FN SCAR 16S 5.56 NATO, FDE — Legacy Reciprocating Charging Handle, 16.25 in Barrel, Short-Stroke Piston, Folding/Telescoping Stock
This FN America SCAR 16S is the legacy reciprocating charging handle configuration in a clean FDE finish with black controls. It features a 16.25-inch, 1:7 twist, medium-profile threaded barrel capped with a three-prong flash hider, a short-stroke gas piston system, and the SCAR-pattern folding, telescoping stock with adjustable cheekpiece. Marked "FN COLUMBIA, SC USA," this U.S.-made example includes an installed aftermarket rubberized pistol grip and comes with four 30-round metal GI-pattern magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small exterior blemishes are present. There is burned-on residue on the top of the barrel's finish. There is visible blemishing on the optic rail and on the gas block.
What’s Included
- 4x 30-round metal GI-pattern magazines
- OEM FDE A2 pistol grip
- ERGO FDE pistol grip (uninstalled, in package)
- Aftermarket rubberized pistol grip with finger grooves (installed)
The SCAR 16S here is the legacy RCH model, using a reciprocating, side-charging handle. It pairs that configuration with an ambidextrous safety/selector and FN's durable alloy upper/polymer lower receiver set in FDE with black controls. Factory markings include "FN COLUMBIA, SC USA."
The 16.25-inch, medium-profile barrel is chambered in 5.56×45 mm NATO and uses a 1:7 twist to stabilize a wide range of bullet weights. It is threaded at the muzzle and fitted with a three-prong flash hider.
Ergonomics and adaptability are central to this rifle. It uses the SCAR-pattern stock that folds, telescopes for length of pull, and features an adjustable cheekpiece. The handguard has vented FDE panels and removable MIL-STD-1913 rail segments at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, while a full-length, numbered MIL-STD-1913 top rail runs from receiver to gas block.
Sight and accessory support are built in. The rifle features a folding front sight integral to the gas block, and the top rail is ready for optics or a rear sight of your choice. This example also includes an installed aftermarket rubberized pistol grip with finger grooves, with two additional FDE grip options provided to tailor the setup.