DPMS Panther Arms Mod. A-15 5.56mm NATO AR-15 Carbine, 16-Inch M4 Barrel, A2 Sights, Flat-Top Upper
This DPMS Panther Arms Mod. A-15 is a 5.56mm NATO AR-15 pattern carbine with a 16-inch M4-profile barrel, carbine-length gas system, and a flat-top Picatinny upper paired with a detachable carry handle. It features an A2-style fixed front sight base with bayonet lug and an A2 flash suppressor. The receiver bears the St. Cloud, Minnesota marking, and the rifle comes in excellent condition with two 30-round magazines, a hard case, and a web sling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What's Included
- Hard case
- Web sling
- Two 30-round USGI-pattern metal magazines
The 16-inch steel M4-profile barrel uses a 1:9 twist for common 5.56mm NATO loads and is threaded for the included A2 flash suppressor. A carbine-length gas system and direct impingement action deliver standard AR-15 handling and function.
The upper is a flat-top Picatinny design outfitted with a detachable carry handle A2-style rear sight. Up front, the A2-style fixed sight base includes a bayonet lug. The receiver is equipped with a forward assist, brass deflector, and ejection-port cover.
Furniture includes a 6-position collapsible polymer stock, an A2 pistol grip, and a carbine-length, two-piece ribbed polymer handguard. The rifle employs a manual safety and accepts standard AR-15 magazines; capacity is 30+1 with the included magazines.
The aluminum alloy receiver has a black anodized finish, with overall black coloration across the rifle. Manufacturer markings indicate St. Cloud, Minnesota, and overall presentation is clean and well-kept in line with the noted excellent condition.




