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Colt 6920 No Roll Marks (Page 2 of 3)
| It would be a simple matter to buy a regular Colt receiver and swap it in, saving the 'collectible' one for later. But I think it would be a fool's errand, because its never going to be worth much - certainly not in the OP's lifetime. I would use the gun as it is, in whatever way I wished, but I would make sure to keep it. |
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You know, I would normally say shoot it.....but this seems like a pretty unique thing. I've never seen it or heard of it on AR15's.
I wouldn't shoot it. I'd tuck this one away and sit on it. At the very least, I'd keep the lower virgin. Who else has ever seen something like this? |
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Personally were it mine. I'd keep it NIB. I've never seen anything like that before.
There are some serious Colt collectors out there, that would love to own it. That'd like finding a 1955 DD, to a coin collector. 
Wish one of my lowers was like that. I think getting a letter of authenticity, from Colt would be a smart idea. 
You lucky. 
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| I am a young 22 year old collector and this is my first AR so I am pretty happy with all these comments. I would like to get a letter of authenticity from Colt and keep it for sure. I have an old Smith and Wesson model 29 I keep it great condition as well. Do I just call Colt for a letter? |
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Originally Posted By ColtSeries80:
I am a young 22 year old collector and this is my first AR so I am pretty happy with all these comments. I would like to get a letter of authenticity from Colt and keep it for sure. I have an old Smith and Wesson model 29 I keep it great condition as well. Do I just call Colt for a letter? Go to a Gun Store that sells Colts---maybe the one you bought the Colt at(unless WalMart or such) and have them to help you verify this mistake and with getting a Letter from Colt. Colt should have the Serial Number in their Archive to verify as to FFL they sent the Rifle to for the sale. DO NOT send that Rifle/Lower Receiver back to Colt in any way. They will see the mistake and you've lost your Rifle. Take and send Pictures through Fax. Get this Rifle inspected and verified by your LGS also, and get a comfirmation letter from them, and a copy of the Sales Bill from the Store if you don't already have one. Remove Lower and replace with another, and lock up with all the paperwork. |
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Originally Posted By scoutfsu99:
Who else has ever seen something like this? I've only seen something like this but not the same model name and caliber markings, it was just the LE restricted markings on the right side magwell was missing on a member's new LE series carbine, this was way before the factory actually removed the restricted markings in 2011. I remembered the member sold just the lower half with a pretty good profit. |
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I wouldn't even take it TO the store.. just email Colt some pictures.. or for that matter.. don't DO anything..
Leave things as they are.. You said your self 1) your new 2) your dealer seemed interested So you take it your dealer and he convinces you by simply lying.. and you give it to him.. you are now OUT 
Just buy a PSA complete lower for less than $199.. then when it comes in shoot the PSA lower with the Colt upper.. Thus saving the lower as it sits.. ETA: Did anyone notice to the right of the circle that looks like a HEART.. not an R mark.. and it has no circle around that..?? And the lower to upper alignment is off as well.. 
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Originally Posted By RGIFFOUR:
I wouldn't even take it TO the store.. just email Colt some pictures.. or for that matter.. don't DO anything.. Leave things as they are.. You said your self 1) your new 2) your dealer seemed interested So you take it your dealer and he convinces you by simply lying.. and you give it to him.. you are now OUT
Just buy a PSA complete lower for less than $199.. then when it comes in shoot the PSA lower with the Colt upper.. Thus saving the lower as it sits.. ETA: Did anyone notice to the right of the circle that looks like a HEART.. not an R mark.. and it has no circle around that..?? And the lower to upper alignment is off as well.. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/clahurd/photo-5_zps1f333b49.jpg I wonder how many dudes want it to engrave "PROPERTY OF U.S. Government, M16A2" in that blank spot |
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Keep it. Don't listen to all the "PC" guys that are most likely trying to show throw the ATF off the trail of all their illegal crap they have hidden in their safe! LoL
I have a WWII "lunch box" gun....it is an all correct war time Colt 1911A1, WITHOUT a serial number. I let the great Bruce Canfield look it over...He gave it two thumbs up. Should I run down to the local ATF Mafia office and let them record the gun and stamp a serial number on the frame? I think not. No biggie. Its a good piece. Hang on to it. |
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I wouldn't even contact Colt unless you want to lose it. It's missing the model and cal markings, so it does not have all identifying markings for Colt to successfully release it into commerce.
Unless model and cal is somewhere other than magwell?? Anyhow awesome score man, that is cool!!! Makes you wonder about Colts QC... 
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I cut it twice, and it's still short.
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Originally Posted By TZLVredmist:
I wouldn't even contact Colt unless you want to lose it. It's missing the model and cal markings, so it does not have all identifying markings for Colt to successfully release it into commerce. Unless model and cal is somewhere other than magwell?? Anyhow awesome score man, that is cool!!! Makes you wonder about Colts QC... Caliber is most likely marked on barrel. Colt has previously marked "M4" above gas tube hole on upper receiver. This was to denote M4 feed ramp uppers vs. non-M4 feed ramp uppers. If so marked, could count as a model. OP, is your upper so marked? |
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DO NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALER...
