IWI Tavor SAR Flattop 5.56 NATO Bullpup, FDE, 16.5 in CHF Chrome-Lined Barrel, 1/2x28 Threaded, 30+1
This IWI Tavor SAR Flattop is a compact, battle-proven bullpup chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16.5 inch cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel. It features a full-length top Picatinny rail with housed flip-up sights, a long-stroke gas piston system, and a durable Flat Dark Earth polymer receiver/body with internal steel components, plus an aluminum flattop rail/sight housing. Its reversible ejection, ambidextrous controls, and reliability-focused design make it a standout modern rifle.
Made in Israel and marked IWI US – Harrisburg, PA, this SAR includes a side-swappable, non-reciprocating charging handle and push-button QD sling cups. The rifle accepts AR-15/STANAG magazines and ships with an ETS 30-round magazine and an installed short vertical foregrip.
Caliber marking note: The polymer receiver shell is roll-marked “.223 REM” (typical for SAR models), while the installed barrel is marked “5.56 NATO 1:7”; the rifle’s actual chambering is 5.56 NATO based on the barrel marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape with minor scratches and blemishes visible on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- 1x 30-round ETS polymer AR-15/STANAG magazine
- Short vertical foregrip (installed on bottom rail)
The Tavor SAR’s bullpup layout delivers approximately 26.1 inches overall length with a 16.5 inch barrel, offering a compact profile without sacrificing barrel length. The system uses a semi-automatic, long-stroke gas piston with a closed rotating bolt for dependable operation.
The barrel is cold hammer forged and chrome lined, threaded 1/2x28, and capped with a birdcage flash hider. A 1:7 twist stabilizes common 5.56 NATO projectile weights, and the quick-change barrel interface supports straightforward barrel removal when needed.
Controls and ergonomics are built for adaptability: an ambidextrous two-position safety, non-reciprocating left-side forward charging handle that is side-swappable, reversible/convertible ejection setup, and push-button QD sling cups. The integrated polymer handguard includes Picatinny rail sections for accessories.
The flattop receiver carries a full-length Picatinny rail with housed flip-up backup sights, including a tritium-illuminated front post. The rugged polymer frame and stock in Flat Dark Earth include a rubber buttpad, while the serialized receiver/body is polymer with internal steel components; the flattop rail/sight housing is aluminum. The rifle accepts AR-15/M16 (STANAG) magazines and includes a 30+1 capacity.