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Rifle Parts Muzzle Devices Flash Hiders BROWNELLS EARLY 3 PRONG 22 CALIBER FLASH HIDER, 1/2"-28, STEEL, BLACK Support

Enhance your Retro AR-15 build with the Brownells Early 3 Prong Flash Hider, featuring a classic Duckbill design, phosphate finish, and ½-28 threads.

BROWNELLS EARLY 3 PRONG 22 CALIBER FLASH HIDER, 1/2"-28, STEEL, BLACK

050806003736 078000391

Restrictions

  • Is a 'Call to order' product.

Top takeaways

  1. The Brownells Early 3 Prong Flash Hider is a "Duckbill" style muzzle device designed for retro AR-15 rifle builds, resembling the flash hiders on early Colt Model 601 rifles.
  2. This flash hider features a phosphate finish, ½-28 threads, and is made of steel without wrench flats, requiring a strap wrench or 3 prong armorer's wrench for installation.
  3. It is suitable for .22 caliber (specifically .223-.224) AR-15 rifles and contributes to the authentic look of a Retro or 601 model rifle.

Attributes

  • Caliber: 
    22 Caliber (.223-.224)
  • Finish: 
    Black
  • Material: 
    Steel
  • Threads: 
    1/2-28
  • Weapon type: 
    AR-15
  • Delivery weight: 0.068kg
  • Shipping height: 94mm
  • Shipping width: 89mm
  • Shipping length: 13mm
  • UPC: 050806003736

Item details

Made in USA
  • Specifications:
  • Caliber: 22 Caliber (.223-.224)
  • Finish: Black
  • Make: AR-15
  • Material: Steel
  • Threads: 1/2-28
33.9 33.9 1 GBP
33.9 GBP £33.90

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Product no.: 078000391

Mfr. No.: II008

050806003736 Complete your Retro build with the Brownells Early 3 Prong “Duckbill” flash hider. The “Duckbill” flash hider was found on some of the earliest AR-15 rifles such as the Colt Model 601 used by the US Air Force. These were eventually phased out due to the lightweight prongs bending. Looks great at home on a Retro rifle, or any AR-15 of your choice. Original, Early 3 Prong “Duckbill” design Phosphate finish ½-28 threads Modeled directly off of original part Build the proper 601 or Retro rifle of your choice with an Early 3 Prong Flash Hider. This muzzle device does not have wrench flats to install. A strap wrench or 3 prong armorers wrench is needed to properly install.
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BROWNELLS EARLY 3 PRONG 22 CALIBER FLASH HIDER, 1/2"-28, STEEL, BLACK

33.9 GBP £33.90

Prices inclusive of duty & VAT.

Is a 'Call to order' product.
Requires order by phone

Description:

Enhance your Retro build with this iconic flash hider!

Complete your Retro build with the Brownells Early 3 Prong “Duckbill” flash hider. This distinctive muzzle device was originally found on some of the earliest AR-15 rifles, including the Colt Model 601 used by the US Air Force.

These flash hiders were eventually phased out due to the lightweight prongs bending, making them a unique piece of firearm history.

Key Features:

  • Original Early 3 Prong “Duckbill” design
  • Phosphate finish
  • ½-28 threads
  • Modeled directly off of original part

Whether you're building the proper 601 or a Retro rifle of your choice, this Early 3 Prong Flash Hider is a perfect addition. Please note that this muzzle device does not have wrench flats for installation. A strap wrench or 3 prong armorers wrench is required for proper installation.



Restrictions

  • Is a 'Call to order' product.

Top takeaways

  1. The Brownells Early 3 Prong Flash Hider is a "Duckbill" style muzzle device designed for retro AR-15 rifle builds, resembling the flash hiders on early Colt Model 601 rifles.
  2. This flash hider features a phosphate finish, ½-28 threads, and is made of steel without wrench flats, requiring a strap wrench or 3 prong armorer's wrench for installation.
  3. It is suitable for .22 caliber (specifically .223-.224) AR-15 rifles and contributes to the authentic look of a Retro or 601 model rifle.

Attributes

  • Caliber: 
    22 Caliber (.223-.224)
  • Finish: 
    Black
  • Material: 
    Steel
  • Threads: 
    1/2-28
  • Weapon type: 
    AR-15
  • Delivery weight: 0.068kg
  • Shipping height: 94mm
  • Shipping width: 89mm
  • Shipping length: 13mm
  • UPC: 050806003736

Item details

Made in USA

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