Lot 385:
A Collection of US Military M16 Rifle Cleaning Kit Components, WWII-Era Pouch, and Firearm Accessories
Sold for: $110
Description
A collection of mid-20th century US military firearm accessories, prominently featuring components for an M16 rifle cleaning kit. The lot includes a larger olive drab canvas pouch marked “CASE INST. FOR M16 RIFLE” with a partial number “7216654”, consistent with USGI M16A1 rifle weapons cleaning kit cases from the Vietnam War era. Also present is a smaller khaki canvas pouch marked “S. FROELICH & CO. 1943”, indicating a World War II production date. The collection further comprises two black-finished metal magazines, a multi-sectional metal cleaning rod with a bore brush and jag, a separate bristled cleaning brush, a metallic rifle bolt carrier assembly, and an additional smaller metal firearm component. All items are constructed primarily from canvas and various metals.
Condition report:
All items are in overall good, used condition, displaying visible wear, light soiling, fading on the fabric, and minor surface wear on the metal components consistent with their age and practical application.
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