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HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
The Colt Model 630 was fielded by the US Military during the Vietnam Conflict. It was used by the US
Air Force. It is similar to the 629 XM177E2 except it lacks a forward assist. This Carbine had a number
of changes/improvements made to it over its predecessor the Model 610 / XM177, which included
lengthening the barrel and making changes the moderator.
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The Colt Model 630 was fielded by the US Military during the Vietnam Conflict. It was used by the US
Air Force. It is similar to the 629 XM177E2 except it lacks a forward assist. This Carbine had a number
of changes/improvements made to it over its predecessor the Model 610 / XM177, which included
lengthening the barrel and making changes the moderator.
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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:
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Proof Marks in front of the Ejection Port Cover
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
Unmarked Bolt Carrier
"MP" marked Bolt
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Delta / Tapered
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
11.5"
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
C MP C
M = Magnetic Particle Inspected
P = Proof Fired
C = Chrome Chamber
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
4.5" Moderator
Later Models were also equipped
with a "Grenade Ring"
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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:
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Proof Marks in front of the Ejection Port Cover
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
Unmarked Bolt Carrier
"MP" marked Bolt
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Delta / Tapered
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
11.5"
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
C MP C
M = Magnetic Particle Inspected
P = Proof Fired
C = Chrome Chamber
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
4.5" Moderator
Later Models were also equipped
with a "Grenade Ring"
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RETRO BLACK RIFLE - CARBINE GUIDE - MODEL 630
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