HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) Menusar (Mekutz'rar) is not an official Colt product.
It was created by the IDF by taking a 603 M16A1 (many of them delivered during Operation Nickel Grass
during the Yom Kippur War) and cutting the 20" barrel to a length of 13".
Also some Colt 653's have been similarly reconfigured with a shorter barrel.
The modifications are performed at MSHA. (Merkaz Shikum veAhzaka)
As such there are many variations of stocks and individual small parts.
Most use a standard carbine 2-position stock.
All are stamped with an outline of a Star Of
David.
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The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) Menusar (Mekutz'rar) is not an official Colt product.
It was created by the IDF by taking a 603 M16A1 (many of them delivered during Operation Nickel Grass
during the Yom Kippur War) and cutting the 20" barrel to a length of 13".
Also some Colt 653's have been similarly reconfigured with a shorter barrel.
The modifications are performed at MSHA. (Merkaz Shikum veAhzaka)
As such there are many variations of stocks and individual small parts.
Most use a standard carbine 2-position stock.
All are stamped with an outline of a Star Of
David.
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BUTTSTOCK:
STYLE:
2nd Generation Collapsing Stock
MATERIAL:
Aluminum Body coated with Vinyl-Acetate
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BUFFER GROUP:
BUFFER:
Standard Carbine Buffer
SPRING:
Standard Carbine Spring
TUBE:
2-Position Tube
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LOWER RECEIVER:
STYLE:
Full Fence
MARKINGS:
Depends upon origin of lower.
All are stamped with outline of Star Of David
to the left of the Colt Logo
Nickel Grass Delivered:
(Colt Logo)
PROPERTY
OF U.S. GOVT.
M16A1
CAL 5.56MM
XXXXXX
These also originally were stamped
with a DOD Acceptance Mark on the
front of the magazine well.
Later Israeli Purchase:
(Colt Logo)
COLT
M16A1
CAL. 5.56MM
XXXXXX
TAKEDOWN / PIVOT PINS:
Late Takedown/Pivot Pins
SELECTOR:
"Later"
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON:
Later/Improved with Circular Line Pattern
BOLT CATCH/RELEASE:
"Later"
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Forge Mark inside Carry Handle
below Rear Sight.
See the Component Guide for a
listing of Forge Codes.
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
FORWARD ASSIST:
Teardrop
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Flat
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
Original 20" barrel cut down to 13"
Barrels are cut at MSHA
(Merkaz Shikum veAhzaka)
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
Markings are cut off
when the barrel is
shortened.
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
A1 "Birdcage"
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UNIQUE ACCESSORIES:
One of the things that make the Israeli Carbines unique are the accessories developed by the IDF.
HANDGUARD WRAPS:
The Israeli solder makes his own handguard wrap out of elastic.
SLINGS:
The IDF sling is designed to prevent noise
while moving and to allow easy carry when
off-duty or for reserve troops who are
required to carry their carbine.
MAGAZINE HOLDER:
When carrying a carbine in a populated area
during normal conditions IDF soldiers are
not allowed to have a magazine in their carbine.
They attach the magazine using either rubber
O-Rings or with a special holder pictured to the
right.
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IDF CARBINES IN ACTION:
STYLE:
2nd Generation Collapsing Stock
MATERIAL:
Aluminum Body coated with Vinyl-Acetate
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BUFFER GROUP:
BUFFER:
Standard Carbine Buffer
SPRING:
Standard Carbine Spring
TUBE:
2-Position Tube
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
LOWER RECEIVER:
STYLE:
Full Fence
MARKINGS:
Depends upon origin of lower.
All are stamped with outline of Star Of David
to the left of the Colt Logo
Nickel Grass Delivered:
(Colt Logo)
PROPERTY
OF U.S. GOVT.
M16A1
CAL 5.56MM
XXXXXX
These also originally were stamped
with a DOD Acceptance Mark on the
front of the magazine well.
Later Israeli Purchase:
(Colt Logo)
COLT
M16A1
CAL. 5.56MM
XXXXXX
TAKEDOWN / PIVOT PINS:
Late Takedown/Pivot Pins
SELECTOR:
"Later"
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON:
Later/Improved with Circular Line Pattern
BOLT CATCH/RELEASE:
"Later"
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Forge Mark inside Carry Handle
below Rear Sight.
See the Component Guide for a
listing of Forge Codes.
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
FORWARD ASSIST:
Teardrop
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Flat
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
Original 20" barrel cut down to 13"
Barrels are cut at MSHA
(Merkaz Shikum veAhzaka)
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
Markings are cut off
when the barrel is
shortened.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
FLASHHIDER:
A1 "Birdcage"
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
UNIQUE ACCESSORIES:
One of the things that make the Israeli Carbines unique are the accessories developed by the IDF.
HANDGUARD WRAPS:
The Israeli solder makes his own handguard wrap out of elastic.
SLINGS:
The IDF sling is designed to prevent noise
while moving and to allow easy carry when
off-duty or for reserve troops who are
required to carry their carbine.
MAGAZINE HOLDER:
When carrying a carbine in a populated area
during normal conditions IDF soldiers are
not allowed to have a magazine in their carbine.
They attach the magazine using either rubber
O-Rings or with a special holder pictured to the
right.
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IDF CARBINES IN ACTION:
RETRO BLACK RIFLE - ISRAELI MENUSAR / MEKUTZ'RAR
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| IDF Barrels Top is menusar = "cut down" Middle is katsar = "short" (Standard 14.5" barrel) Bottom is standard m4 |
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