DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO AR-15 Carbine, 16 in Barrel, 1:9 Twist, Threaded Muzzle, Huntsville AL Production with Custom Quad-Rail
This DPMS Panther Arms Mod. A-15 is a 2010s Huntsville, Alabama production AR-15 carbine chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch, 1:9-twist barrel. It features a flat-top upper, a low-profile gas block under the handguard, and a threaded muzzle with an aftermarket two-port muzzle brake timed with a hex jam/lock nut. This example is customized with a two-piece quad-rail handguard, an angled foregrip, an ergonomic textured pistol grip with finger grooves, and a bolt-on Picatinny riser. Receiver rollmarks and DPMS barrel markings confirm its configuration and origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows visible blemishes with scuffs and areas of finish wear. The bore shows service use with visible rifling consistent with the overall condition.
What’s Included
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer AR-15/STANAG-pattern magazine
- Angled foregrip (installed on lower rail)
- Bolt-on Picatinny riser mount (installed on top rail)
The Mod. A-15 uses a direct impingement, semi-automatic system and an aluminum-alloy receiver set finished in matte black. Rollmarks include "DPMS PANTHER ARMS," "MOD. A-15," "CAL. MULTI," and "D.P.M.S HUNTSVILLE AL USA," aligning with its 2010s Huntsville production.
The flat-top upper includes a forward assist and ejection-port cover, and the gas block is a low-profile unit under the handguard. No fixed sights are installed.
The DPMS-marked 16-inch barrel is rollmarked "DPMS 5.56 NATO 1/9" and is threaded at the muzzle. An aftermarket two-port muzzle brake is installed and timed against a hex jam/lock nut. The 1:9 twist supports common 5.56/.223 loads, and the rifle accepts AR-15/STANAG magazines. Capacity is listed as 30+1 with a 30-round magazine.
Custom components include a two-piece quad-rail handguard that provides accessory rail space, an angled foregrip mounted to the lower rail, and a bolt-on Picatinny riser on the top rail. The pistol grip is an aftermarket ergonomic, textured model with finger grooves for added control.
Furniture includes a DPMS-marked 6-position collapsible carbine stock made from polymer, offering an approximate length of pull from 10.5 to 14 inches. Controls include a manual safety selector. The overall configuration is a practical AR-15 carbine setup with threaded muzzle, rail-equipped for accessories, and a flat-top receiver for mounting solutions.