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The C7 is the current AR-15 rifle in service with the Canadian military, manufactured by Diemaco (now Colt Canada). Is the Canadian counterpart to the American M16 rifle

History

The C7 was developed in-parallel with the M16, although it's based on the M16A2, it's more akin to the original M16A1E1 prototype. It was adopted by the Canadian Army in 1984. In 2005, Diemaco was bought by Colt Defence, becoming Colt Canada.

Design

It features a full auto fire control group, rifle-length gas system, A1 sights, an A2 stock, A2 handguards, and a 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel. The C7A1 variant does not feature A1 sights, but an optic, manufactured by Elcan. Of note is that the rail on this weapon's upper receiver is not a MIL-STD-1913 rail, and does not preclude the use of an "F" marked front sight block due to the fact that the rail does not sit as high.

Variants

• C7A1: Replaces the carrying handle assembly used on the original C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting the C79 scope.
• C7A2: Replaces the modified Weaver rail, with a standard Picatinny rail, uses the C79A2 scope.
• C7A3: C7A2 with C8A4 furniture.
• C7LSW: Canadian counterpart of the Colt LMG.
• C7CT(Custom Tactical): A marksman derivative of the C7, semi-auto only and 20 inch barrel.

Derivatives

• Colt Canada C8, Canadian counterpart to the M4 carbine.