Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this SOUGHT-AFTER semi-automatic rifle for auction; this is the Colt AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520).
The Colt AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520) with the distinctive LGC prefix stands as a classic example of a Colt Manufacturing Company Law Enforcement–marked rifle from the Federal Assault Weapons Ban era. Featuring a lightweight 16-inch pencil barrel with a 1:7 twist, fixed A2 carry handle, and collapsible stock, these carbines carry the iconic “Restricted Military / Government / Law Enforcement / Export Use Only” markings that defined Colt rifles of the mid-1990s. Combining authentic Colt lineage with a lightweight and highly practical configuration, the AR6520 remains a desirable piece among collectors who appreciate its historical connection to the ban-era AR-15 market and its reputation for quality and handling.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520)
Serial: LGC028297
Date of Manufacture: 1994-2004
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem.)
Finish: Black Anodized
Barrel Length: 16" Lightweight “Pencil” Profile Barrel with Bayonet Lug, 1:7 Twist, and Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected A2 Post Front with Adjustable Folding Aperture in Rear Carry Handle
Stock/Grips: Black Collapsible Buttstock, Black Checkered A2 Style Pistol Grip, and Shortened Black Ribbed Handguard
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard / Left side of receiver marked with “COLT / AR-15 A2 / GOV’T CARBINE / CAL. 223 / SER. LGC 028297” with the Rampant Colt logo. Marked on the left side receiver behind the bolt catch “COLT'S MFG. CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN. / -U.S.A.-” The Right side of the receiver marked “RESTRICTED / MILITARY/GOVERNMENT / LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPORT / USE ONLY” and "TDC 127225"."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company during the late 1980s and 1990s as part of its commercial AR-15 lineup. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, the AR6520 was designed to provide a compact and highly maneuverable rifle while retaining many of the features associated with the military-inspired Colt M16A2 rifle. One of the defining characteristics of the model is its fixed A2 carry handle upper receiver with integrated rear sight, paired with a lightweight “pencil” profile 16-inch barrel that keeps the overall weight low and improves handling. This configuration made the Government Carbine particularly appealing to shooters seeking a traditional AR-15 carbine that emphasized portability and fast handling.
Model: AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520)
Serial: LGC028297
Date of Manufacture: 1994-2004
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem.)
Finish: Black Anodized
Barrel Length: 16" Lightweight “Pencil” Profile Barrel with Bayonet Lug, 1:7 Twist, and Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected A2 Post Front with Adjustable Folding Aperture in Rear Carry Handle
Stock/Grips: Black Collapsible Buttstock, Black Checkered A2 Style Pistol Grip, and Shortened Black Ribbed Handguard
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard / Left side of receiver marked with “COLT / AR-15 A2 / GOV’T CARBINE / CAL. 223 / SER. LGC 028297” with the Rampant Colt logo. Marked on the left side receiver behind the bolt catch “COLT'S MFG. CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN. / -U.S.A.-” The Right side of the receiver marked “RESTRICTED / MILITARY/GOVERNMENT / LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPORT / USE ONLY” and "TDC 127225"."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt AR-15 A2 Government Carbine (AR6520) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company during the late 1980s and 1990s as part of its commercial AR-15 lineup. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, the AR6520 was designed to provide a compact and highly maneuverable rifle while retaining many of the features associated with the military-inspired Colt M16A2 rifle. One of the defining characteristics of the model is its fixed A2 carry handle upper receiver with integrated rear sight, paired with a lightweight “pencil” profile 16-inch barrel that keeps the overall weight low and improves handling. This configuration made the Government Carbine particularly appealing to shooters seeking a traditional AR-15 carbine that emphasized portability and fast handling.
Mechanically, the AR6520 uses the direct-impingement operating system that has long defined the AR-15 platform. It typically features a carbine-length gas system, a chrome-lined barrel with a 1:7 twist rate, and standard A2 components such as the birdcage flash suppressor and adjustable rear sight integrated into the carry handle. The rifle commonly includes round carbine-length handguards and a two-position or later four-position collapsible stock, depending on production period. Because of its lightweight barrel profile and classic fixed-carry-handle configuration, the AR6520 has become a sought-after model among collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate earlier Colt commercial carbines that closely reflect the transitional designs between the full-length service rifles and the later modular flat-top carbines.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1162477390 |
BidPrice: |
1184.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-29 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
0 |
