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Mil-Spec M16A1 Lower - Stripped "Hydra-Matic" Clone Receiver - Gray Anodized
$259.00
Out of Stock
A stripped M16A2 forged lower receiver with decorative "Property of US Government" and "GM Hydra-Matic" clone engraving — built by Tactical Machining on a 7075-T6 forging for M16A2 and A4 clone builds.
GM Hydra-Matic famously contracted to produce M16A1 lowers during Vietnam, and original Hydra-Matic-rolled A1s are a collector item today. Charlie's took Tactical Machining's quality A1 forging platform and reworked it into an A2 pattern — three-position safety markings, A2 magwell reinforcement, the "Property of US Government" line, and Hydra-Matic clone engraving on the right side. For a purist: no, GM Hydra-Matic did not build documented A2 lowers. The A2 engraving here is decorative, intended for a clone builder who wants the Hydra-Matic aesthetic on an A2 or A4 project. Make your Clone Your Own.
The three-position selector marks and "Auto" label are cosmetic. The fire control pocket is cut for a standard semi-auto trigger group only — this is not a registered machine gun and cannot be converted legally.
FFL transfer required — no civilian exceptions.
California residents, click here — the process differs by state.
We build A2 and A4 clones here, and this lower is the clean foundation the rest of the build stacks on. Order yours today.
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.
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