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Rifle Parts Build Kits Handguards & Rails BROWNELLS AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK Support
Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.

BROWNELLS AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK

050806112186 078000344

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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
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Color: Black Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000344
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Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in various colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET GREEN
64.9 GBP 41 £64.90 *
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Color: Green Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000345
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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in multiple colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BROWN
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
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Color: Brown Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000346
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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
Backorderable
Color: Black Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000344
Backorderable
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
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Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in various colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET GREEN
64.9 GBP 41 £64.90 *
In stock More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse
Color: Green Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000345
In stock More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse
64.9 GBP 41 £64.90 *
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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in multiple colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BROWN
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
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Color: Brown Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000346
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Product no.: 078000344

050806112186 Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, built to accurately replicate the original handguards issued to thousands of American servicemen & women. This Handguard Set is modeled directly off of original handguards, which are becoming increasingly difficult to find, or in decent condition. Left and Right Handguard halves include aluminum heatshields, protecting your hand and the handguards from barrel heat. Combine the Handguard Set with the matching Pistol Grip & Buttstock Assembly from Brownells, and you have a new condition furniture set for your AR-15, M16, M16A1 or other early model rifle. Handguards include instructions and heatshields. Available in several different colors including: Black - Proper for Model 602, XM16E1, M16A1 & later generation rifles introduced after 1963 Green - Proper for early Model 601 rifles, the first AR-15 adopted by the US Air Force in 1959 Brown - Similar to the earliest AR-15 Prototype rifle furniture used in the late 1950s Retro furniture from Brownells is not an exact copy of original components or their construction. Some areas have been changed due to manufacturing methods or to avoid counterfeit concerns.
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Recreate an American Classic with Brownells

Introducing the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, expertly crafted to replicate the original handguards that were issued to countless American servicemen and women.

Product Features:

  • Accurate replication of original handguards, increasingly rare to find in good condition.
  • Left and Right Handguard halves feature aluminum heatshields to protect your hands and the handguards from barrel heat.
  • Compatible with AR-15, M16, M16A1, and other early model rifles when paired with matching Pistol Grip & Buttstock Assembly from Brownells.
  • Includes instructions and heatshields for easy installation.

Available Colours:

  • Black: Suitable for Model 602, XM16E1, M16A1 & later generation rifles introduced after 1963.
  • Green: Ideal for early Model 601 rifles, the first AR-15 adopted by the US Air Force in 1959.
  • Brown: Resembles the earliest AR-15 Prototype rifle furniture used in the late 1950s.

Note: Retro furniture from Brownells is not an exact copy of original components or their construction. Some areas have been modified due to manufacturing methods or to mitigate counterfeit concerns.



Top takeaways

  1. The Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set is designed to replicate the original handguards used on American service rifles, including aluminum heatshields.
  2. Available in multiple colors, the handguards can complement different rifle models, with black being appropriate for models post-1963.
  3. While the retro handguards are inspired by historical designs, they are not exact copies and have been modified in certain areas during manufacturing.

Attributes

  • Colour: Black
  • Length: 12
  • Material: Polymer
  • Style: Rifle
  • Type: Drop-In
  • Weapon type: AR-15
  • Delivery weight: 0.34kg
  • Shipping height: 84mm
  • Shipping width: 99mm
  • Shipping length: 325mm
  • UPC: 050806112186

Item details

Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.y.1

Customers reviews

Customer ratings (9)

4.1 / 5
Not recommended

Brownells USA retro handguard 02/06/2018

This thing is sharp,the edges don't line up and there is a gap down the middle where the two sides meet. The plastic is thin and cheap seems fragile. Good idea but poorly done.

Definitely recommended

Brownells USA Handguard fitment 13/03/2018

Bought an Delton A2 upper with carry handle, has a heavy barrel, this handguard fit perfectly with no mods. Had asked Brownells if it would fit a heavy barrel but the response was no, only I had it on for months before their response.

Then again, I didn't specify that I was putting on that particular upper.

Looks great for that earlier A1 look.

Variations:

Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in Black, Green, and Brown for AR-15 models.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BLACK
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
Backorderable
Color: Black Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000344
Backorderable
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
Ask question
Recreate an American Classic with the Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in various colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET GREEN
64.9 GBP 41 £64.90 *
In stock More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse
Color: Green Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000345
In stock More than 10 pieces in USA warehouse
64.9 GBP 41 £64.90 *
Ask question
Recreate an American Classic with Brownells M16A1 Handguard Set, featuring aluminum heatshields and available in multiple colours for your AR-15 or M16.
AR-15 RETRO HANDGUARD SETS - AR-15 MODEL 601/M16A1 HANDGUARD SET BROWN
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
Backorderable
Color: Brown Length: 12 Make: AR-15 Material: Polymer Style: Rifle Type: Drop-In Product no.: 078000346
Backorderable
64.9 GBP 0 £64.90 *
Ask question

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