DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO AR-15, 16 inch Threaded Barrel, 1:9 Twist, Flat-Top A3, Magpul FDE Furniture, St. Cloud MN
This DPMS Panther Arms A-15 stands out with its St. Cloud, Minnesota receiver rollmark from the earlier production period and a flat-top A3 upper with T-marked Picatinny rail. It features a 16-inch, non-M4 profile, threaded barrel with a 1:9 twist and a carbine-length gas system. The rifle is configured with Magpul MOE furniture in FDE, including a carbine handguard with rail sections, angled foregrip, collapsible stock, and polymer pistol grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks from previous use are present; see photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- DPMS Panther Arms A-15 semi-automatic rifle
- Magpul MOE carbine handguard with bolt-on Picatinny rail sections (installed)
- Magpul AFG angled foregrip (installed)
- Magpul MOE collapsible stock (installed)
- Magpul polymer pistol grip (installed)
- 1x 30-round Magpul PMAG windowed magazine (polymer)
The St. Cloud, Minnesota receiver rollmark identifies this as a pre-2014 production example, a detail many DPMS enthusiasts note. The aluminum alloy receivers wear a matte black anodized finish for a clean, uniform look that contrasts with the FDE Magpul furniture.
The A3 flat-top upper with T-marked Picatinny rail provides a solid mounting surface, and the rifle ships optics-ready with no sights installed. A railed, set-screw gas block and a carbine-length gas system complete the top-end configuration.
The 16-inch barrel uses a non-M4 profile with a 1:9 twist to stabilize a wide range of common 5.56 NATO loads. The threaded muzzle adds compatibility with standard devices. Direct impingement operation and a manual safety provide a familiar AR-15 manual of arms.
Magpul MOE furniture in FDE includes the carbine-length handguard with bolt-on rail sections, an AFG angled foregrip, a collapsible MOE stock, and a polymer pistol grip. The listed length of pull is 10.75 inches. Capacity is stated at 30+1, and a windowed Magpul PMAG is included.