CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California.
- Configuration: Fixed magazine (AR MagLock), installed by WBT. The rifle keeps its pistol grip, adjustable stock and flash hider. To reload, you open the action, swap the magazine and close it.
- Magazine: 10-round.
- Your options: If this page shows a compliance selector, choose the build you prefer and we configure it that way. If not, this is the configuration we offer by default; on AR-pattern rifles and some AKs a different build is often possible, so ask us before you order.
- Upgrades: Add the KingPin quick-release takedown pin for faster reloads. See California Compliance Upgrades; add it to this order and it ships installed.
- Learn more: How fixed-magazine rifles work · How featureless rifles work · Why some rifles can only be built one way
About this rifle
The Palmetto State Armory Sabre MK12 Mod S (13.7") is an AR-15 platform rifle chambered in .223/5.56 with a 13.7" barrel and a 10-round capacity. Finish: FDE. WBT configures it for California at our Yuma, Arizona warehouse before it ships.
Manufacturer details
Barrel: Barrel is made for Palmetto State Armory by FN Manufacturing using their proprietary blend of Hammer forged chrome molly vanadium that is referred to as "Machine Gun Steel" by virtue of its use in FN's M249 and M240 weapons. The hammer forging process work hardens the steel, making it more durable. In addition, the chrome process for the bore allows for a lining almost twice as thick as a standard M16 for enhanced durability. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1:7 twist, M4 barrel extension with extended feed ramps, and a carbine gas system. The barrel has an M4 profile, is Mil-spec phosphate coated, and MP/HP tested. The upper is finished off with an Adjustable Gas Block, A PRI Gen 3 FDE Tube, and a Pin/Weld JMAC GFHCE-R.
Upper: Forged 7075-T6 A3 AR upper is made to MIL-SPECS. These uppers are T-Marked engraved.
Bolt Carrier Group: Father’s of Freedom BCG by Microbest with Sprinco Extractor Spring and Carpenter 158 MP Bolt.
Lower: Complete Sabre-15 lower with FDE Magpul SL stock and grip. FDE finish. Marked multi-caliber. Comes Standard with Springco Buffer Spring, H2 Buffer, Battle Arms Development Pivot/Takedown Pins, Sabre Claw Two Stage Trigger, and Anti-Walk Pins.
Specifications
- Brand: Palmetto State Armory
- Caliber: .223/5.56
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Capacity: 10
- Barrel: 13.7 in
- Finish / color: FDE
- California compliance: Fixed Magazine – MagLock
- Manufacturer part #: 516551639283
- UPC: 516551639283
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
