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WTS: Pre Ban 1976 Colt AR-15 SP1 .223 Rifle Package with Accessories
Up for sale is Pre Ban 1976 Colt AR-15 Model SP1 .223 Rifle Package with Accessories
Please go ahead and make offers, like the song says..."You Never Can't Tell"...LOL
Thank you for your interest.
Note: For Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
LINK: for Additional Pictures LINK: https://postimg.cc/gallery/76gTb2b
Make: Colt
Model: AR15 SP1
Serial Number: SER. SP 65288
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Purchased this vintage AR15 rifle back in 1988 to keep my other AR15's company.
Seldom if hardly used, back of the safe it went. It became an "old" Safe Queen rifle over the years.
Kept in minty condition .223 snake cleaned, property lubricated, muzzle capped in dust free safe.
Periodically checked and maintained during my "Man Cave Years" of "ooohing & aaahing" pistol/rifle handling sessions.
Comes with two magazines, a 20 rd & 30 rd, Original Manual (1979) sling, Colt patch, new Ederar carrying bag.
TM-09 Manual (November 1983), Colt 2015 Brochure, AR-16/M-16 Practical Guide - Duncon Long (1985)
20 rd very good condition magazines, Circa 1963-1968 magazines. (Markings: CAL. .223)
30 rd very good condition magazines, Circa 1963-1968 magazines. (Markings: CAL. 5.56 MM)
Markings: Left side of receiver marked “COLT AR-15 CAL. .223 MODEL SP1 SER. SP 65288 with the Rampant Colt logo.
Marked on left side receiver behind bolt catch “COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. MFG. CO and
Marked with safe and fire.
It has the early style upper receiver and the correct early Colt "triangle" proof mark on the upper receiver.
The finish is original and in very good condition with only minor surface scuffing near rear sight.
The lower receiver has the Colt four line markings with the digit serial number, Serial Number SER. SP 65288.
It is fitted with the early original parts and proof mark between the front sight post rings on the right side.
The bolt has the version that is etched MPC markings, flat headed firing pin and spilt cotter pin. Rifle retains its original internal parts.
The buffer is a two-piece 'Edgewater' recoil buffer assembly. It is also fitted with its original slimmer black plastic pistol grip, early triangular handguards ( "R" and "L" on the inner aluminum shields.)
It also has the rubber coated front swinging sling swivel, rear sling swivel, not coated, no moving swivel.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Excellent 1976 production Curio & Relic Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle Overall Condition,
this rifle retains about 95-98% of original finish. The markings are clear. Furniture is all in very good condition.
Rifle rates are about very good to fine condition. This SP1 is not only a very early run of the iconic SP1 rifle,
it’s also in very good condition having been properly maintained and cared for over the past 38 years of its lifetime with me.
This AR-15 SP1 qualifies as a Curio & Relic per ATF rules.
I'm asking $2695 OBO and would be open to reasonable offers, shipped with insurance included,
my FFL to your FFL. I'll cover all shipping costs with insurance also to be provided.
Postal Money Order or Bank Certified Check, Zelle PM for payment and shipping arrangements.
Please PM with any questions or for Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
Note: For Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
LINK: for Additional Pictures LINK: https://postimg.cc/gallery/76gTb2b
This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans and cannot be sold or transferred
to residents of CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, NJ, NY, and WA. Check your local laws, make sure the items are
legal in your area.
Thank you again for your interest.
Additional Information:
Colt AR-15 SP1 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .223 Remington. This 1976 production rifle is built on the SP1 configuration with adjustable sights and fixed stock furniture. Receiver markings include “COLT AR-15 CAL. .223 MODEL SP1” along with the Rampant Colt logo and Hartford, Connecticut manufacturer markings. Additional noted features include the early-style upper receiver, triangular handguards, slimmer black pistol grip, Edgewater recoil buffer assembly, and bolt marked “MPC.” The rifle is fitted with original sling swivels and retains the early SP1 pattern configuration described in the provided details.
This AR-15 SP1 is used. The original finish is reported with minor surface scuffing near the rear sight. The lower receiver carries four-line Colt markings with serial number SP65288. Additional noted details include the proof mark on the upper receiver, proof marking near the front sight post rings, flat-head firing pin, and split cotter pin configuration. The bore is described as bright with sharp rifling. Furniture and markings are described as remaining well defined.
Included with the rifle are two magazines consisting of one 20-round magazine and one 30-round magazine, both marked for .223 or 5.56mm. Also included are an original Colt manual dated 1979, a TM-09 manual dated November 1983, a Colt 2015 brochure, an AR-15/M-16 Practical Guide by Duncan Long dated 1985, a sling, Colt patch, and an Ederar carrying bag.
