MarColMar ET CETME L 5.56/.223 Semi-Auto Rifle OD Green & Factory Box
SOLD FOR: $1,325.00
LSB#: WY250201TH033
Make: MarColMar
Model: CETME L
Serial Number: L-01696
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56 / .223
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “ET / CETME L / 5,56 / (.223) L-01696” and “SF” next to the safety selector. The right side of the receiver is marked “MARCOLMAR FIREARMS, LLC RICHMOND, IN” with a Marcolmar Logo.
Barrel Length: 16”. 17” with flash hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post sight with protective wings. The rear sight is a L-Type flip Aperture for 200 and 400 meters.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Synthetic fixed buttstock and forearm, and pistol grip in OD Green. Overall the stock is in Excellent Condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Total of 8x (Eight) Okay Industries SureFeed 30rd magazines in Excellent condition. One magazine is black and the other seven are tan.
Type of Finish: Green Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its Cerakote finish. The balance of the finish shows very little no wear. The markings are sharp. There are some drag lines on the metal heat shield.There are some minor faint scratches found intermittently on the cerakote finish. 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: Factory Box, Chamber Lock, CETME Manual and paperwork, True Blue Gun Lubrication, attached canvas sling, a total of 8x magazines, and a CETME bayonet marked “ET30420A” (there is no bayonet lug on the rifle to attach the bayonet to).
Our Assessment: The CETME rifle was originally developed in Spain during the early 1950s by the Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales (CETME). Designed by German engineer Ludwig Vorgrimler, who had previously worked on the STG-45(M), the CETME series influenced numerous future rifle designs, most notably Germany’s renowned G3 battle rifle. Initially chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, CETME rifles became the standard issue for the Spanish military and saw widespread adoption due to their robust, reliable roller-delayed blowback mechanism, simplicity, and accuracy.
The MalColMar CETME L is a modern civilian reproduction of Spain’s later-generation CETME L rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Originally introduced to the Spanish military in the late 1980s, the CETME L updated the classic CETME design to a lighter, more ergonomic platform suitable for NATO-standard ammunition. MalColMar’s CETME L pays meticulous attention to authenticity, combining original Spanish surplus parts with newly manufactured components and modern manufacturing techniques. This recreation appeals strongly to collectors, history enthusiasts, and practical shooters alike, offering an authentic experience of Cold War-era military firearms technology adapted to contemporary standards and performance expectations. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
