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Full Automatic Conversions for AR-15 Rifles

NCJ Number
106641
Journal
AFTE Journal Volume: 17 Issue: 1 Dated: (April 1985) Pages: 18-21
Author(s)
M C Lutz
Date Published
1985
Length
4 pages
Annotation
Four methods are described for modifying the Colt AR-15 rifle so that it will fire full automatic.
Abstract
The first conversion involves modifying the AR-15 to accept the M-16 full automatic sear. A .120-inch hole must be drilled through both sides of the receiver. This hold can be seen on the left side. An ability to rotate the selector switch to the 3 o'clock position is another indication this modification has been made. The second method requires substitution of the M-16 selector, trigger, hammer, disconnector, and bolt carrier or converter and use of an AR-15 drop-in sear. The third method requires substitution of only the bolt carrier or using the bolt carrier converter by covering the disconnector hook with a cut-off section of a 223-caliber brass Remington cartridge case. The final method involves inserting a paper clip beneath the forward end of the disconnector and substitution of the bolt carrier or its converter. 1 reference.

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