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5/30/2026 6:49:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gurn-blanston][Edited]
Update: Closed at $29,375

Up for auction an early SP1, SN SP 00223, which is pretty cool.  It has all the early features, but sadly no sling. Shipped Sept 1964 to a shop in Illinois.

Rock Island website link
5/30/2026 7:50:44 AM EDT
[#1]
Golley, my interest was piqued as the first time my father used an M16 was 1964, so I've always wanted one from that year. But holy cow, them's machine gun prices.
5/30/2026 8:46:03 AM EDT
[#2]
I have one with a serial number about 700 higher.  I’ll believe that estimate when I see it.
5/30/2026 9:39:20 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By SpyHawk:
Golley, my interest was piqued as the first time my father used an M16 was 1964, so I've always wanted one from that year. But holy cow, them's machine gun prices.
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That does seem a bit high for a semi-auto rifle even with its provenance.

I'm sure there will be plenty of people that will still bid on it though.
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5/30/2026 10:44:46 AM EDT
[#4]
Ridiculous...and mainly because of the serial number 223.  A fool and their money...
5/30/2026 11:48:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By renov8:
Ridiculous...and mainly because of the serial number 223.  A fool and their money...
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That is insane no matter what the serial # is.
5/31/2026 12:39:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Strela][Edited] [#6]
Dang! I paid $1400 for my SP1 and it's got a fun switch!
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5/31/2026 8:38:23 AM EDT
[#7]
1964 was a very good year, lol. Lots of nifty things happened ;)
"It just gets that much more exciting when it has a carry handle on it. Or tiger stripes. If you have both, then you have the John Wayne in the Green Berets size of a big win."
6/1/2026 10:26:49 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By tiger222:
1964 was a very good year, lol. Lots of nifty things happened ;)
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Yes it was, I was born in "64" lol.
6/2/2026 12:49:31 PM EDT
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Yes it was, I was born in "64" lol.
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yuppers!, and Hasbro introduced a 12" posable action figure, and Colts introduced a new rifle from the future.
Ford brought out a two door sports coupe named after a type of horse.
Peak 60's :)
"It just gets that much more exciting when it has a carry handle on it. Or tiger stripes. If you have both, then you have the John Wayne in the Green Berets size of a big win."
6/2/2026 1:14:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By tiger222:


yuppers!, and Hasbro introduced a 12" posable action figure, and Colts introduced a new rifle from the future.
Ford brought out a two door sports coupe named after a type of horse.
Peak 60's :)
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Ah, the Ford Pinto
6/2/2026 1:19:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By renov8:
Ridiculous...and mainly because of the serial number 223.  A fool and their money...
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Well then.  I've got some PSA lowers with serial number 223.  If whichever one of your guys gets this one from rock island still has any money left over and wants to make a set, holla at me.  
6/2/2026 7:01:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: gurn-blanston][Edited] [#12]
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Originally Posted By giantpune:

Well then.  I've got some PSA lowers with serial number 223.  If whichever one of your guys gets this one from rock island still has any money left over and wants to make a set, holla at me.  
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If I had FU money, I'd pay whatever for a 1 of a kind rifle like this.  I don't knock anyone paying crazy money.   Alas, I can only clone stuff and pretend.    
  Maybe your 223 PSA lowers will be worth stupid money 60 years from now too.
6/5/2026 1:48:58 AM EDT
[#13]
Holy cow. I have #265 in equal or better condition with sling
6/12/2026 1:53:53 PM EDT
[#14]
I have  159 with a sling.
Who has 556?
6/12/2026 5:32:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By donalgfrancis:
I have  159 with a sling.
Who has 556?
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Pics?
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6/12/2026 6:47:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By donalgfrancis:
I have  159 with a sling.
Who has 556?
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That's awesome.  Yes pics!
6/12/2026 11:05:45 PM EDT
[#17]
I'm not having any luck with image uploads.
They might be in the archive, they were posted in a massive thread many years ago.
I can even find myself in the archive or the search, even though I'm mentioned in the top SP1 database post.
6/14/2026 8:15:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bubbatheredneck][Edited] [#18]
Looking in the description of the auction site, theSP1 wa $189 in 1964

Adjusted for inflation, $2000 in 2025


6/29/2026 8:16:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bubbatheredneck:
Looking in the description of the auction site, theSP1 wa $189 in 1964

Adjusted for inflation, $2000 in 2025


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Nope, $29,375
6/29/2026 8:23:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HHollow:



Ah, the Ford Pinto
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6/30/2026 10:02:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Dex223][Edited] [#21]
Hey...I just noticed.  All of the anodized parts don't match!  I'd return it.  
6/30/2026 10:08:29 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By HHollow:



Ah, the Ford Pinto
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Originally Posted By HHollow:
Originally Posted By tiger222:


yuppers!, and Hasbro introduced a 12" posable action figure, and Colts introduced a new rifle from the future.
Ford brought out a two door sports coupe named after a type of horse.
Peak 60's :)



Ah, the Ford Pinto


He's talking about the Mustang in 1964.  The Maverick and Pinto didn't exist until 1970.
6/30/2026 2:19:54 PM EDT
[#23]
I had a like new 1974 SP1. I sold it for $1,500 10 years ago. I only paid 1,200. Luckily i still have two NOS A1 small pin uppers.
7/1/2026 7:39:02 AM EDT
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Ah, the Ford Pinto
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A smashing success!
7/1/2026 11:43:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dex223:
Hey...I just noticed.  All of the anodized parts don't match!  I'd return it.  
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Lol prime ragebait
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