Was there ever a Colt CAR-15 open bolt design?

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Thanks, James!
It is awe inspiring when you are inches from a wall containing examples of M16, AR 10 or Stoner serial numbers 1,2,3,4,5,., etc. etc. which you can actually hold with permission. The actual prototype for the 1921 Thompson Submachinegun was a surprise as well.

It was quite a group I was privileged to join. Among the participants were SEAL Team 6 Founding Member Denny Chalker, Gun Author Charlie Cutshaw, SEAL Historian Kevin Dockery, Phil Dater of Gemtech, Taurus President Bob Morrison, Gaston Glock and a number of other luminaries from the gun world. As nothing more than an enthusiast, I was very lucky to be included. I have few photos,as most participants preferred not to be photographed.
As exciting was the night shoot set up by Reed for the group. Using the latest Gen3/4 night vision attached to Reed's M110, M249s, M240s, M60s, etc. This range was out by the Bunkers that once stored rocket fuel and engines.


Denny Chalker and his then girlfriend. Behind is Navy SEAL author Kevin Dockery, on the bus waiting to go to Reeds