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SKU: LUTHUR-01A
UPC: 812058030577
MPN: UR-01A
The Luth-AR A1 Assembled Upper Receiver is a complete A1 upper built for shooters chasing a period-correct retro rifle without scrounging for individual small parts. It pairs the original A1 profile with the forward assist, ejection port cover, and C7-style carry handle already installed, so you bolt on a barrel and handguard and you're most of the way to a finished clone. Luth-AR aimed this at builders working toward an M16A1E1, M16A2 Carbine Model 723, or Model 733 Commando. If you want a faithful retro look that still feeds and runs on modern AR-15 internals, this is the upper to start with.
The receiver is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and finished in black hard coat anodizing, the same grade and treatment found on Mil-Spec uppers. It ships with the forward assist and ejection port cover assembly installed, a shell deflector, and a tear-drop forward assist that mirrors the late A1 pattern. The C7-style carry handle carries an A1 adjustable rear sight and lets you mount a period scope for the retro aesthetic. Per the Luth-AR manufacturer listing, this upper does not include M4 feed ramps, keeping it true to the military A1 receivers it replicates. It's made in the USA. Compare it against a Luth-AR stripped A2 upper if you'd rather build from bare metal.
Reach for this upper when the goal is an authentic Vietnam-era or early carbine clone rather than a flat-top with optics rails. Drop in a bolt carrier group and charging handle, mate it to a retro barrel and triangle or round handguard, and you've got the foundation for a faithful build. Builders chasing a fixed carry-handle look will also want to weigh a stripped A2 fixed-carry upper. Browse the rest of our upper receivers and conversion kits to round out the parts list for your project.
No. Per the Luth-AR manufacturer listing, this upper does not include M4 feed ramps, keeping it true to the original military A1 receivers. Some third-party retailer pages claim otherwise, but the manufacturer specification is authoritative. If your build relies on M4 feed ramps, choose a different upper pattern.
Luth-AR designed it for retro clone builds, including the M16A1E1, the M16A2 Carbine Model 723, and the Model 733 Commando. The C7-style carry handle with A1 adjustable rear sight gives you the period-correct look while running on standard AR-15 internals.
It is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with black hard coat anodizing, the same material grade and finish used on Mil-Spec AR-15 uppers. That combination resists wear and corrosion while keeping the receiver dimensionally true to spec.
No. This is an assembled upper receiver with the forward assist, ejection port cover, and carry handle installed. You'll still need to add a bolt carrier group, charging handle, barrel, and handguard to complete the upper for your retro build.
Yes. The C7-style carry handle accepts a period-correct scope mount for an authentic retro look, in addition to using the built-in A1 adjustable rear sight for iron-sight shooting.
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