Vulcan Arms V15 AR-15 Pistol, 5.56mm NATO, 8.5 inch Barrel, Threaded with Multi-Port Brake, Direct-Impingement, Mixed Finish
This Vulcan Arms V15 is a compact AR-15–pattern pistol chambered in 5.56mm NATO with an 8.5 inch barrel. It features a flat-top upper Picatinny rail, a threaded muzzle with an installed multi-port brake/compensator, and a smooth pistol buffer tube. The bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling, and it includes one 20-round Magpul PMAG. Marked on the lower receiver with Vulcan Arms information, this U.S.-made pistol presents a straightforward configuration ready for a buyer who wants a minimalist AR pistol foundation. Note: The gas tube is present but not pinned/retained at the gas block, so no gas is routed to the carrier; as configured, it will not self-cycle and functions as a manually cycled single-shot until the gas system is correctly assembled.
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: This pistol is being sold as a gunsmith special and is offered as is. The smooth pistol buffer tube may need to be changed if you intend to add a fixed brace. Minor scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny. The stainless gas tube is not pinned into the gas block; as configured, the pistol will not self-cycle and operates as a single-shot until the gas system is assembled correctly.
What's Included
- Vulcan Arms V15 5.56mm AR-15 pistol
- 1x 20-round Magpul PMAG GEN M3 5.56x45 polymer AR-15 magazine
The V15 is designed for a direct-impingement gas system and accepts STANAG-pattern AR-15 magazines. This example has no handguard installed, leaving the stainless gas tube and plain steel gas block exposed; the tube is not pinned/retained at the gas block, so the firearm will not self-cycle until corrected. It runs a smooth cylindrical pistol buffer tube with no stock or brace.
The upper is a flat-top design with a Picatinny rail and is configured without a forward assist or an ejection-port cover. The 8.5 inch barrel is threaded and fitted with a multi-port brake/compensator.
Controls are familiar AR layout with a right-side standard magazine release and a 90° safety selector. It is equipped with an A2-style polymer pistol grip. No sights are installed.
The lower receiver is marked "VULCAN ARMS INVER GROVE, MN", "MODEL V15", and "CALIBER 5.56 MM". The finish presents a mixed appearance: black receivers and buffer tube, a gray barrel and gas block, a bright stainless gas tube, and a gray muzzle brake; the pistol is made in the USA. Period V15 receivers were offered in either forged 7075-T6 aluminum or a carbon/aramid composite; the specific receiver material for this example is not specified.