Gun Collectors Dream Auction #82 February 21st & 22nd

Ruger AR-556 Semi-Automatic Rifle 5.56 NATO Modern Production

This auction ended on February 21, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $450 - $650

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $425

Description

A modern semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Ruger, designated as the AR-556 model. This rifle utilizes the standard AR-15 direct impingement operating system. The caliber is marked on the barrel as 5.56 NATO, with a 1-8 twist rate. The rifle features a black finished metal construction for the upper and lower receivers, barrel, and buffer tube. Furniture consists of black polymer components, including a ribbed pistol grip, two-piece ribbed handguards, and an adjustable buttstock bearing the Ruger “R” logo. Sighting system includes a fixed A2 style front sight post and a rear sight assembly mounted on the upper receiver’s Picatinny rail section. The lower receiver is clearly marked “RUGER,” “MAYODAN, NC, USA,” and the serial number “854-46676.” Safety selector markings indicate “FIRE” and “SAFE.” The rifle is fitted with a birdcage flash hider. One gray detachable box magazine is included and inserted into the magwell.