Kel-Tec SU-16 5.56mm NATO Semi-Auto Rifle with 16 in Barrel, Top Rail, and Iron Sights
This Kel-Tec SU-16 is a USA-made semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO with a 16 in barrel and a long integral Picatinny-style top rail. It features polymer/synthetic construction, a gas piston action, and iron sights. The receiver marking plate reads "SU-16 5.56mm / KEL-TEC CNC INC / COCOA, FL / MADE IN USA".
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows signs of wear and handling, including scratches and blemishes.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 2x 5-round magazines
- Attached rifle sling
The SU-16 uses a gas piston operating system and a cross-bolt (push-button) safety with a red indicator ring. It has a fixed polymer/synthetic stock with a 13.5 length of pull, along with checkered/textured grip panels for added purchase.
Up front, this rifle is fitted with a two-piece/split fore-end with a bipod-style forend design. The handguard is polymer/synthetic, matching the rifle’s lightweight, synthetic-focused build.
This example includes iron sights, with the front sight positioned near the gas block/front end and a rear sight element visible along the top rail area. A detachable box-magazine well is present with geometry consistent with the SU-16 family’s STANAG/AR-15-pattern format.
The muzzle is fitted with a knurled cap that appears to be a thread protector/muzzle cap, though the presence of underlying threads is not confirmed. Stated maximum capacity is 5+1, and this sale includes two 5-round magazines.