Colt M723 1989 14.5 Lightning Series GBBR EMG Cyma MWS

SKU: 213892
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Overview

Colt M723 1989 14.5 Lightning Series Gas Blowback Rifle (EMG/Cyma - MWS - COLT.1018-LS)


 

Legal Information

iWholesales Ltd is a trade-only supplier ofAirsoft recreational equipment. Airsoft is a popular, non-lethal sporting hobby in the UK, legally and safely categorized alongside common activities like paintball and gel blasting.

1. A Safe & Regulated Hobby
  • Recreational Nature: Airsoft is an organized sporting activity focused on teamwork and target play, much like paintball.
  • Safety Tested: These items are engineered to discharge lightweight 6mm plastic pellets that are non-lethal and designed specifically for hobbyist use.
  • Legal Status: Under the Firearms Act 1968 (Section 57A), airsoft products are not considered firearms because they operate at very low energy levels.
2. Muzzle Energy & Safety Limits

To ensure these items remain safe for recreational play, they strictly follow the kinetic energy limits set by UK law:

  • Fully Automatic Models: These are capped at 1.3 Joules.
  • Single Shot Models: These are capped at 2.5 Joules.
  • Toy-Like Characteristics: Because they fire only plastic or part-plastic spherical missiles (max 8mm diameter) at these low energies, they are legally recognized as safe recreational tools.
3. Restricted Professional Ecosystem (B2B)

While individual buyers at retail shops must provide proof of "Defense" (such as a skirmisher membership) under the VCRA Act, iWholesales operates at a higher professional tier:

  • Vetted Trade Only: This platform is a Closed Ecosystem. We do not sell to the general public.
  • Mandatory Business Verification: Every account is manually reviewed and approved by our compliance team. We only supply verified retailers who are already legal professionals in the hobby industry.
  • Pre-Vetted Supply Chain: By the time an item is listed here, it has already passed through our strict safety and legal vetting process, ensuring it is 100% legal to trade.
4. Industry Accreditations

Our commitment to safety is supported by our active memberships in professional hobbyist and trade associations:

  • GTA (Gun Trade Association): Membership No. IWH/3379.
  • BASC (British Association for Shooting & Conservation): Membership No. 160096741.
  • Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD): We are a Registered Firearms Dealer authorized by the Thames Valley Police (Certificate No: 43/00000008887).

Summary for Compliance Reviewers: iWholesales Ltd provides non-lethal sporting goods for a regulated professional market. Our products meet all UK safety energy requirements and are traded within a restricted, verified professional network, ensuring total compliance with hobby and trade laws.

Product Overview

The Colt M723 1989 14.5 Lightning Series Gas Blowback Rifle (EMG/Cyma - MWS - COLT.1018-LS) is a museum-grade, fully licensed retro gas blowback carbine that perfectly captures the engineering and historical profile of the classic late-1980s service carbine utilized by elite special forces units. Featuring deeply stamped, authentic Colt corporate trademarks, this model combines a precision-machined metal receiver with a classic fixed carry handle upper and a traditional 14.5-inch slim profile barrel, offering an incredibly realistic training weapon for retro collectors and tactical training applications alike.

Performance-wise, the COLT.1018-LS is built around the highly efficient Tokyo Marui MWS gas blowback architecture, fitted with a heavy-duty bolt carrier group and a durable roller-bolt locking system. This engine ensures exceptional gas vaporization, crisp cycle rates, and an aggressive recoil kick, locking the bolt back cleanly on an empty magazine. Outfitted with traditional slim handguards, a retro two-position stock, and a high-flow metal gas magazine, this 6mm rifle provides commercial distributors and enthusiasts with flawless operational reliability.

Technical Specifications & Materials

  • Component Category: Premium Gas Blowback Carbine (MWS System GBBR)
  • Licensing & Factory Code: Fully Licensed by Colt's Manufacturing / EMG & Cyma Collaboration
  • Model Reference Code: COLT.1018-LS (Model 723 Architecture)
  • Receiver Configuration: CNC-finished structural metal alloy with integrated retro fixed carry handle
  • Outer Barrel Length: 14.5 Inches with traditional slim service profile
  • Internal Engine Framework: Tokyo Marui MWS Specification Gas Blowback System
  • Ammunition Specification: 6mm Airsoft BBs
  • Propellant Power Source: Green Gas / Propane
  • Firing Modes: Safe / Semi-Automatic / Full-Automatic
  • Stock Configuration: Retro-style multi-position adjustable carbine stock
  • Magazine System: MWS-compatible 30-round metal gas magazine
  • Aesthetic Treatment: Period-correct non-reflective matte black tactical finish
SKU 213892
Category Rifle
Blowback Blowback
Construction Gun Metal/Polymer
Fire Mode Guns Safe/Single/Auto
Hop Up Guns Adjustable
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