Anybody ever seen a H&R M-16A1 Government marked lower?

[Fred Pillot]

A buddy did a sun fade test on some black anodizing. After a year of hanging outside it was definitely purple.

[Fred]

Most folks think these things may have existed, but, none were ever available for civilian use.

Question, have you ever seen one?

Yes, Ft. Knox in 1977 and Ft. Irwin in 81-83

[Randy A]

As late as 1995 I ran across A1's made by H&R, Turbo Hydramatic Div of Gen Motors, Colt, Battel and a fifth one that only had "Contract N0. xxxx" or "Mfr." I don't remember the numbers but it was a bit odd. My favorite was the GM, but by 1998 I believe all the A1s were gone. I shot on several rifle teams so I got to try them all....those were the days.