Up for sale is Pre Ban 1976 Colt AR-15 Model SP1 .223 Rifle Package with Accessories
Please go ahead and make offers, like the song says..."You Never Can't Tell"...LOL
Thank you for your interest.
Note: For Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
LINK: for Additional Pictures LINK: https://postimg.cc/gallery/76gTb2b
Make: Colt
Model: AR15 SP1
Serial Number: SER. SP 65288
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Purchased this vintage AR15 rifle back in 1988 to keep my other AR15's company.
Seldom if hardly used, back of the safe it went. It became an "old" Safe Queen rifle over the years.
Kept in minty condition .223 snake cleaned, property lubricated, muzzle capped in dust free safe.
Periodically checked and maintained during my "Man Cave Years" of "ooohing & aaahing" pistol/rifle handling sessions.
Comes with two magazines, a 20 rd & 30 rd, Original Manual (1979) sling, Colt patch, new Ederar carrying bag.
TM-09 Manual (November 1983), Colt 2015 Brochure, AR-16/M-16 Practical Guide - Duncon Long (1985)
20 rd very good condition magazines, Circa 1963-1968 magazines. (Markings: CAL. .223)
30 rd very good condition magazines, Circa 1963-1968 magazines. (Markings: CAL. 5.56 MM)
Markings: Left side of receiver marked “COLT AR-15 CAL. .223 MODEL SP1 SER. SP 65288 with the Rampant Colt logo.
Marked on left side receiver behind bolt catch “COLT’S PATENT FIREARMS HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. MFG. CO and
Marked with safe and fire.
It has the early style upper receiver and the correct early Colt "triangle" proof mark on the upper receiver.
The finish is original and in very good condition with only minor surface scuffing near rear sight.
The lower receiver has the Colt four line markings with the digit serial number, Serial Number SER. SP 65288.
It is fitted with the early original parts and proof mark between the front sight post rings on the right side.
The bolt has the version that is etched MPC markings, flat headed firing pin and spilt cotter pin. Rifle retains its original internal parts.
The buffer is a two-piece 'Edgewater' recoil buffer assembly. It is also fitted with its original slimmer black plastic pistol grip, early triangular handguards ( "R" and "L" on the inner aluminum shields.)
It also has the rubber coated front swinging sling swivel, rear sling swivel, not coated, no moving swivel.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Excellent 1976 production Curio & Relic Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle Overall Condition,
this rifle retains about 95-98% of original finish. The markings are clear. Furniture is all in very good condition.
Rifle rates are about very good to fine condition. This SP1 is not only a very early run of the iconic SP1 rifle,
it’s also in very good condition having been properly maintained and cared for over the past 38 years of its lifetime with me.
This AR-15 SP1 qualifies as a Curio & Relic per ATF rules.
I'm asking $2695 OBO and would be open to reasonable offers, shipped with insurance included,
my FFL to your FFL. I'll cover all shipping costs with insurance also to be provided.
Postal Money Order or Bank Certified Check, Zelle PM for payment and shipping arrangements.
Please PM with any questions or for Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
Note: For Additional Pictures (lots of detailed pictures are Available)
LINK: for Additional Pictures LINK: https://postimg.cc/gallery/76gTb2b
This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans and cannot be sold or transferred
to residents of CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, NJ, NY, and WA. Check your local laws, make sure the items are
legal in your area.
Thank you again for your interest.
Additional Information:
Colt AR-15 SP1 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .223 Remington. This 1976 production rifle is built on the SP1 configuration with adjustable sights and fixed stock furniture. Receiver markings include “COLT AR-15 CAL. .223 MODEL SP1” along with the Rampant Colt logo and Hartford, Connecticut manufacturer markings. Additional noted features include the early-style upper receiver, triangular handguards, slimmer black pistol grip, Edgewater recoil buffer assembly, and bolt marked “MPC.” The rifle is fitted with original sling swivels and retains the early SP1 pattern configuration described in the provided details.
This AR-15 SP1 is used. The original finish is reported with minor surface scuffing near the rear sight. The lower receiver carries four-line Colt markings with serial number SP65288. Additional noted details include the proof mark on the upper receiver, proof marking near the front sight post rings, flat-head firing pin, and split cotter pin configuration. The bore is described as bright with sharp rifling. Furniture and markings are described as remaining well defined.
Included with the rifle are two magazines consisting of one 20-round magazine and one 30-round magazine, both marked for .223 or 5.56mm. Also included are an original Colt manual dated 1979, a TM-09 manual dated November 1983, a Colt 2015 brochure, an AR-15/M-16 Practical Guide by Duncan Long dated 1985, a sling, Colt patch, and an Ederar carrying bag.
