Colt Defense AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine .223 Rem, 16-inch HBAR, Flat-Top, AWB-Era LE-Marked
This Colt Defense AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine stands out as an AWB-era law enforcement–marked example with the correct factory features. It has a 16-inch heavy-profile (HBAR) threaded barrel with an A2 flash suppressor, a flat-top upper with T-marked Picatinny rail, and the right magwell is rollmarked "RESTRICTED MILITARY/GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPORT USE ONLY." The rifle includes a carbine-length two-piece quad-rail handguard with numbered slots, a detachable flip-up rear sight, and a vertical foregrip, plus two Magpul PMAGs and a soft tactical rifle case. An LBD-prefix serial is present on the lower, consistent with Colt commercial/LE production from this period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows marks from prior handling and use. See photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Colt AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine rifle
- 2x 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer magazines
- Detachable flip-up rear sight (installed)
- Vertical foregrip (installed)
- Carbine-length two-piece quad-rail handguard with numbered slots (installed)
- Soft tactical rifle case
The receiver is rollmarked COLT AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine with SAFE/FIRE selector positions. The right side magwell carries the LE/Government/Export restriction marking that identifies this as a law enforcement–designated carbine from the 1990s–2000s. An LBD-prefix serial is present on the lower, aligning with Colt commercial/LE production traits of the era.
The flat-top upper features a T-marked Picatinny rail along with a forward assist, case deflector, and ejection-port cover. Sights consist of an A2 fixed front sight base with bayonet lug and sling swivel, paired with a detachable flip-up rear sight.
The approximately 16-inch heavy-profile (HBAR) barrel is threaded and fitted with an A2 flash suppressor. The handguard is a carbine-length, two-piece quad-rail with numbered slots, and a vertical foregrip is installed for added control.
Furniture includes an adjustable, telescoping polymer carbine stock with a checkered buttplate and sling loop, plus an A2-style polymer pistol grip. The lower uses the standard small (.250") captive push-pin front pivot consistent with Colt commercial/LE lowers from this era. Operation is direct impingement with a manual safety selector. Receivers are aluminum alloy with a black hard anodized finish.
The rifle comes with two 30-round Magpul PMAG polymer magazines and a soft tactical rifle case, offering a ready-to-go package anchored by a bright, clean bore and sharp rifling.