About Real Colt Model 723

The Colt Model 723 is a legendary but never officially adopted carbine that served as a bridge between the Vietnam War era CAR?15 and the modern M4 carbine. Developed in the mid?1980s as part of Colt's M16A2 Carbine family, it became the weapon of choice for elite US special operations forces such as Delta Force throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Because the carbine was never formally standardized by the US military, Colt produced these guns with whatever components were available, resulting in a wide variety of configurations that mixed features from different generations. Despite these variations, most 723s share a common set of traits including an A2 style pistol grip, six hole handguards, a lightweight two position fiberlite stock, an A2 birdcage flash hider, and a delta ring. The fire control group could be either full auto or three round burst, and the lower receiver could be an M16A1 or A2 profile. The 723 saw significant combat action, including the 1989 hostage rescue mission in Panama, the SCUD hunter missions behind enemy lines during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in 1993, where it was carried by Delta operators as depicted in the film Black Hawk Down. When the M4 carbine was officially adopted in 1994, the remaining 723s were gradually phased out, with some being sold to allied nations like Israel. Today, the Model 723's iconic status has made it a popular basis for retro rifle clones, with enthusiasts building their own versions using reproduction parts such as a C7 style upper receiver. 

About VFC (Cybergun) Colt M723 GBB Airsoft Rifle (Steel Bolt Ver)

VFC has sincerely replicated an airsoft version of a firearm that, in the real-steel world, was most active during the mid-1980s. Although it was primarily used by the U.S. Army's Delta Force, even that elite unit never employed it in large numbers. Interestingly, after the rifle was sold overseas, the United Arab Emirates became its largest user, acquiring more units than any other nation. The firearm could also be spotted in the hands of users in the Philippines and Canada. This weapon is an improved derivative of the M16 platform, featuring a shorter barrel length that makes it highly suitable for close-quarters battle (CQB) in narrow urban environments.
The airsoft replica in question is the VFC Colt M723 GBB Airsoft Rifle (Steel Bolt Version), officially licensed by Cybergun. This model boasts a metal lower receiver engraved with authentic "COLT M16A2" markings, paired with a metal upper receiver that comes with a built-in carry handle and integrated rear sight. The rifle is equipped with a steel 345mm outer barrel and a steel 45mm muzzle brake featuring 14mm counter-clockwise threading. It includes a polymer 185mm handguard, distinguishable by six holes on both the upper and lower sections, along with a polymer pistol grip. The stock is made of polymer and is attached to a metal two-position stock pipe. Power is supplied by a metal 30-round capacity gas magazine. Numerous small metal parts further enhance the realism, including a steel fixed triangular front sight, a steel fire selector, a steel bolt catch, a metal trigger with trigger guard, and a steel magazine release.
Internally, this airsoft rifle utilizes VFC?s V3 System paired with a steel bolt carrier assembly version. In summary, this is a classic firearm and an indispensable part of firearms history. Whether you are a dedicated gun collector or a competitive shooter, this model is a must-buy for your arsenal, and it is also perfectly suitable for use in shooting game competitions.

Key Features

• 1/1 Scale High Power Assembled Gas Powered Airsoft GBB
• Semi & Fully Automatic Shooting Mode
• Licensed by Cybergun
• Metal lower receiver with engraved "COLT M16A2" markings
• Metal upper receiver with built-in carry handle and integrated rear sight
• Steel 345mm outer barrel with steel 45mm muzzle brake (14mm CCW)
• Polymer 185mm Handguard (6 Holes on Upper & Lower Sections)
  
• Polymer pistol grip
• Polymer Stock with Metal 2?Position Stock Pipe
  
• Metal 30-round loading capacity gas magazine
• Steel fixed triangular front sight
• Steel fire selector, steel bolt catch, metal trigger with trigger guard, steel magazine release
• Internal VFC V3 System with Steel Bolt Carrier Assembly Version