I've never heard a good explanation for why the military with its emphasis on "spec-ing" everything, wound up with HGs which are BLACK and not brown. I suspect these are early based on the fact that most of them are well-used. Those which are in good shape are somewhat rare - those in "presentation" condition - the pick of the 'as news' are VERY HTF in this condition, which is as perfect as you can get. Complete with clip.