MarColMar didn't just copy the CETME Model L; they have employed the newest materials and manufacturing processes (like robot welding) to produce a rifle that is superior to the original.
Starting with original Spanish surplus parts, MarColMar incorporates the following USA-made new production parts: Cold-hammer-forged barrel, a professionally Cerakoted, robotically-welded & die-folded receiver, and upgraded furniture to produce this stunning new rifle.
What We Know
Born from the ashes of WWII, the CETME design group was established in Spain, and staffed by many Mauser employees like Dr. Ludwig Vorgrimler, who brought their research and designs with them. They would later develop and adopt the CETME C, better known to American shooters and collectors under its German licensed designation: the G3 / HK91 in 7.62x51 / .308.
Faced with the transition by militaries to the 5.56 in the 1970s, and with their pending entrance into NATO, Spain and CETME began in earnest to develop a 5.56 rifle for their military. The result was the last roller-locking rifle to be adopted by any military, and the first and only one specifically designed for the 5.56/.223 from the ground up, the CETME L.
Unlike its German cousin the HK33, it was not a scaled down version of the 7.62 receiver. A totally new design, the CETME L is thinner and has a smaller form factor. The CETME L served with Spanish troops through the 80s and 90s, and was used during their service with Coalition Forces during Operation Desert Storm. The CETME L continues to serve to this day with Spanish Reserve and Police units.
Features
- ATF approved, semi-automatic design & 922(r) compliant using (8) imported parts
- Brand new USA-made receiver - robot-welded & die-folded using a four-station progressive die and 600T press
- Finished in green Cerakote by a certified Cerakote applicator
- Cold hammer-forged & fluted to original specs 16.1" nitrided barrel
- Chambered for 5.56 NATO /.223 Rem
- Enhanced chamfer for better feeding
- New production, USA-made upgraded Nylon-6 furniture
- Modeled after the original CETME L furniture
- 1-year limited warranty on parts and workmanship
- Generation 2
What's Included
- CETME L rifle finished in Green Cerakote
- 30rd STANAG magazine (where allowed by law)
- MarColMar CETME L Manual with translated Spanish manual
- Action lock
- True blue oil
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty card
