Noveske upper good deal?

[CRF450808]

I'm looking to build out my first AR 15 and came across deal on a Noveske Upper. I am completely new AR's and just want something quality, accurate and reliable..I certainly have a lot to learn and allot work figuring out the best route for me..

I came across what appears to be a good deal and would really appreciate some feedback from those who know better than I:

Price is $737 and from the ad it appears to include the rest of the rifle, which cant be right.. I left a message for the company to try and get more info.

Anyway, I assume its only for the upper so my question is what makes this set up "basic"?


Noveske-5.56MM-R-16Basic. All 5.56mm rifles and uppers are test fired with Black Hills Ammunition.
Feature:
M249 Machine Gun barrel steel and Chrome Lining (appx. 2 times as thick as an M4 or M16)
Extended Feed Ramps
Same weight as M4 barrel with improved contour for maximum rigidity and no M203 notch
MP HP tested
1 in 7" twist
Mil Spec Phosphate finish
Mid length gas system
1/2x28 threads
11" free floated handguard w/ 1913 rails
Shot peened and MP tested bolt
Auto carrier with properly staked carrier key
Gun Fighter Charging Handle
Back up iron sight not included
Blackout 51T Flash Suppressor
Upper Weight: 4 1/4 lbs

Rifle includes above plus:
Forged Gen II Lower
Mil-Spec receiver extension
Noveske QD End Plate, staked
H Buffer
Vltor iMod Carbine stock
Tango Down pistol grip
Flip-up rear sight
One 30 rd mag included
Rifle Weight: 6 1/2 lbs

Thanks!

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Looks like they copied and pasted off the Noveske site. There are two ways you can buy them, upper only, or complete rifle. The first section is about the upper (MSRP: $785) and the second is for the complete rifle (MSRP: $1525)

http://noveskerifleworks.com/cgi-bin/imcart/display.cgi?item_id=lrb-556&cat=138&page=1&search=&since=&status=&title=

 

[C-grunt]

Thats a good deal on a complete Noveske upper given its in good shape.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Investigate carefully because no one with a clue would sell a complete rifle like that for $737. In fact that would be an extremely low price on just the upper described, although possible if heavily used or "must sell."

Here's that model upper new for $781, a fairly decent price for it:
http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/NVU-LRB-556.aspx

Note that the standard configuration is with plastic handguards, and the ad you quoted says 11" free float rail, typically worth $150-300 depending on model.