Forged from 7075-T6 aluminum with hardcoat anodized finish

Shell deflector and forward assist housing

A1/C7 style carry handle

Correct style for building an M16A1E1, M16A2 Carbine Model 723, and Model 733 Commando

Compatible with Mil-Spec AR15 lower receivers

Does not include bcg or charging handle

Does not include rear sight assembly

When it comes to starting a new AR-15 build, the hardest part is trying to decide which components to use. If you are looking to build a high-quality retro looking AR, Luth-AR components are some of the best options to choose from and this A1 stripped upper receiver is a step in the right direction. It is forged from 7075-T6 aluminum and hardcoat anodized for a durable, wear resistant coating and comes with all the standard features of a Mil-Spec upper receiver. It has a classic A1 carry handle with adjustable rear sight and is built to the correct specifications for building a retro M16A1E1, M16A2 Carbine Model 723, and Model 733 Commando. The C7 style carry handle also has scope mounting options, so you can mount period accurate scopes for that retro feel when at the range. The shell deflector and forward assist housing are precision machined and it is ready to accept a standard dust cover. It also does not have M4 feed ramps in order to keep it as accurate as possible to the military versions. Combine this forged AR-15 upper with any Mil-Spec lower receiver and get your build started today.The Luth-AR company was founded by the same man who founded the DPMS and Panther Arms firearms companies. Randy Luth started as a machinist and built his way up to leading some of the most recognizable and respected companies in the firearms industry. The Luth company now owns seven patents for high quality AR-15/.308 components and accessories that are built for the competition shooter, hunter, and gun enthusiast.