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Lot 1734:Colt AR 15-Rifle 223

April 30th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1734:Colt AR 15-Rifle 223

April 30th, 2016|Rock Island, IL
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Excellent Very Early Production Colt AR-15 Model SP-1 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Serial Number "SP00156", with Extra Magazine

Manufactured around 1963-1964, this AR-15 SP-1 is a top notch exemplar of the very beginning of the commercial Colt AR production. A direct descendant of the Armalite AR-10 rifle, the AR-15 has become the de-facto standard for American gas-operated rifles, spawning a seemingly endless series of clones, derivatives, and variants, taking on forms and calibers about as wild as the imagination and leaving a long and indelible mark on military, law enforcement and civilian arms history. The AR and its descendants have gone virtually everywhere, and even in the 21st century it is still the yardstick by which any new rifle is measured. Overall, the features are correct for the early AR-15, with a 3-prong flash hider and a bayonet lug on the barrel, an elevation adjustable post front sight on the gas port assembly and a 2-leaf windage adjustable rear sight. The AR-15 nomenclature and Rampant Colt logo are present on the slab-sided lower receiver, and the upper receiver and bolt carrier properly lack provision for a casing deflector or forward assist. Fitted with a vented triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, black canvas sling and a fixed buttstock with a solid rubber buttplate. Included with the rifle is an extra Colt AR-15 marked magazine and a large thickly padded cardboard shipping box.

ConditionExcellent, with 98% plus matte black finish, showing some light handling marks on both the metal and plastic. Mechanically excellent. One of the finest early production AR-15 Rifles available on the market, and a potential boon to any advanced collection of Colt products or American rifles.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelAR 15-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge223
Barrel20 inch round
Finishblack
Stockplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5509
Catalog page359
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