FN SCAR 16S 5.56 NATO Semi-Automatic Rifle – FDE, 16.25" CHF Chrome-Lined Barrel, Ambidextrous Controls
The FN SCAR 16S is FN Herstal’s renowned short-stroke gas-piston rifle, built for reliability and versatility. This Flat Dark Earth (FDE) example features a cold-hammer-forged, chrome-lined 16.25" barrel, a fully ambidextrous control set, and FN’s rugged folding/telescoping polymer stock. Its pre-NRCH configuration with a reciprocating charging handle and monolithic numbered Picatinny top rail makes it a desirable, early-generation SCAR for shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Functions correctly.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright and clean.
What’s Included
- One 30-round steel STANAG magazine
- Magpul AFG angled foregrip (installed)
FN’s cold-hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel is threaded 1/2-28 and paired with a free-floating polymer handguard, giving the rifle notable accuracy and durability. The 1:7" right-hand twist stabilizes the full range of 5.56 NATO projectiles.
The rifle’s short-stroke gas-piston system runs cool and clean, with a quick-detachable gas block for easy maintenance. A reciprocating charging handle (pre-NRCH generation) allows the shooter to manage malfunctions from either side of the rifle.
Ambidextrous magazine release and safety selector, along with adjustable folding stock, telescoping length of pull, and adjustable cheek rest, let the SCAR adapt to different shooters and mission profiles. The stock folds to the right, shortening overall length for transport while maintaining the ability to fire when folded.
A monolithic numbered Picatinny rail (slots 1–33) spans the upper receiver for consistent optic mounting, and side/bottom accessory rails on the handguard support lights, lasers, or grips. Factory markings include FN HERSTAL BELGIUM and FNH USA importer roll-marks, underscoring its Belgian manufacture.