#176 • Fostech Friends of NRA Custom Phantom Semi-Automatic Rifle - 5.56/.223

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (live auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Status: Available

Category: FIREARMS

Fostech | Friends of NRA Custom Phantom | 5.56 NATO | 16" Barrel | American Flag Finish The Fostech Friends of NRA Custom Phantom is an American-made, AR-15-pattern semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO. Manufactured in 2014, this rifle features a distinctive patriotic finish and an NRA-prefixed serial number, distinguishing it from standard Fostech Phantom rifles. Fostech, based in Indiana, is known for its modern sporting rifles, lightweight firearm components, and innovative AR-platform designs. The company's Phantom series incorporates familiar AR-15 operating characteristics with contemporary materials and construction. This example features a distinctive gray-toned American flag design, with a subdued stars-and-stripes pattern extending across the handguard, upper receiver, and lower receiver. The patriotic finish complements the rifle's Friends of NRA designation and gives it a unique appearance compared with conventional black-finished AR-platform rifles. The rifle is equipped with a 16" barrel featuring a 1:8 rifling twist rate. This twist rate provides versatility across a broad range of commonly available 5.56 NATO projectile weights. Its gas-operated, rotating-bolt action follows the established AR-15 operating system, while the detachable magazine design provides compatibility with standard AR-pattern magazines. The Friends of NRA program, established in 1992, supports firearm safety, shooting sports, and educational initiatives through fundraising events held across the United States. Specially configured firearms associated with these events have become an interesting collecting category, particularly examples featuring distinctive finishes, commemorative markings, and NRA-specific serial-number sequences. This rifle bears serial number NRA0000137 and is accompanied by its original factory hard case, original box, and paperwork, along with one Fostech-branded 30-round magazine. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Fostech Model: Friends of NRA Custom Phantom Caliber: 5.56 NATO Action: Semi-Automatic, Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt Barrel Length: 16" Finish: Gray-Toned American Flag / Stars-and-Stripes Pattern Stock/Grip: AR-15-Pattern Furniture Capacity: 30+1 Rounds Sights: None Year of Manufacture: 2014 Barrel Twist Rate: 1:8 Magazine Type: Detachable AR-15-Pattern Box Magazine Special Configuration: Friends of NRA Custom Edition Country of Manufacture: USA Serial Number NRA0000137 Condition Excellent condition. The rifle presents very well overall, with no specific cosmetic defects reported. The distinctive gray American flag finish across the handguard, upper receiver, and lower receiver gives the rifle an attractive appearance. Extras & Features One Fostech-branded 30-round magazine Original factory hard case Original factory box Original paperwork An attractive example of the 2014 Fostech Friends of NRA Custom Phantom, featuring a distinctive gray stars-and-stripes finish, 16" barrel with 1:8 twist, and NRA-prefixed serial number. Its excellent overall condition, patriotic styling, and accompanying original factory accessories make it an appealing addition to a collection of modern sporting rifles or Friends of NRA firearms.