Franklin Armory Militia .308 Win AR-10 Rifle 20″ Proof Research Barrel
SOLD FOR: $2285
WOA#: WY231005AB015
Make: Franklin Armory
Model: Militia Model
Serial Number: M-00010
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62×51 NATO
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “MILITIA MODEL / M-00010 / MULTI CALIBER”, “FRANKLIN ARMORY / MORGAN HILL CA”, “SAFE FIRE”. The right side of the receiver is marked “SAFE FIRE”. The grip is marked “MIAD / MADE IN USA” and “MAGPUL”. The trigger is marked “G” on both sides. The right side of the barrel is marked “PROOF / 16523-24 / 308 WIN / 1:10”. The scope is marked “REDFIELD”, “BATTLEZONE / TAC-MOA”. The Bolt Carrier is marked “LANTAC”.
Barrel Length: 20” Carbon Fiber Proof Research Barrel. 21.75” with Muzzle Brake.
Sights / Optics: The top of the rifle is an uninterrupted picatinny rail for sight and optic options. The rail is mounted with a Redfield Battlezone 3-9×42 Rifle Scope.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is a collapsible MOE stock with sling slots, sling ring, and buttpad. The pistol grip is a Magpul MIAD polymer grip with storage compartment. The handguard is a 14.75” KeyMod rail with ambidextrous QD mounts, picatinny mounted on the bottom position. The LOP measures 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad at full extension. The stock rates in Excellent condition with only some light wear. This rifle has a CA compliant mag release system with Quick Detach rear receiver pin. Ambi Safety selector, Geissele Trigger.
This rifle comes with an extra skeletonized grip and A2 with matching camo to the rifle.
Magazine Quantity and Condition: One Magpul PMAG 10 7.62×51 in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Cerakote Camo
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 97% of its cerakote finish. There is some finish loss on varying leading edges. There is some finish loss on the case deflector. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
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. Has a CA compliant mag release system.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with an extra grip and A2 buttstock as well as a total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: The Franklin Armory Militia Model .308 beckons the true rifle aficionado with its bespoke blend of artistry and engineering. At the rifle’s heart lies the exquisitely lightweight Proof Research Carbon Fiber Barrel, which not only sings the future of cutting-edge ballistic performance but also serves as a beacon of innovation in material science. This 20-inch marvel offers a profile so refined that it becomes the hallmark of precision, capable of threading bullets through the eye of a needle at ranges that leave others envious.
With the inclusion of a Geissele trigger, the Militia Model transforms each shot into a symphony of mechanical perfection, providing tactile feedback that turns the act of pulling a trigger into an intuitive extension of the marksman’s will. The rifle’s ambi safety ensures that it dances gracefully between hands, irrespective of left or right dominance, ensuring its readiness to leap into action as an epitome of versatile firepower.
Above its KeyMod rail, which whispers the language of modular freedom, the rifle wears the Redfield Battlezone scope like a crown jewel, offering a window to distant targets with clarity and conviction. As the eyes of the rifle roam across the expanse of the range, this glass acts as the perfect sentry, ever watchful and precise. This rifle doesn’t just shoot; it delivers a message with every round fired—a testament to the legacy of reliability and service rendered by Franklin Armory’s mastery over metal and caliber. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
