The LMT New Zealand Reference NZ16 5.56 NATO AR Rifle (LMT part no. MARSL16NZR) is a semi-auto AR-platform rifle in 5.56x45mm NATO. the New Zealand Reference designation reflects LMT’s contract rifle configuration, built to the exacting standards of a national military contract Shooters who need a AR rifle for duty use, home defense, or general-purpose AR ownership will notice it ships with one 30-round magazine, ready to run without a separate magazine purchase

Key Specifications

• 5.56x45mm NATO chambering is the standard defensive and duty caliber for the AR platform.
• 16-inch barrel is the standard patrol-length configuration for the caliber.
• 30-round magazine included means it’s ready to run without a separate magazine purchase.
• Semi-auto direct-impingement action is the same proven operating system found across the AR platform.
• LMT NZ16 model designation denotes this specific New Zealand contract-pattern configuration.
• Built to a national military contract specification reflects rigorous quality standards beyond a standard commercial AR.
• Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP) milled from a single aluminum forging for a continuous top rail and exceptional rigidity.
• AR-15-pattern platform compatibility accepts the wide range of AR accessories and furniture already on the market.
• Mil-spec compatible parts let you swap triggers, grips, and optics from the broader AR ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is this LMT rifle? It’s chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

Does this rifle come with a magazine? Yes, it includes one 30-round magazine.

What is the New Zealand Reference configuration? It reflects LMT’s NZ16 build to a national military contract specification.

Buy the LMT New Zealand Reference NZ16 5.56 NATO AR Rifle

Order the LMT New Zealand Reference NZ16 5.56 NATO AR Rifle through our AR-platform rifles lineup and we’ll ship it fast, insured, straight to your FFL of choice. LMT built it to work, not just to look good on a rack, and it shows in the details.