COLT GOVERNMENT CARBINE (R6520) Description
.223 Rem. cal., GIO, receiver is stamped Government Carbine, two-position collapsible buttstock, 800 meter adj. rear sight, 16 in. barrel with bayonet lug, 1:7 twist, shortened forearm, 5 lbs. 13 oz. Mfg. 1988-94.
On the R6520, serial numbers GC018500 and below are pre-ban.
Please note the serial number cutoff on this model, as Colt shipped out a lot of unstamped post-ban law enforcement only "LEO" rifles before finally stamping them as a restricted rifle.
This model was manufactured in both green and blue label configurations.