A rather unique piece of history, when Colt had a matching upper and lower Commando. This was a very limited run. How cool would this be to pair with an XM177 style Commando upper?
Charlie's gets these in on complete SBR commando rifles, and separates the lower. You can use as a standard rifle lower, or ask us if you want it shipped with a short barreled upper and you will have a Form-4 ready rifle at your FFL. After we ship to you, we formally advise the ATF that the lower is no longer part of a short barreled rifle, and ask the ATF to remove the serial number from the NFA database. Note: It is perfectly legal for you to assemble a 16+" barreled rifle, and even though the ATF has not yet delisted, you will not have an illegal SBR. A short barreled rifle only exists when the upper has a barrel of under 16 inches, regardless of the lower.
Note: In the past, we have had a similarly marked Commando lower. This one is as shown in the close-up of the lower receiver. The full lower is the older version.
This is not an NFA item. Ships to your FFL as a lower receiver (other), not a pistol and not a rifle.
This lower left the Colt factory as a Short Barreled rifle, so:
1) It cannot legally be configured into an AR Pistol. Ever. Unless a law gets changed or overruled.
2) It transfers as a normal Title 1 lower, and can be configured immediately as a standard rifle. If you wish to "make" an SBR via Form 1, you will need to wait until the ATF removes the lower from the NFA database, which will be quite a few months. Normally, we have the flexibility to ship with a short barreled upper as an NFA item to your dealer for you to Form 4 the rifle, so check with us, if you intend to have an SBR.
LIMIT OF ONE (1) PER CUSTOMER
Buying and shipping through Charlie’s is easy, but there is some information you need to know. This item must ship to FFL holder. No civilian exceptions.
1) Check your state laws to make sure the federally regulated item you want to purchase is legal in your state.
2) Find your FFL… Have your dealer send us a copy of their FFL to Charlie’s
3) Be patient! You should hear from our compliance department within 3-4 business days. If not, feel free to reach out for a status update.
That’s it! We try to make this process as simple as possible for our customers. Please click the “Buying a Firearm” tab at the top of this page for more information.
California residents please, click here for CA Processing The process may be different due to state specific laws.
NOTE: The free shipping option does not apply to full rifles, unless purchased with a scope. If you choose free shipping at check-out, we will bill you for shipping later.
THIS IS A SERIALIZED FIREARM. It must ship to a Federal Firearms License holder. No civilian exceptions.
Buying and shipping through Charlie’s is easy, but there is some information you need to know. Only a federally licensed firearms dealer may receive a firearm or federally regulated serialized item (like a receiver or suppressor). We cannot ship these items directly to you. Please follow these steps to process your transaction:
1) Check your state laws to make sure the federally regulated item you want to purchase is legal in your state. Your FFL dealer should be able to give you all of the necessary information regarding your state specific laws. But, if we ship to your FFL, and there is a legal issue, we cannot accept a return. So please make sure that you know and follow your local and state laws.
2) A quick google search will show you what Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealers are in your area. When you are ready to purchase, contact the FFL dealer you would like to use and get their shipping address. During the check-out, put YOUR address in the “billing” section and the FFL DEALER’S address in the “shipping” section. If you don’t know your FFLs address, that’s okay. You can send the information later.
3) After check out, make sure to contact your FFL dealer to ensure they will receive your shipment for you (most do this for a small fee, but you should always double check).
4) Have your dealer send us a copy of their FFL to FFL@CharliesCustomClones.com. Charlie’s does not reach to your FFL (MAKE THEM EARN THEIR FEE!!!)
5) Be patient! In order to ensure we remain compliant with all federal laws, our compliance department is kept separate from our sales and operations team. Please allow a few days for our compliance officer to verify all of your dealer’s documents and ensure all federal laws are being observed. You should hear from our compliance department within 3-4 business days. If not, feel free to reach out for a status update.
That’s it! We try to make this process as simple as possible for our customers, but if you are unfamiliar the process or have any other questions, please visit our How to Buy a Firearm page for more details.
California and New York residents please, click here. The process may be different due to state specific laws.
NOTE: The free shipping option does not apply to full rifles, unless purchased with a riflescope. If you choose free shipping at check-out, we will bill you for shipping later.
