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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My all original Colt M16A1 Carbine

Posted: 10/12/2014 2:20:31 PM EDT

I picked this up a little while back for $22,450. Painful to even say that, but I think it was only a little higher then the going rate then. Possibly a good deal now?? It is an original carbine and is papered with the carbine length on the form 4. It has minor wear hear and there, as it was definitely shot, but overall, it is in great shape, and I'm happy with it. Nice to add to the collection, and it's neat to have a real M16 to go with the RDIASs. Definite differences and pros and cons to each. I'll be shooting it plenty as well. Enjoy!

Posted: 10/12/2014 2:47:26 PM EDT

[#1]

Like!

Posted: 10/12/2014 3:04:02 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/12/2014 3:29:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Yea I really like Colt M16's, that one is nice. I would leave it like it is and shoot the crap out of it in a loving and caring way.

Posted: 10/12/2014 3:32:30 PM EDT

[#4]

Post that in the retro forum.

Posted: 10/12/2014 5:28:46 PM EDT

[#5]

oh that is Purdy, just a beautiful looking rifle, what year was it made?

I envy you guys and your Full autos.,.... ours got pulled in 78

Posted: 10/12/2014 6:04:34 PM EDT

[#6]

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oh that is Purdy, just a beautiful looking rifle, what year was it made?

I envy you guys and your Full autos.,.... ours got pulled in 78

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Yeah, it's so ridiculous that you guys in Canada can't own a full autos anymore. I guess here in America, even though it is ridiculously expensive, at least we can own them. Isn't it crazy to think how much things have changed in the past 50 years. :-(

Posted: 10/12/2014 6:45:38 PM EDT

[#7]

I like very much.

Posted: 10/12/2014 7:24:36 PM EDT

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Post that in the retro forum.

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Good idea.

Posted: 10/12/2014 7:37:20 PM EDT

[#9]

very cool! wish i could afford a colt, certainly the Cadillac of the M16s

Posted: 10/12/2014 7:52:44 PM EDT

[#10]

Nice! I should have gone to college.

Posted: 10/12/2014 8:00:12 PM EDT

[#11]

+1 on posting it in the retro forum

Posted: 10/12/2014 8:33:48 PM EDT

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collegeboy, FWIW, in this week's Poulin/Julia auctions, a converted Colt SP1 RR was sold. When you add in the buyer's commission and the 5.5% sales tax that they charge all buyers, it went for more than you paid for your factory Colt M16A1.

Just sayin'.

Posted: 10/12/2014 9:02:33 PM EDT

[#13]

Superb! I hot linked it in the retro forum.

Posted: 10/12/2014 9:08:33 PM EDT

[#14]

Is it a 14.5" barrel or 16"?

Posted: 10/13/2014 12:25:43 AM EDT

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Is it a 14.5" barrel or 16"?

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14.5"

Posted: 10/13/2014 7:41:04 AM EDT

[#16]

Very nice. Enjoy!

Posted: 10/13/2014 11:23:04 AM EDT

[#17]

That's so choice. Congrats!

Posted: 10/13/2014 11:57:50 AM EDT

[#18]

Very nice, reminds me of mine when I got it 14 years ago....

Posted: 10/13/2014 11:58:33 AM EDT

[#19]

Very nice, reminds me of mine when I got it 14 years ago....

Posted: 10/13/2014 1:47:14 PM EDT

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collegeboy, FWIW, in this week's Poulin/Julia auctions, a converted Colt SP1 RR was sold. When you add in the buyer's commission and the 5.5% sales tax that they charge all buyers, it went for more than you paid for your factory Colt M16A1.

Just sayin'.

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HOLY SHIT..

Posted: 10/13/2014 2:34:57 PM EDT

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Nice! I should have gone to college.

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And moved out of WA.

Posted: 10/13/2014 3:20:27 PM EDT

[#22]

Where is this retro forum you guys speak of? I'll gladly post this there.

Posted: 10/13/2014 3:24:54 PM EDT

[#23]

http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_3/123_AR_15___M_16_Retro_Forum.html Made it hot for ya!

Posted: 10/13/2014 6:13:04 PM EDT

[#24]

Beautiful rifle. Interesting too....look at the roll marks on the magwell. They are biased more toward the front of the magwell, whereas most M16A1s seem to be more centered. Personally I love Colts like this that have some unique aspect about their markings, similar to the A1 lowers marked M16A2 and a whole host of other strange Colt marking nuances.

The price you paid is not bad by current standards and your rifle is in great shape. As has been said, "you never pay too much, only too early".

Posted: 10/13/2014 7:41:56 PM EDT

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Beautiful rifle. Interesting too....look at the roll marks on the magwell. They are biased more toward the front of the magwell, whereas most M16A1s seem to be more centered. Personally I love Colts like this that have some unique aspect about their markings, similar to the A1 lowers marked M16A2 and a whole host of other strange Colt marking nuances.

The price you paid is not bad by current standards and your rifle is in great shape. As has been said, "you never pay too much, only too early".

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Yep. That was actually one of the reasons I picked this one. It's "different" :)

Posted: 10/13/2014 7:56:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/14/2014 7:39:02 PM EDT

[#27]

My M16A1 has the same roll mark layout area and fonts.

Serial number 9560611

Posted: 10/21/2014 4:13:36 PM EDT

[#28]

Here's mine...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My all original Colt M16A1 Carbine

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