Hello people!
My brother is looking to put together a retro rifle, and as it turns out, the market ain't the best to get one these days. We are, like Johnny Cash, putting things together "One Piece at a Time". The only thing to have escaped our hunt for parts so far is an M16A1 Upper Receiver.
I already have a barrel, BCG, charging handle, and just about everything else I need except for this critical part.
According to my brother's preference, he wants one, most importantly, without a brass deflector, and optionally, without a forward assist. He's also specifically looking for something that was rode hard and put away wet, preferably with extensive finish wear and scratches from natural use. Think of an upper fresh off an export rifle with a hard life behind it. It still needs to be functionally intact, so keep that in mind.
At this point in my search, a set of sights or even a dust cover are optional as these parts are easier to find than the upper itself.
I'm willing to pay at the most $180 before shipping for one. Feel free to DM me if you so happen to have one handy!
I'd prefer a photo or two of the upper so that my brother can have a look at it before deciding it's "Scuffed" enough for his desires.