H&R Harrington & Richardson Government Carbine A2 5.56 NATO – 14.7″ Pinned to 16″ Pencil Barrel, 30-Round Magazine

Bring home a piece of military heritage with the Harrington & Richardson Government Carbine A2 in 5.56 NATO. Built around the iconic M16A2 platform, this lightweight rifle combines classic mil-spec aesthetics with modern manufacturing quality — making it an excellent choice for collectors, history enthusiasts, and shooters seeking a reliable, ultra-light AR-pattern carbine.

The heart of this rifle is its 14.7″ pencil-profile barrel, permanently pinned and welded to a legal 16″ overall barrel length. Crafted from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel with a Parkerized finish and chrome-lined bore, the barrel is built to mil-spec standards for durability and longevity. A 1-in-7″ twist rate handles a wide range of 5.56 NATO projectile weights with confidence, while the M4 barrel extension and carbine-length gas system deliver reliable cycling across conditions.

The forged 7075-T6 upper and lower receivers mirror the classic M16A2 profile, with the lower designated as the H&R “Special Forces COTS” configuration — a faithful nod to the rifles issued to special operations units. Fixed A2-style iron sights provide a familiar, precise aiming solution straight out of the box. The full-auto-profile Carpenter 158 steel bolt carrier group and mil-spec fire control group round out a package built to last.

Weighing in at just 6 lbs and measuring 32 inches overall, this carbine is as handy as it is historically significant. Whether you’re building a “Blood Diamond” clone, seeking a no-frills lightweight shooter, or simply want a mil-spec AR done right, the H&R Government Carbine A2 delivers.

**Key Specifications:**
– **Caliber:** 5.56 NATO
– **Barrel Length:** 14.7″ pinned and welded to 16″
– **Barrel Profile:** Pencil
– **Barrel Steel:** 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
– **Barrel Finish:** Parkerized
– **Chrome Lined:** Yes
– **Twist Rate:** 1:7″
– **Gas System:** Carbine-Length
– **Gas Block Diameter:** .625″
– **Gas Block Type:** Rifle-Height Front Sight Base
– **Muzzle Device:** A2-Style
– **Muzzle Thread:** 1/2″x28″
– **Upper Receiver:** M16A2 with M4 Feed Ramps
– **Lower Receiver:** H&R M16A2 COTS Special Forces (Forged 7075-T6)
– **Bolt Material:** Carpenter 158 Steel
– **BCG Profile:** Full-Auto
– **Handguard:** Standard Carbine 6-Hole
– **Grip:** A2-Style
– **Stock:** CAR-Style, 6-Position Carbine Buffer Tube (Mil-Spec Diameter)
– **Overall Length:** 32 inches
– **Weight:** 6 lbs
– **Magazine:** 30-Round

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