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Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2 BAD556-LW-UR Color: Black, Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized, $20.95 Off w/ Free S&H

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Color: Black Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized Fabric/Material: 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Gun Make: AR Platform Gun Model: AR-15 Condition: New

Code: 2OS-UPR-LWUPREC-BAD556-LW-UR

MPN: BAD556-LW-UR

UPC: 810033782152

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Product Info for Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2

BAD556-LW Lightweight Billet Upper Receiver in 7075-T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum GEN 2image

Specifications for Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2:

Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development
Color: Black
Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized
Fabric/Material: 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: AR-15
Condition: New
Last Chance: Yes

Package Contents:

  • Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2

This product is compatible with the following gun models: AR-15

Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2 Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2, Black, BAD556-LW-UR , MPN: BAD556-LW-UR , UPC: 810033782152 , Code: 2OS-UPR-LWUPREC-BAD556-LW-UR

Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2 Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

DEMO, Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2, Black, BAD556-LW-UR , MPN: BAD556-LW-UR-DEMO , Code: 2OS-UPR-LWUPREC-BAD556-LW-UR-DEMO
Battle Arms Development 5.56 Caliber Lightweight Upper Receiver, Gen2, Magpul Flat Dark Earth, BAD556-LW-UR-FDE , MPN: BAD556-LW-UR-FDE , Code: 2OS-UPR-LWUPREC-BAD556-LW-UR-FDE
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