Bushmaster XM-15 QRC 5.56 NATO AR-15 Carbine, 16 in 4150 Steel Barrel, 1:8 Twist, Threaded with A2 Flash Hider, Red-Dot Included
This Bushmaster XM-15 QRC is a 5.56 NATO AR-15 carbine from the 2014–2019 era, built on 7075-T6 aluminum receivers with a 16-inch 4150 steel barrel and a 1:8 twist. It features a flat-top upper with a Picatinny rail and comes equipped with a compact red-dot sight. The rifle accepts STANAG magazines and includes one 30-round aluminum USGI-pattern mag.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Compact red-dot sight on Picatinny mount (installed)
- Owner's manual
- 1x 30-round aluminum USGI-pattern STANAG magazine
The upper receiver is the flat-top style with a full-length Picatinny rail and includes a forward assist, brass deflector, and ejection-port dust cover. There are no fixed iron sights installed, and a compact red-dot optic is mounted to the top rail.
The 16-inch barrel is marked "BFI 5.56 NATO 1/8" and is made from 4150 steel with a 1:8 twist. It is threaded and fitted with an A2-style birdcage flash suppressor. A delta ring assembly secures the carbine-length, two-piece ribbed polymer handguard.
The lower receiver carries the Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC – Huntsville, AL, USA rollmark with model marking XM15-E2S. The rifle uses a direct-impingement, semi-automatic action with a manual safety and feeds from standard STANAG magazines, with a listed capacity of 30+1.
Furniture includes a 6-position collapsible stock and an A2-style polymer pistol grip. The platform is AR-15 based and built in the USA during the 2014–2019 period.

