PWA Lower With Colt 7.62×39 20” upper Semi-Auto AR-15 Rifle Carry Handle
SOLD FOR: $1,486
WOA#: WY240202JT017
Make: PWA / Colt
Model: Commando
Serial Number: 31830
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 7.62X39
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement
Markings: The left side of the lower receiver is marked with “PWA MILAN. IL CAL. 5.56 MM. COMMANDO SER. 31830” The Left side of the upper receiver is marked “COLT 7.62 X 39”. The top of the barrel is marked “CMP 7.62 X 39 1/12 HBAR”.
Barrel Length: 20”. 21.75” with A2 Flash Hider.
Sights / Optics: The top of the upper is a flat top picatinny rail. The front sight is an A2 style adjustable post. The picatinny rail is mounted with a carry handle with an A2 style adjustable dual aperture sight in the carry handle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is a CAR 15 Style stock. The pistol grip is an A2 grip. The handguard is a rifle length A2 handguard. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the extended buttplate. The handguard and pistol grip show only minor wear with no chips, cracks or notable scrapes. The buttstock shows some wear but is in Overall Good to Excellent condition. The nylon backing on the buffer weight has degraded and is mostly gone. The buffer will need to be replaced before firing this rifle.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Matte black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor visible erosion and fouling in the grooves. The feed ramps have copper fouling present. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is operational wear in the magazine well, and surface scuffs and scratches throughout the balance of the finish. The markings are clear. The pins are unmarred. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The nylon backing on the buffer weight has degraded and is mostly gone. The buffer will need to be replaced before firing this rifle. 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: This rifle includes a black nylon Ar15 case with space for one rifle and slots for 5 x 30 round magazines.
Our Assessment: This PWA Commando Lower with a Colt upper chambered in 7.62x39mm specifically in a 20″ barrel carry handle style configuration, blends the familiarity of the AR-15 platform with the power of the 7.62x39mm cartridge. This variant offers shooters increased ballistic performance suitable for medium-sized game hunting at closer ranges or for those desiring a larger caliber option. The AR-15 chambered in 7.62x39mm maintains the ergonomic familiarity of the AR-15 platform, providing shooters with consistency across their firearms while utilizing the versatile 7.62x39mm cartridge. Please see our photos and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
