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BROWNELLS
AR-15 SLICKSIDE UPPER RECEIVER

078000363

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Correct Contours for a "Retro-Repro" Build of an Early AR-15

The Brownells AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver precisely mirrors the contours of the original, early AR-15 upper receiver. Perfect for your next "Retro" or reproduction build, our upper has the following features specific to the original Slickside: Correct early-style carry handle contours No shell deflector No forward assist A1-pattern rear sight housing With help from the folks at Nodak Spud, this precise match was achieved by starting with 7075 T6 aluminum forgings that already have the proper profile built in. In machining to final dimensions, all points where other parts attach are finished current mil-spec dimensions, so current-production AR-15 components will fit perfectly. However, note that the AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver is so period-accurate it DOES NOT have the M4-type feed ramps found on most current-production AR-15 flattop uppers. *The “B” on the rear takedown lug is to indicate a Brownells product. It does NOT denote a blemished item. After machining, each AR-15 / M16 Slickside receiver then gets a durable hardcoat anodized finish, in Matte Gray to match the finish on the original, early-pattern M16 rifles or Matte Black to match modern, current-production lowers, including the black version of our BRN-16A1 lower receiver (sold separately). Our AR-15 / M16 Slickside upper is the proper receiver for "Retro-Repros" of the following rifles: Original AR-15 Model 601 Model 602 Model 607 Carbine Model 608 Carbine Model 610 "XM177" Carbine Model 630 GAU-5A Carbine Model 649 GAU-5A/A Carbine

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Customer ratings for BROWNELLS AR-15 SLICKSIDE UPPER RECEIVER BLACK

Number of ratings: 5
From brownells.com: 5
Average rating: 4.2

Color is dark (11/04/2018)

Props to Brownells for jumping into the retro market, it's nice being able to grab parts quickly and scratch that itch when you're really dying to burn some cash. I am pleased with my purchase, though there is some slop between the upper and lower (Brownells 601 slabside lower to boot) but an accuwedge will fix that, for the price I was not expecting such loose tolerances. The gray upper is noticeably darker than the gray lower, variances in anodizing batches can do this and sometimes you just have to accept it and in the end a rattle can job will make everything match. So far everything has installed without a problem, now to take it to the range.

It's black, not gray. (17/05/2018)

This is not gray. It's lighter than deep black, but it's still black, not gray. Nice quality, but not accurately described and not the correct color for assembling a reproduction rifle. Expect to refinish it if you need something resembling a retro gray color.

Nicely finished and smooth (01/06/2018)

People complaining about color don't know what they're talking about. The upper and lower will never match exactly because anodizing never has consistent coloring. Nodak Spud and original Colts are the same way.

The receivers never matched in the Vietnam era.

When they were first issued to troops, they were a darker grayr. They lightened up as they aged.

I'm extremely impressed with mine.

Loose tolerances (05/03/2018)

I purchased this receiver with an M16A1 lower receiver from Brownells. The tolerances between the upper and lower were loose and required an Accu-wedge to take the slop out. I also had purchased a retro barrel from Brownells which was also a little loose around the barrel extension. The barrel nut helped take out the the wobble once tightened but I'm sure it won't help with accuracy. On a good note, the finish was very nice and the part seemed well made. Overall the receiver looks good but may require some slight adjustments.

A good product. (20/03/2018)

This was exactly what I ordered but the price went down 25 dollars after I got my parts. thanks again Jim

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Product no.: 078000363
BROWNELLS AR-15 SLICKSIDE UPPER RECEIVER BLACK The Brownells AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver precisely mirrors the contours of the original, early AR-15 upper receiver. Perfect for your next "Retro" or reproduction build, our upper has the following features specific to the original Slickside: Correct early-style carry handle contours No shell deflector No forward assist A1-pattern rear sight housing With help from the folks at Nodak Spud, this precise match was achieved by starting with 7075 T6 aluminum forgings that already have the proper profile built in. In machining to final dimensions, all points where other parts attach are finished current mil-spec dimensions, so current-production AR-15 components will fit perfectly. However, note that the AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver is so period-accurate it DOES NOT have the M4-type feed ramps found on most current-production AR-15 flattop uppers. After machining, each AR-15 / M16 Slickside receiver then gets a durable hardcoat anodized finish, in Matte Gray to match the finish on the original, early-pattern M16 rifles or Matte Black to match modern, current-production lowers, including the black version of our BRN-16A1 lower receiver (sold separately). Our AR-15 / M16 Slickside upper is the proper receiver for "Retro-Repros" of the following rifles: Original AR-15 Model 601 Model 602 Model 607 Carbine Model 608 Carbine Model 610 "XM177" Carbine Model 630 GAU-5A Carbine Model 649 GAU-5A/A Carbine

135 GBP 693 £135.00 *

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Specs: Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Color: Black Finish: Anodized Make: AR-15 Style: Stripped

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The Brownells AR-15 Slickside Upper Receiver is a reproduction of the early AR-15 upper design without a shell deflector or forward assist and with A1-pattern rear sight housing.
It is made from 7075 T6 aluminum forgings to match original profiles and is compatible with current mil-spec AR-15 components, but lacks M4-type feed ramps.
The receiver is available with a hardcoat anodized finish in Matte Gray or Matte Black, suitable for "Retro-Repros" of various early AR-15 and M16 models.

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The Brownells AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver precisely mirrors the contours of the original, early AR-15 upper receiver. Perfect for your next "Retro" or reproduction build, our upper has the following features specific to the original Slickside: Correct early-style carry handle contours No shell deflector No forward assist A1-pattern rear sight housing With help from the folks at Nodak Spud, this precise match was achieved by starting with 7075 T6 aluminum forgings that already have the proper profile built in. In machining to final dimensions, all points where other parts attach are finished current mil-spec dimensions, so current-production AR-15 components will fit perfectly. However, note that the AR-15 / M16 Slickside Upper Receiver is so period-accurate it DOES NOT have the M4-type feed ramps found on most current-production AR-15 flattop uppers. After machining, each AR-15 / M16 Slickside receiver then gets a durable hardcoat anodized finish, in Matte Gray to match the finish on the original, early-pattern M16 rifles or Matte Black to match modern, current-production lowers, including the black version of our BRN-16A1 lower receiver (sold separately). Our AR-15 / M16 Slickside upper is the proper receiver for "Retro-Repros" of the following rifles: Original AR-15 Model 601 Model 602 Model 607 Carbine Model 608 Carbine Model 610 "XM177" Carbine Model 630 GAU-5A Carbine Model 649 GAU-5A/A Carbine

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Cartridge: 5.56 mm NATO Colour: Black Finish: Anodized Make: AR-15 Style: Stripped Delivery weight: 0.215kg

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Made in USA
US export classification: I(g)

🔫 Build your retro AR-15 with the Brownells Slickside Upper Receiver! Perfect for model 601 & XM177 replicas. Stripped, black anodized finish. Shop now! ✨

Description
Ratings (5)

Correct Contours for a "Retro-Repro" Build of an Early AR-15

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Customer ratings for BROWNELLS AR-15 SLICKSIDE UPPER RECEIVER BLACK

Number of ratings: 5
From brownells.com: 5
Average rating: 4.2

Color is dark (11/04/2018)

It's black, not gray. (17/05/2018)

Nicely finished and smooth (01/06/2018)

Loose tolerances (05/03/2018)

A good product. (20/03/2018)

This was exactly what I ordered but the price went down 25 dollars after I got my parts. thanks again Jim

Read 5 more ratings on brownells.com

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