This item is a 1/6 scale model kit of an M16A4 rifle. The M16A4 assault rifle is produced by Colt company. It is a version of the M16A3. The only significant difference is that the M16A4 lacks the full-auto firing mode, but instead has a 3-round burst mode. The M16A4 was adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1998. It was a standard-issue USMC weapon until 2015. 1/6 scale is compatible to 12 inch action figures, like the 12 inch GI Joe. Most GI Joe weapons are solid one-piece plastic castings. This model is very detailed, practically an exact miniature of the real thing. It does not in any way shoot any projectile of any kind. It is a static display model. When painted and assembled by a modeler with advanced skills, it would be a museum quality replica. This item is part of a series of 8 pieces and will be a great collectible.