DRD Tactical Paratus .308 Win / 7.62 NATO 16″ Semi-Auto Suitcase AR Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,551.00
LSB#: LSB250521RB001
Make: DRD Tactical
Model: Paratus
Serial Number: 0250
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Gas Impingement, Take-down AR
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “DRD, DALLAS-GA / PARATUS/ #0250 / MULTI. \ PAT. PENDING”. The pistol grip is marked “MAGPUL”. The front and rear flip up sights are marked “MBUS”. The vertical grip is marked “RVG”. The trigger is marked “G”.
Barrel Length: 16”
Sights / Optics: There are Magpul MBUS folding iron sights attached to the front and rear of the picatinny.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The handguard is 9.25” with picatinny rails. The pistol grip is a Magpul polymer pistol grip with checkering and serrations. The buttstock is adjustable and has a grippy recoil pad. The LOP measures 13.25”-16.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is minimal wear on the stock. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel Boron
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light wear. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear from normal use on this firearm. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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: Case, two 20 round p-mags, and paperwork
Our Assessment: The DRD Tactical Paratus in .308 Winchester is a uniquely engineered semi-automatic rifle tailored for rapid deployment and compact portability. Featuring a 16″ Lothar-Walther barrel with a 1:10 twist, it’s built to handle 7.62 NATO/.308 Win reliably, with a direct-gas operating system and a solid nickel-boron coated bolt carrier group. The rifle is finished in nickel boron, which carries a certain cachet for its durability, ease of cleaning, and distinctive appearance. The rifle breaks down without tools into a rugged compact Pelican-style case in under a minute for easy transport and storage. With a full-length Picatinny forend, ambidextrous controls, a non-reciprocating left-side charging handle, and a folding Magpul stock, it’s designed for adaptability and quick handling. It also includes Magpul MBUS iron sights, a two-stage Geissele trigger, and ships with two 20-round PMags, making it both a versatile precision carbine and a discreet tactical tool. Make sure to inspect our detailed pictures to get a better idea of the firearm. -C.R.
