Olympic Arms OA-93 5.56mm NATO 6.5” Barrel Semi-Auto Pistol 2x Mags
SOLD FOR: $1,545.00
LSB#: LSB260412RR032
Make: Olympic Arms
Model: OA-93
Serial Number: OP 0424
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO / .223 Rem
Action Type: Semi Auto Pistol Direct impingement, fed by Detachable Box Magazines.
Barrel Length: 6.5”, threaded with a four prong muzzle device.
Sights / Optics: The top of the receiver has a picatinny rail section.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This pistol comes with a knurled tubular aluminum handguard and a serrated polymer pistol grip w/ storage door. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this furniture set is in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 2x 30rd aluminum magazines in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Black Anodized, Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some faint stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its original finish. There are scratches and light handling marks throughout. The action has light wear and the charging channel has light marring. There are a few small spots of surface rust on the gas block. There is light grime throughout. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall this pistol is in Very Good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: 2x Magazines, paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Olympic Arms OA-93 is one of the most recognizable AR-pattern pistols of the late 20th century, developed during a period when manufacturers were experimenting with compact rifle-caliber handgun configurations. The OA-93 used a distinctive recoil system mounted above the barrel, eliminating the need for a traditional buffer tube and giving the pistol its unmistakable profile. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, one of the most influential military rifle cartridges of the modern era, the OA-93 offered rifle-caliber performance in a compact and innovative package. This example remains in very good plus overall condition, retaining approximately 98% of its original finish with light handling wear, scattered scratches, minor marring in the charging channel, and small spots of surface oxidation on the gas block. The bore remains excellent, showing bright surfaces and sharp rifling with only faint fouling present, supporting its 9.5 out of 10 rating. The tubular aluminum handguard and polymer grip remain in very good to excellent condition with only minor handling wear visible and no structural damage present. The pistol also includes two aluminum magazines and paperwork.
Altogether, this Olympic Arms OA-93 represents an interesting and increasingly collectible chapter in AR-pattern pistol development. Its compact 6 1/2-inch barrel, bufferless configuration, top rail, tubular handguard, and distinctive four-prong muzzle device make it stand apart from conventional AR pistols. As examples become harder to find, the OA-93 remains a strong representation of Olympic Arms’ innovative approach to compact 5.56 NATO handguns. -R.E.