Noveske N4 5.56/.223 14.5” Afghan BRL with Knight’s Armament URX II AR-15
SOLD FOR: $2005.99
WOA#: WY220624SA002
Make: Noveske
Model: N4
Serial Number: NO8375
Year of Manufacture: 2/6/2013
Caliber: 5.56
Action Type: Semi-automatic
Markings: The right side of the receiver is labeled “NOVESKE RIFLEWORKS LLC GRANTS PASS, OR USA MODEL N4 NO8375” along with “fire” and “safe” around the ambidextrous safety and “VLTOR PAT PEND” below the dust cover. The left side of the magwell has the Noveske Logo. The left side of the forend is marked, “KNIGHT’S ARMAMENT CO. TITUSVILLE, FL WWW.KNIGHTARMCO.COM” and “URX II RIFLE-LENGTH FOREND ASSY P/N-20547” on the right. The top of the barrel is marked, “5.56 7PT” with the NOVEKE Logo and “740675” on the bottom of the barrel. The rear sight is marked with the Knight’s Armament Logo and “KAC”. The right side of the charging handle housing is marked, “NOVESKE”. The right side of the pistol grip is marked, “MOE-K2+ MADE IN USA” and “MAGPUL” on the left. The left side of the buttstock is marked, “MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP” and “CTR CAGE 1LX50” on the right. The charging handle is marked, “NOVESKE”. The buffer is marked, “H”. The hammer is marked, “SS” on the right side in two adjacent squares and “A” on the left side.
Barrel Length: 16” with fixed 4 Prong flash hider. 14.5” without muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is so low profile flip up sight that is integrated with the picatinny rail. The rear sight is a low profile Folding Micro Rear Sight, 200-600 Meter Adjustable. There is a monolithic uninterrupted picatinny rail atop the receiver and handguard for all of your favorite sights, optics, and scopes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Magpul CTR adjustable buttstock. The pistol grip is an ergonomic rubber molded MOE-K2+ grip with storage compartment and serrations on the front and back strap for supreme control and non-slip dexterity. The Forend is a Knight’s Armament URX II Rifle Length Forend Assembly with full length picatinny quad rails for all your favorite attachments. The stock rates in Overall Excellent Condition. There are a couple light scratch marks on the forend from in safe storage. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the fully extended buttstock.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: No Magazine. Accepts Standard AR-15 magazines.
Type of Finish: Matte Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some light scratches around the flare of the magwell, inside of the dust cover, and left side of the trigger guard. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Has ambidextrous safety.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes its original Noveske Black Rifle Manual and Noveske Certificate of Authenticity dated 2/6/13 and signed RIP with John Noveske signature.
Our Assessment: If you are a lover of Top-Tier AR rifles, you should be very familiar with Noveske and Knight’s Armament. The two names alone stand out as some of the finest, highest quality, most detail oriented, precision craftsmanship manufacturers in the world. But there is a story behind this rifle that goes beyond the extraordinary specs and fine tuning every competition shooter loves and desires. This build resounds something far deeper and the year of manufacture reveals something profound worth grabbing anyone’s attention.
If you are unaware, John Noveske, the young entrepreneur, pioneer, and founder of Noveske Rifleworks died January 6, 2013 in a fatal car accident. The certificate of this rifle dates February of 2013, one month after he died. The signature on the certificate is prefixed with RIP which Noveske began putting in commemoration of John. It is also worth noting that John Noveske and Trey Knight of Knight’s Armament were very good friends. And often worked together in their love of firearms – passion that surely testifies to the quality each rifle possesses and the sheer success of both businesses.
This Noveske N4 rifle is unique as it features all the Specs the N4 boasts but is paired with the KAC URX II Forend. This rifle is a union of both companies in commemoration of John Noveske and Trey Knight’s friendship. Collectors and competition shooters alike should find this rifle to be the Safe Queen Gem that crowns any collection or arsenal. Please peruse through the Specs and make this your new range toy or home defense weapon every aficionado should own. Good Luck!
Barrel: NOVESKE AFGHAN 14.5”
14.5” 5.56mm 416R Stainless with 1:7 twist
- Individual serialized barrel for QC purposes
- Hand polished Noveske Match Chamber
- Mid length gas tube included
- Noveske marked gas block: Low profile, .750” journal, pinned to barrel
- M4 barrel extension w/extended hand polished feed ramps
- 60 degree muzzle crown
- Bead blasted finish
- ½”x28 muzzle threads
- Weight is 32oz
- Includes Headspaced Bolt