IWI Galil ACE SAR Gen 1 5.56 NATO Semi-Auto Rifle, 16 inch CHF/CL Barrel, Steel Receiver, Folding Telescoping Stock, Tritium Sights
This IWI Galil ACE SAR Gen 1 in 5.56 NATO is a well-appointed, full-size semi-auto rifle built around a steel receiver with a polymer lower. It features a 16 inch cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined CrMoV barrel with a 1:7 twist, a full-length T-marked Picatinny top rail, and adjustable tritium iron sights. The Gen 1 SAR configuration, confirmed by model code GAR16556 on the factory box, offers ambidextrous controls, STANAG magazine compatibility, and a folding, telescoping stock with an adjustable cheek riser.
Its long-stroke gas piston system, threaded muzzle with an A2-style birdcage flash suppressor, and robust construction reflect the Israeli design lineage. This example is in excellent condition with minimal signs of prior handling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- IWI Galil ACE SAR Gen 1 rifle (5.56×45)
- 1x Magpul PMAG Gen M3 30-round 5.56×45 magazine
- IWI Galil ACE owner's manual
- IWI adjustable cheekpiece installed on the folding/telescoping stock
- IWI factory cardboard box with model GAR16556 label
The Gen 1 SAR configuration is identifiable by its steel upper receiver paired with a polymer lower/trigger housing and the SAR handguard system. This example is chambered in 5.56×45 NATO and feeds from STANAG-pattern magazines, with one Magpul PMAG Gen M3 included.
The 16 inch CrMoV barrel is cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined, with a 1:7 twist to support a wide range of 5.56 NATO projectiles. It is threaded and fitted with an A2-style birdcage flash suppressor.
Controls and furniture are set up for practical handling: ambidextrous safety selectors, a polymer handguard with ribbing and sliding panel latches, and a folding, telescoping stock with an adjustable cheek riser.
Sighting equipment includes adjustable iron sights with tritium: a protected triangular tritium front post on the gas block and a two-dot tritium rear aperture. A full-length Picatinny top rail with T-marks runs the length of the receiver for mounting needs.
Markings and identifiers include IWI – ISRAEL, IWI US Middletown, PA, GALIL ACE SAR CAL. 5.56×45, and CHF/CL 1:7 H3. The model code GAR16556 is confirmed via the factory box label.