I figured I needed to show off. I started building this during the Obamalypse. It is a LRB lower, with USGI surplus Colt stock/handguards/barrel and a surplus Martin Marietta (of Lockheed Martin) upper. Flash hider and bayonet lug are intact because I'm a refugee and fled the Peoples Republic. 

 

The lower I hit with Brownells Alumahyde because the retro Arfcommers told me it would match. It matches better in person. I still need a '16A1 pistol grip, but I'll wait. Sarco wants a stupid amount of money. I would also like a trapdoor stock, but I got the barrel/handguards/stock for free.

 

 

That sir, is very very cool. Well done! How long is the barrel? 20"?

Thank you! Good feedback is always nice. The barrel is indeed 20". Seeing as how it is surplus, it is a 1/12" twist which is interesting in itself. It will apparently shoot 55 grain perfectly, while 62 grain will keyhole under 100 yards. 

Great looking rifle. I love the old handguards.

Very pretty!, How does it shoot?

Very nice. I was thinking of doing an m16 build myself. More of an a2 or a4 though

To bad no pew pew pew button

Very nice, I've been wanting to build an old style rifle with the charging handle inside the rear sight base.  The upper and BCG are really spendy though.

Very nice.... I owned a brand new Colt of that model way before the awb... Wish I still had it...

I've been wanting a replica of the old a1.

Me likey old school gunny!....great job 302