Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic rifle today for auction; this is the Colt M4 Carbine with the RARE FACTORY Tiger Stripe Camo Dipped Finish!
These models are EXTREMELY RARE and are feverishly sought after by collectors around the world! These examples almost never surface on the open market and in terms of condition and completeness…another example comparable to this one….would be near impossible to find.
The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: M4 Carbine - LE6920TS
Serial: LE247819
Date of Manufacture: 2013
Caliber: 5.56mm
Finish: Tiger Stripe Camo Dipped Finish - Tribute to Vientam Era “Per Colt Serial Lookup Website”
Barrel Length: 16" w/ Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: A2 Front Fixed Sight w/ Flip-Up Magpul Rear
Stock/Grips: Tiger Stripe Collapsible Magpul stock with Magpul Handguard & Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt did, on rare occasions, produce factory “tiger-stripe” / Vietnam-style camo M4 variants rather than leaving the pattern entirely to aftermarket shops — these were small, cataloged Law-Enforcement/limited SKUs (examples show up in Colt product and dealer listings under model identifiers such as LE6920TS) and appear intermittently in Colt catalogs and dealer literature. When applied at the factory the tiger-stripe finish is typically done as a controlled line process (dipping, hydrographic or multi-stage masked coating) and is applied prior to final assembly, which produces the most consistent, edge-to-edge coverage into receiver flats and mating surfaces. That factory workflow — plus accompanying paperwork or a distinct box/label — is what separates verified Colt “dipped” examples from the many aftermarket Cerakote or hydro-dip jobs sold by third-party builders. Because Colt’s factory tiger-stripe M4s were produced in very small numbers, documented examples (original Colt invoice/packing slip, matching box label and intact factory paperwork) draw the most collector attention and can command a premium on the market. Undocumented or poorly executed “factory” claims should be treated skeptically and verified with clear photos of receiver flats, box labels, and paperwork before accepting factory provenance. Colt’s decision to offer a tiger-stripe finish — and why buyers respond to it — is rooted partly in heritage and nostalgia: tiger-stripe is one of the most recognizably Vietnam-era patterns, adopted in theater by special operations and advisory units, and it carries strong visual and cultural association with that era’s small-unit story and iconography. Reissues and commemoratives tap that nostalgia, so a factory tiger-stripe M4 reads as both a stylistic homage and a marketed nod to military history. There are also straightforward commercial reasons: limited, themed finishes differentiate product lines, create collector appeal, and allow manufacturers to offer premium, higher-margin SKUs or small law-enforcement runs without committing to large production volumes. In short, a factory tiger-stripe M4 lets Colt (or a dealer program) serve a niche of buyers who want an OEM-backed, historically themed rifle — and because the runs are small, that scarcity is part of what creates secondary-market interest.
Contents:
Model: M4 Carbine - LE6920TS
Serial: LE247819
Date of Manufacture: 2013
Caliber: 5.56mm
Finish: Tiger Stripe Camo Dipped Finish - Tribute to Vientam Era “Per Colt Serial Lookup Website”
Barrel Length: 16" w/ Flash Hider
Optics/Sights: A2 Front Fixed Sight w/ Flip-Up Magpul Rear
Stock/Grips: Tiger Stripe Collapsible Magpul stock with Magpul Handguard & Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt did, on rare occasions, produce factory “tiger-stripe” / Vietnam-style camo M4 variants rather than leaving the pattern entirely to aftermarket shops — these were small, cataloged Law-Enforcement/limited SKUs (examples show up in Colt product and dealer listings under model identifiers such as LE6920TS) and appear intermittently in Colt catalogs and dealer literature. When applied at the factory the tiger-stripe finish is typically done as a controlled line process (dipping, hydrographic or multi-stage masked coating) and is applied prior to final assembly, which produces the most consistent, edge-to-edge coverage into receiver flats and mating surfaces. That factory workflow — plus accompanying paperwork or a distinct box/label — is what separates verified Colt “dipped” examples from the many aftermarket Cerakote or hydro-dip jobs sold by third-party builders. Because Colt’s factory tiger-stripe M4s were produced in very small numbers, documented examples (original Colt invoice/packing slip, matching box label and intact factory paperwork) draw the most collector attention and can command a premium on the market. Undocumented or poorly executed “factory” claims should be treated skeptically and verified with clear photos of receiver flats, box labels, and paperwork before accepting factory provenance. Colt’s decision to offer a tiger-stripe finish — and why buyers respond to it — is rooted partly in heritage and nostalgia: tiger-stripe is one of the most recognizably Vietnam-era patterns, adopted in theater by special operations and advisory units, and it carries strong visual and cultural association with that era’s small-unit story and iconography. Reissues and commemoratives tap that nostalgia, so a factory tiger-stripe M4 reads as both a stylistic homage and a marketed nod to military history. There are also straightforward commercial reasons: limited, themed finishes differentiate product lines, create collector appeal, and allow manufacturers to offer premium, higher-margin SKUs or small law-enforcement runs without committing to large production volumes. In short, a factory tiger-stripe M4 lets Colt (or a dealer program) serve a niche of buyers who want an OEM-backed, historically themed rifle — and because the runs are small, that scarcity is part of what creates secondary-market interest.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory-Original Colt box, paperwork, and everything pictured above! The owner states that this example remains New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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