H&R 723 Style Carbine 5.56 NATO | 14.7″ Pinned/Welded Barrel | Late 80s Clone-Ready AR

Capture the authentic look and feel of a late 1980s U.S. military carbine with the H&R 723 Style Carbine in 5.56 NATO. Built around a genuine H&R-marked M16A2 lower paired with an H&R M16A1 upper, this rifle faithfully represents the transitional era between the M16A1-based carbines and the later M4 adoption — making it an ideal foundation for historically accurate clone builds or a fully capable shooter right out of the box.

The 14.7″ pencil-profile barrel is permanently pinned and welded to a legal 16″ overall length, finished in a classic Parkerized coating with chrome lining for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. Built on forged 7075-T6 aluminum receivers, it features a Carpenter 158 steel bolt, full-auto profile bolt carrier group, and a mil-spec carbine buffer tube — all hallmarks of serious, mil-spec construction. The carbine-length gas system feeds through a rifle-height front sight base, while the 7-hole carbine handguard with heat shields and CAR-style stock complete the period-correct aesthetic.

**Key Specifications:**
– **Caliber:** 5.56 NATO
– **Barrel Length:** 14.7″ Pinned/Welded to 16″ OAL
– **Barrel Profile:** Pencil
– **Barrel Steel:** 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
– **Barrel Finish:** Parkerized
– **Chrome Lined:** Yes
– **Muzzle Thread:** 1/2″x28
– **Twist Rate:** 1:7″
– **Gas System:** Carbine Length
– **Gas Block Diameter:** .625″
– **Gas Block Type:** Rifle Height Front Sight Base
– **Muzzle Device:** A2-Style
– **Lower Receiver:** Forged 7075-T6 | M16A2 Type | H&R Marked
– **Upper Receiver:** M16A1 Type w/o Feed Ramps | H&R Marked
– **Handguard:** Carbine 7-Hole with Heat Shields
– **Bolt Material:** Carpenter 158 Steel
– **BCG Profile:** Full-Auto
– **Fire Control:** Standard Mil-Spec Trigger Group
– **Grip:** A2-Style
– **Stock:** CAR-Style
– **Buffer Tube:** Mil-Spec, 6-Position Carbine
– **Overall Length:** 32 inches
– **Weight:** 6 lbs
– **Magazine:** 30-Round (1 included)

Whether you’re a serious clone builder chasing historical accuracy or simply want a lightweight, no-frills carbine that runs, the H&R 723 Style Carbine delivers old-school cool with proven mil-spec reliability. Stock on this hard-to-find collector-grade carbine is limited — order online today at VanTon Arms and take advantage of our competitive pricing and fast nationwide shipping.