Colt AR-15A4 W/ G2 Diemaco C7 LSW LMG Upper Receiver H-Bar 5.56 Rifle
SOLD FOR: $5,025.00
WOA#: WY240723KM030
Make: Colt
Model: AR-15A4
Serial Number: CAR032501
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Direct Impingement, fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a rampant Colt logo and, “COLT / AR-15A4 / CAL. 5.56MM / CAR032501 / COLT DEFENSE HARTFORD, CONN. / -U.S.A.- / FIRE SAFE”. There is a QR code. The bolt is marked with a “C”. The upper is marked, “C M”. The barrel is marked, “D MP 5.56 05751”. The front sight base is marked, “SP”.
Barrel Length: 20” Diemaco heavy barrel.
Sights / Optics: This rifle features an A2 gas block front post adjustable sight. The rear sight is a fixed carry handle with an A2 style fully adjustable dual aperture rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The handguard is a Diemaco thermo molded ribbed black polymer with vent holes, a detented carry handle with three positions, and a ribbed foregrip. The pistol grip is an A2 style. The buttstock is a A2 fiberglass stock with a straight comb and checkered plastic buttplate W/ a storage door. The butt stock and pistol grip have minimal wear marks present. The forend has some light scratches and scuffs. The checkering is sharp. The LOP is 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall the furniture on this rifle is in Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes 1 x 30 round Brownells magazine in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Type III Hardcoat Black,Parkerized, Nitride
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The feed ramps are smooth. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear in the receiver. There are faint scratches throughout the finish. The markings are very clear. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable and the pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the 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. The Bolt Carrier Group is Half-Moon cut.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one x 30rd magazine.
Our Assessment: The Canadian Diemaco C7 Light Support Weapon (LSW) is a variant of the M16 rifle, designed for sustained fire roles in infantry squads. Diemaco, now part of Colt Canada, developed the C7 series as a modified version of the M16A2, tailoring it to meet the requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces. The C7 LSW is intended to serve as a squad automatic weapon (SAW), providing a higher rate of fire and greater firepower than the standard C7 rifles. The C7 LSW retains the core design of the M16 platform, including the 5.56x45mm NATO chambering, but incorporates several changes to enhance its role as a support weapon. One of the key modifications is its heavier, longer barrel, which improves heat dissipation and allows for more sustained fire without overheating. This feature gives the C7 LSW an advantage in prolonged engagements, where automatic fire is required to suppress enemy forces. This C7 LSW also features a bipod, providing the stability needed for accurate automatic or rapid semi-automatic fire. The bipod allows the shooter to support the weapon during long bursts, maintaining better control and accuracy than shooting from the shoulder or unsupported prone positions. This rifle in particular has a properly marked Diemaco upper & barrel with a proper bipod and forend. The lower is a non-color matched Colt AR-15A4 with A2 furniture.
Overall, the Canadian Diemaco C7 LSW serves as a critical component of the Canadian Armed Forces’ small-unit tactics, offering a balance between the mobility of a rifle and the sustained fire capability of a light machine gun. Its robust design, high-capacity magazines, and integration of M16-based components make it a versatile and effective support weapon in a variety of combat scenarios. This rifle would make a fantastic piece for collectors or anyone that wants to get their hands on real Canadian C7 parts. -R.E.
