MarColMar CETME Model LC 5.56x45mm 16” Rifle, Collapsible Stock
SOLD FOR: $1,702.87
LSB#: LSB250809NF027
Make: MarColMar Firearms
Model: LC
Serial Number: LC-28102
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56x45mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, roller delay operated rifle fed by detachable AR pattern magazines.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the MarColMar rollmark and logo. The left side of the receiver is marked, “ET CETME L 5,56 (.223) / LC-28102 / S F”.
Barrel Length: 16”, 17.5” w/ flash hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an elevation adjustable post set between two protective wings integral to a barrel mounted base. The rear sight is a windage adjustable two position aperture with protective wings. There is a picatinny rail section welded to the receiver forward of the rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a three piece black polymer furniture set with a heat shield, ribbed forend, ribbed pistol grip, and two-position collapsible stock with a hard rubber buttpad. There is light handling wear throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this furniture set is in about Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Black Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10 and appears unfired outside of factory testing.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. There is some dust in the recesses. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This MarColMar CETME Model LC is a modern semi-automatic reproduction of Spain’s rare and highly specialized CETME LC carbine, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Based on the CETME L platform—the rifle adopted by the Spanish military in the 1980s—the LC variant features a shortened barrel, lightweight design, and collapsible stock intended for paratroopers and mechanized troops needing a compact, reliable carbine. Built using original Spanish surplus parts and modern components, MarColMar’s rifles are widely praised for their fit, finish, and attention to detail, and are considered the most accurate civilian reproductions of the CETME L/LC rifles on the market. This example features a 16” barrel (17.5” with flash hider), black Cerakote finish, and black polymer furniture set with ribbed forend, pistol grip, and two-position collapsing stock. It also includes a Picatinny optics rail welded forward of the rear sight—a welcome modern upgrade for users wishing to mount red dots or optics. The bore is pristine, rating 10/10 and showing no sign of use outside factory testing. The rifle retains 99% of its finish, with only minor handling marks visible. The action functions correctly. While no magazine is included, the rifle is designed to accept standard AR-pattern magazines, making feeding and magazine availability a non-issue.
For collectors of Cold War NATO rifles, roller-delayed blowback systems, or anyone looking for a reliable and distinctive alternative to traditional AR-15 platforms, the CETME LC is a standout. MarColMar’s reputation for quality and authenticity adds serious collector value, especially in a condition as clean as this. Whether displayed as part of a military rifle collection or put to use at the range, this CETME LC is a unique, rare, and exceptionally well-executed modern classic. -R.E.
