Colt Match Target Competition HBAR II 5.56 NATO AR-15, 16" HBAR, A2 Sights, 2004
This Colt Match Target Competition HBAR II is a 2004-production, AWB-era AR-15 pattern rifle configured with a 16" non-threaded, crowned HBAR barrel and classic A2 carry-handle sights. It features the correct "C MP 5.56 NATO 1/9 HBAR" barrel marking and "C AF" upper forging code. The CJC serial prefix is associated with the Match Target Competition HBAR II series, underscoring its correct model lineage.
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. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Match Target Competition HBAR II rifle
- One 30-round USGI-pattern aluminum STANAG magazine
Built during the 1994–2004 AWB era, this rifle has the period-correct unthreaded crowned muzzle and a deleted bayonet lug. It uses an A2 fixed carry-handle upper with a carbine-length gas system, delivering the classic sight picture and handling associated with late A2-pattern Colts.
The 16" heavy HBAR profile barrel has a 1:9 twist, suited to a broad range of 5.56 NATO/.223 bullet weights. The "C MP 5.56 NATO 1/9 HBAR" marking indicates Colt manufacture with magnetic-particle inspection, a hallmark of Colt’s quality control practices for this series.
Receivers are forged aluminum, with the upper showing the "C AF" forging code. The lower is marked .223, while the barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, a marking combination commonly seen on Colt Match Target rifles from this period. The CJC serial prefix aligns with the Match Target Competition HBAR II designation.
Furniture is classic A2: a fixed polymer stock with rear sling loop, A2 pistol grip, and carbine-length two-piece ribbed polymer handguards. Sighting is via robust A2 iron sights, featuring a protected front post and an adjustable rear sight in the carry handle.
The rifle operates via a semi-automatic, direct impingement system with a 30+1 capacity. It includes a manual safety and a 14.0 length of pull. Made in the USA, this configuration represents a well-documented Colt setup from the final year of the AWB era.