5.56mm AR15 Cleaning Rod Handle

US Army Cleaning Rod Handle

This is the T-handle from the US military cleaning kit for 5.56mm rifles in the M16 and AR-15 family. It attaches to the end of a sectional cleaning rod and gives you a solid grip for pushing patches and brushes down the bore. AR-15 owners use it to replace a lost or broken handle, and collectors use it to complete an issue cleaning kit.

Features

• Sliding T-Handle Design — A crossbar passes through a hole in the handle body to form a T, which gives you leverage and a two-handed grip while you work the rod.
• Folds In Line For Storage — The crossbar lies along the handle body when you are done, so the handle fits back into a compact cleaning pouch or buttstock kit.
• All-Metal Construction — Both the tubular handle body and the crossbar are metal, with no plastic parts to crack.
• Built For 5.56mm Rifles — It was made as part of the cleaning gear for 5.56mm M16 and AR-15 pattern rifles.
• Joins Issue Rod Sections — The handle sits at the end of the sectional cleaning rod, which is a set of short rod pieces you join together to the length you need.
• NSN 1005-01-113-0321 — The National Stock Number is the military's catalogue identifier for this part, so you can confirm it is the correct issue item.
• Part Number 8436776 — This is the government drawing number for the handle, and collectors use it to match original kit components.
• US Government Contract Item — It was produced under contract SP0750-04-D-7763-0001, with a 7/05 date on the identification label.

Issue Specification

The handle was procured for the US military through the Defense Logistics Agency contract system and carries the NSN and part number listed above. Because it was built to the government drawing, it is a direct match for an original issue cleaning kit. If you run an AR-15 and want the field-proven military handle in your range bag, this is that part.