DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO AR-15 Carbine, 16 in 1:9 Barrel, A2 Carry Handle, Threaded Muzzle & Bayonet Lug
This DPMS Mod. A-15 is a classic St. Cloud, Minnesota–rollmarked carbine from the 2004–2014 era, built on the AR-15 platform with a 16-inch, 1:9-twist 5.56 NATO barrel and carbine-length gas system. It features a fixed A2 integral carry handle with rear sight drum, a pinned A-frame front sight base, and a threaded muzzle with A2 flash suppressor and bayonet lug. The rifle accepts AR-15/STANAG-pattern magazines and comes with a 30-round USGI-pattern aluminum magazine.
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: The rifle is in great shape overall. Minor surface scratches and small blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- DPMS Panther Arms A-15 5.56 NATO semi-automatic rifle
- 1x 30-round USGI-pattern aluminum AR-15 magazine
The upper receiver is the fixed A2 style with an integral carry handle and adjustable rear sight drum. It includes the forward assist, case deflector, and ejection-port dust cover, aligning with the classic service-carbine layout. The receiver set is aluminum alloy, and the rifle operates via direct impingement with a standard manual safety.
The 16-inch barrel is marked "DPMS CAL 5.56 1–9" and uses a carbine-length gas system. It is threaded at the muzzle and fitted with an A2 flash suppressor. A pinned A-frame front sight base with bayonet lug completes the front end, reflecting a post-AWB configuration.
Sighting is handled by A2 iron sights: an A2 front sight post in the pinned FSB and the carry-handle rear aperture. Furniture includes carbine-length, ribbed two-piece polymer handguards, an A2-style polymer pistol grip, and a DPMS-marked collapsible carbine stock with an integral rear sling loop.
This A-15 accepts AR-15/STANAG-pattern magazines and is configured for a 30+1 capacity with the included 30-round magazine. Length of pull on the collapsible stock spans approximately 10.5 to 14 inches, supporting a wide fit range while keeping the package compact and maneuverable.