DPMS Panther Arms LR-308 308 Win. 16″ AR-10 Semi-Auto Rifle Black Flat Top
SOLD FOR: $759.23
WOA#: WY230628MB001
Make: DPMS Inc.
Model: LR-308
Serial Number: 169161
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .308 Win
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement
Markings: Left side receiver marked “DPMS PANTHER ARMS CAL. 308 MOD. LR-308 SN: 169161” above magazine well. Left side receiver marked “DPMS ST. CLOUD, MN. U.S.A.” and “SAFE” and “FIRE”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “DPMS 7.62X51 1-10”.
Barrel Length: 16”. 17.5” with fixed A2 Flash Hider.
Sights / Optics: No front or rear sights on this firearm. The top of the receiver and gas block have picatinny rails for your favorite sights, scopes, and optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is polymer with aluminum alloy receiver and ribbed Carbine length handguard. The pistol grip is standard A2 grip. The buttstock is an M4 style DPMS adjustable buttstock. The LOP measures 15” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fully extended buttstock. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One detachable DPMS 20rd .308 steel magazine in Fine overall condition. The spring is strong and the leading edges are crisp. There is spot rusting on the baseplate.
Type of Finish: Black Teflon
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no visible wear. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. There is some light storage wear.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory box, 1 detachable 20-rd magazine, Owners Manual, and chamber lock and keys.
Our Assessment: Built on the AR-10 platform, the DPMS LR-308 offers a great target shooting firearm along with some great tradition. This modern sporting rifle (MSR) offers accuracy, power, and flexibility for its users, with the option of easy customizations. Eugene Stoner’s ArmaLite AR-10 design chambered in 7.62 NATO was the design his company submitted to the US Army, who was looking to replace the M1 Garand. By 1957, the AR-10 made a late appearance in the military trials. Unfortunately, this firearm had a steel sleeved aluminum barrel and the design suffered a burst barrel during a military shooting torture test, damaging the company’s reputation and causing it to lose out on the military contract to the M14. But it wouldn’t take long for the AR design to experience a resurgence and the AR-10 would continue production. The DPMS LR-308 continues that lineage of hefty reliable firearms without losing any of the traditional high quality demanded from AR builds. If you’re looking for a classic post-AWB era AR build, this is a great example of blank slate ready to be made into a prize firearm. Please see our photos and good luck! -L.S.