The M16A1 was standardized by the US Military in 1967 and officially replaced the M14 rifle in 1969. Changes from the M16 included the addition of a forward assist, an enclosed flash suppressor, and a chrome lined barrel. The M16A1 is a select fire rifle with semi automatic and full automatic (This is a semi-auto clone). It is chambered for the NATO cartridge. Production of the M16A1 ended in 1982 and the rifle was replaced in the US Military by the M16A2.
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