DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO AR-15 Rifle, Pre-2014 St. Cloud Build with FAB Defense GLR-16 Stock
This DPMS Panther Arms A-15 is a pre-2014 St. Cloud, Minnesota production rifle, built before the company’s acquisition and known for solid in-house craftsmanship. Chambered for 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem., it combines a chrome-moly 16-inch barrel with a classic fixed A2 carry-handle upper and an upgraded FAB Defense GLR-16 six-position stock. The result is a reliable, collector-appealing AR-15 that’s ready for range use or further customization.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild exterior wear is visible on high-contact surfaces, and light carbon buildup is present in the action and flash hider.
What’s Included
- DPMS Panther Arms A-15 semi-automatic rifle
- One 30-round translucent polymer Lancer Systems L5AWM magazine
Built on forged 7075-T6 receivers with a hard-coat anodized black finish, this A-15 retains the robust foundation AR enthusiasts expect from early DPMS rifles. The upper features a fixed A2 carry handle with integrated rear aperture sight, paired with an A-frame front post for dependable iron-sight alignment.
The 16-inch chrome-moly barrel is threaded 1/2-28 and fitted with an A2 flash hider, giving the shooter immediate suppressor or muzzle-device options. A multi-caliber roll mark of “.223-5.56MM” confirms a true 5.56 NATO chamber for full ammunition flexibility.
An aftermarket FAB Defense GLR-16 stock modernizes the carbine. Its six-position length-of-pull adjustment, rubber butt-pad, and integral QD sling sockets enhance comfort and sling setup choices without adding unwanted weight.
Standard carbine-length ribbed polymer handguards keep the profile classic and lightweight, while the direct-impingement action and standard charging handle support a wide range of readily available AR-15 parts and accessories.
With the desirable FH serial prefix, collectors can confirm this rifle’s manufacture in the respected St. Cloud facility, offering peace of mind for those seeking pre-acquisition DPMS quality.