This specimen comes from the initial 2003-2004 civilian batch intended to mirror the USMC-issued M4 while marking its commercial debut with the engraved flag crest and the M1014 serial prefix. Serial number M1014-2155 confirms its placement in the limited 2,500-gun run. Beneath the ARGO dual-piston action, several construction details differentiate it from current production: a machined aluminum trigger guard replaces today’s polymer part, Phillips-head screws secure the fixed skeleton stock, and the barrel seat/hood and roll-marks follow the first-pattern profile used only on these early imports. The two-piece magazine tube with threaded extension retains the intended 7 round capacity. 

Specifications

• Gauge: 12 ga (2 ¾ in. & 3 in. compatible)

• Operating system: ARGO dual short-stroke gas pistons, rotating bolt

• Barrel: 18.5 in., fixed Modified choke, early roll-marks

• Magazine: 7 + 1, factory two-piece tube with extension

• Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum, hard-coat anodized, U.S.-flag engraving

• Serial: M1014-2155 of 2500

• Trigger guard: Machined aluminum, early pattern

• Stock: Fixed skeletonized, Phillips-head fastener