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Lower Receiver
Aero M4E1 Stripped Lower
Upper Receiver
Aero M4E1 Assembled Upper
Barrel
Ballistic Adv. 16" Hanson
BCG
Toolcraft Nitride BCG
Handguard
Midwest Industries 15"
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