Fabrique Nationale Herstal Belgium FNH SCAR 16S 16.25” 5.56 Semi-Auto Rifle
SOLD FOR: $3,113.99
LSB#: LSB260429PT001
Make: FNH (Fabrique Nationale Herstal) Belgium
Model: SCAR 16S
Serial Number: LC32036
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, gas piston driven, two position gas block, reciprocating charging handle, bullet button magazine release, folding stock rifle fed by detachable magazines. The rifle has an upgraded Geiselle trigger.
Markings: Left side of the receiver is marked “FNH USA FREDERICKSBURG VA” and “FN HERSTAL BELGIUM / SCAR 16S cal. 5.56×45 LC32036”.
Barrel Length: 16.25” with muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a flip up hooded post and the rear sight is an adjustable L-type flip up aperture. The upper has a 15” picatinny rail for the mounting of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a synthetic adjustable folding buttstock with an adjustable cheek rest and rubber buttpad. The pistol grip is a Magpul A2 style pistol grip. There is light handling wear. There are a few light scratches throughout. There are scratches on the picatinny rails. The LOP measures 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fully extended buttstock. Overall the furniture set is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The feed ramps are smooth and shiny. There is no erosion in the bore. The muzzle device has verdigris throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There are a few light scratches throughout. The left side of the picatinny rail has two sharpie marks for witness marks. The muzzle device has verdigris throughout. There is thinning on a few of the picatinny rails. The markings are clear and the pins are un marred. Overall the rifle is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle has a bullet button magazine release and a reciprocating charging handle. 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: This rifle comes with the serialized box, 3x 30rd magazines, installed Geissele trigger, uninstalled factory trigger, cable lock and key, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: The FN SCAR 16S is a modern semi-automatic 5.56x45mm rifle based on FN’s well-known SCAR platform, using a short-stroke gas piston system and a 16.25” barrel in the commercial 16S configuration. FN’s current SCAR 16S specifications list the rifle as a 5.56x45mm, 16.25” short-stroke gas-piston rifle, and this listed example has a legacy-style reciprocating charging handle configuration rather than the newer NRCH variant. This rifle is equipped with flip-up iron sights, a long top Picatinny rail, side receiver rail, folding adjustable stock with adjustable cheek rest, Magpul A2-style pistol grip, bullet-button magazine release, upgraded Geissele trigger, and black finish.
This SCAR 16S is in Very Good Plus condition overall, retaining about 99% of its metal finish with light handling wear, a few light scratches, safety/rail wear, two Sharpie witness marks on the left-side Picatinny rail, and verdigris present on the muzzle device. The furniture rates in Fine condition, showing light handling wear, a few light scratches, and rail scratches. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, smooth feed ramps, and rates 9 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, the markings are clear, and the pins are unmarred. This rifle comes with its serialized box, three 30-round magazines, installed Geissele trigger, uninstalled factory trigger, cable lock with key, and paperwork, making it a well-equipped SCAR 16S package for FN collectors and shooters looking for a premium piston-driven 5.56 rifle. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P