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Gordon Delta Carbine A2 Upper Receiver Group and M4 Suppressor Matched Set - 14.5" Clone Correct

$2,469.00
SKU:
CHMK01251580
Availability:
Assembled to Order, Ships in 2 to 4 weeks, ATF approval need
Limited Production and Availabilty:
while production is limited, we do anticpate a slow, but steady supply. Allow some shop time for your combo.
Gordon Delta Carbine A2 Upper Receiver Group and M4 Suppressor Matched Set - 14.5" Clone Correct

Gordon Delta Carbine A2 Upper Receiver Group with M4 Suppressor — 14.5" Clone Correct | The Gothic Serpent Build

On October 3, 1993, MSG Gary Gordon and SFC Randy Shughart inserted into the crash site of Super Six Four in Mogadishu, Somalia, with their personal carbines to defend the downed crew. Both were awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. The "Gordon Carbine" — more commonly called the "Gordy Carbine" — refers to the modified M4-pattern rifles carried by Delta operators during Operation Gothic Serpent. This matched set from CCC recreates that configuration: a complete A2-style upper receiver group with a 14.5" barrel and a correct M4 suppressor.

Historical Context

Delta Force operators in 1993 were running modified CAR-15 and early M4 carbines with configurations that varied by operator. The "Gordy Carbine" has become the community shorthand for the A2-upper, 14.5" barrel configuration with a Knight's Armament suppressor — the setup most commonly attributed to MSG Gordon based on available photographic and unit equipment records. This is not a production military rifle with a single NSN — it is a historical reconstruction based on the best available documentation of what 1st SFOD-D carried into Mogadishu.

What Is Included

This matched set includes the complete A2 upper receiver group with a 14.5" barrel, assembled and headspaced, plus the M4 suppressor. The upper features the A2 carry handle and fixed rear sight correct to the 1993 time period — flat-top receivers were not yet standard issue for Delta. The suppressor is a National Firearms Act item requiring a Form 4 transfer and registration with the ATF. As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp fee has been eliminated — the paperwork process remains. See ATF for current requirements.

What You Should Know

The 14.5" barrel requires either a pinned-and-welded muzzle device to reach 16" OAL or SBR registration (Form 1 for owner-built). Check your configuration and legal requirements before ordering. This upper does not include a lower receiver — pair it with a correct-era Colt lower for a complete build.

Further Reading

→ Military.com: Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart

This is one of the most meaningful builds in the clone community. For Gothic Serpent and early GWOT-era clone questions, CCC has been building these configurations since 2017 — reach out for guidance.

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