeps upper receiver stable while installing sights/optics.

Handguard Tool

Notes: Makes install & removal of handguards far easier on rifles with Slip & Delta rings.

Lower Receiver Vise Block

AR-15 Armorer's Wrench

Notes: Needed for barrel nut and buffer tube installs, helps with muzzle devices that are compatible.

Torque Wrench

Notes: Needed for installation of barrel nut.

Pin Starter Punch Set

Notes: Helps with installing trickier roll pins such as bolt catch or trigger guard.

Pin Punch Set

Center Punch Set

Notes: Needed for staking endplates / castle nuts on carbine buffer tubes.

Takedown Pin Install Tool

Notes: Greatly decreases the difficulty of installing front takedown pins without losing detents / springs.

3/16" Hex T-Handle Wrench

Notes: Allows easy access for removal & installation of pistol grips ensuring proper torque for installation.

Snap Ring Pliers

Notes: Needed for indexing snap ring that holds Slip / Delta ring while installing gas tube into upper receiver on milspec barrel nuts.

5.56 NATO Headspace Gauges

Notes: Used for ensuring proper chamber headspace between your bolt and barrel.

A list of parts and tools used can be found below. For those who want to build their own C7 Rifle.