Original U.S. Colt M16A1 AR-15 Rubber Duck Molded Training Rifle marked TASO - FG Snider Rifle Parts In this case it was

In this case it was a private purchase example

The weapon measures 46" in overall length and comes complete with a very interesting wooden ramrod which has been bound in cord and then stained giving a very effective barber's pole effect

3rd Bersaglieri Regiment Italian Brass badge with circular ribbon to the background

We unfortunately have not been able to identify this maker

The leather clad wooden grip is missing a chunk

Original U.S. Colt M16A1 AR-15 Rubber Duck Molded Training Rifle marked TASO - FG Snider Rifle Parts In this case it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Colt M16A1 Military issue non functional RUBBER DUCK training and parade rifle. Features genuine M16 metal barrel, muzzle brake, front sight, sling swivels, and other components, all coated in rubber with resin construction. The military calls these rifles Rubber Ducks. This is an actual military issue trainer designed to be the correct weight and size of an M16A1. They are made from decommissioned M16 A1 A2 parts,