Olympic Arms MOD. M.F.R. 97 AR-15, 5.56mm NATO, 16 inch Lightweight Barrel, Fixed Carry Handle, A-Frame Front Sight
This Olympic Arms MOD. M.F.R. 97 is a U.S.-made AR-15 pattern rifle configured with a fixed carry handle upper, A-frame front sight, and a 16 inch lightweight-profile barrel with an unthreaded crown. The receiver is marked "CAL. .223 5.56" and "MOD.
M.F.R. 97," with manufacturer marking "OLYMPIC ARMS OLY WA USA." It is offered without a bolt, charging handle, or magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is missing the bolt and charging handle. There are widespread scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. Small, scattered deposits of rust and pitting are present. A large ring is visible inside the bore, consistent with a bulge from a squib event. No magazine is provided.
What’s Included
- Olympic Arms MOD. M.F.R. 97 semi-automatic rifle (5.56mm NATO), as described
- No magazine
- No bolt
- No charging handle
The upper features a fixed carry handle with an A1-style windage drum rear sight and an ejection port cover. Up front, it has an A-frame front sight base with integral sling swivel. The handguard set is the classic round, ribbed, two-piece carbine-length style secured by an A2-style delta ring.
The 16 inch barrel is a lightweight profile with a plain, unthreaded crown. The receiver is clearly marked for .223/5.56, and the model marking reads "MOD. M.F.R. 97." Manufacturer identification appears as "OLYMPIC ARMS OLY WA USA."
The lower is set up with an A2-style pistol grip and a fixed, full-length metal stock. The stock includes a checkered metal buttplate and a rear sling swivel, with a listed length of pull of 13.5 inches.
Controls are typical for the AR-15 platform. Iron sights are standard. Capacity is listed as 1 round, and no magazine is provided.
Note: Some listing text referenced 9mm Luger; the receiver on this rifle is marked "CAL. .223 5.56."