Franklin Armory AR-15 Pistol 5.56mm NATO 7.5-Inch Direct Impingement with Brace (SER: P-16898)
This Franklin Armory AR pistol is a compact 5.56mm NATO AR-15 platform build with a 7.5-inch barrel and a direct impingement, gas-operated action. The close-up receiver marking in the provided photos reads “SER: P-16898.” It features a free-float handguard with a continuous top Picatinny rail and a flat-top upper, along with AR-15 pattern controls and a matte dark finish on an aluminum receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows little sign of prior use. It is in excellent condition and function.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Bulldog soft case
- 1x Lancer L5AWM 30-round magazine marked 5.56x45
- Foam covered pistol buffer tube (unattached)
The lower receiver is marked "Franklin Armory® / Minden, NV" with the Franklin Armory logo, and the model marking on the receiver reads "MODEL: PISTOL." The receiver caliber marking reads "CAL: MULTI," while this example is configured in 5.56mm NATO, supported by the included magazine marked 5.56x45.
Controls and external features follow the AR-15 pattern, including a magazine release, bolt catch, forward assist, and ejection port cover. The upper is a flat-top with a continuous top Picatinny rail, and no iron sights are visible.
Up front, the free-float handguard includes a full-length top Picatinny rail and uses a mix of circular vent holes near the top edges and elongated slot cutouts along the sides and bottom. A multi-port/cutout style muzzle device is installed.
At the rear, it is equipped with a brace featuring a hook-style profile and a Velcro strap, paired with a Magpul polymer pistol grip. The sale also includes an additional foam covered pistol buffer tube that is unattached.