Get your own letter here. http://www.coltsmfg.com/CustomerServices/ArchiveServices.aspx |
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Originally Posted By joekizanyu:
Caliber is most likely marked on barrel. Colt has previously marked "M4" above gas tube hole on upper receiver. This was to denote M4 feed ramp uppers vs. non-M4 feed ramp uppers. If so marked, could count as a model. OP, is your upper so marked? Originally Posted By joekizanyu:
Originally Posted By TZLVredmist:
I wouldn't even contact Colt unless you want to lose it. It's missing the model and cal markings, so it does not have all identifying markings for Colt to successfully release it into commerce. Unless model and cal is somewhere other than magwell?? Anyhow awesome score man, that is cool!!! Makes you wonder about Colts QC... Caliber is most likely marked on barrel. Colt has previously marked "M4" above gas tube hole on upper receiver. This was to denote M4 feed ramp uppers vs. non-M4 feed ramp uppers. If so marked, could count as a model. OP, is your upper so marked? OP is good. Manufacturer and serial number is all that's needed. |
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Originally Posted By RGIFFOUR:
I wouldn't even take it TO the store.. just email Colt some pictures.. or for that matter.. don't DO anything.. Leave things as they are.. You said your self 1) your new 2) your dealer seemed interested So you take it your dealer and he convinces you by simply lying.. and you give it to him.. you are now OUT
Just buy a PSA complete lower for less than $199.. then when it comes in shoot the PSA lower with the Colt upper.. Thus saving the lower as it sits.. ETA: Did anyone notice to the right of the circle that looks like a HEART.. not an R mark.. and it has no circle around that..?? And the lower to upper alignment is off as well.. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/clahurd/photo-5_zps1f333b49.jpg 
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Just to pile on...I wouldn't take it back to the dealer nor would I contact Colt. Once you let it out of your hands it's as good as gone.
ETA- While you're at it, check and see if the selector switch will flip to another position past "Fire".
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It's perfect the way it is, I'd keep it!!!
| I would strip the lower, get a new one and build it back up to fire and keep that back. If you decide to sell it, build it back up. You could eventually get enough to buy 2. |
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Originally Posted By RGIFFOUR: I wouldn't even take it TO the store.. just email Colt some pictures.. or for that matter.. don't DO anything.. Leave things as they are.. You said your self 1) your new 2) your dealer seemed interested So you take it your dealer and he convinces you by simply lying.. and you give it to him.. you are now OUT Just buy a PSA complete lower for less than $199.. then when it comes in shoot the PSA lower with the Colt upper.. Thus saving the lower as it sits.. ETA: Did anyone notice to the right of the circle that looks like a HEART.. not an R mark.. and it has no circle around that..?? And the lower to upper alignment is off as well.. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/clahurd/photo-5_zps1f333b49.jpg And that does look like a heart next to the logo. Weird.
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Originally Posted By VLODPG: You are not too bright sparky!  Originally Posted By VLODPG: Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19: you guys are crazy. nothing collectable about that. id say its worth less as a matter of fact... You are not too bright sparky! Coloradins has lost many brain cells lately, wonder why
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" So to you it's not collectible. I can guarantee he's likely had more than a few people offer to buy it from him. |
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It is extremely rare hence it being collectible.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19: I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" Mistakes in most forms are collectible and valuable, shit I remember some bitch paying something crazy like $100,000 for a fucking beanie baby that was missing a leg
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Originally Posted By Mikhail_86:
Yes, also you spell because "cuz" Mistakes in most forms are collectible and valuable, shit I remember some bitch paying something crazy like $100,000 for a fucking beanie baby that was missing a leg Originally Posted By Mikhail_86:
Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" Mistakes in most forms are collectible and valuable, shit I remember some bitch paying something crazy like $100,000 for a fucking beanie baby that was missing a leg Laughable. Chances of you having a better job than me are 0. Carry on. |
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19: Laughable. Chances of you having a better job than me are 0. Carry on. Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19: Originally Posted By Mikhail_86: Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19: I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" Mistakes in most forms are collectible and valuable, shit I remember some bitch paying something crazy like $100,000 for a fucking beanie baby that was missing a leg Laughable. Chances of you having a better job than me are 0. Carry on. Whoo looks like I found me a badass y'all!
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? You do realize manufacturing defects like this are usually very collectible, right? Kind of like misprinted currency, double struck coins, etc. People want it because it's one of a kind, no one else has it or likely will ever have it, and was never meant to even make it to the public. Now had the defect been a giant hole in the side of the receiver then I would agree with you, no one wants that. But something missing like a rollmark when it isn't offered for sale that way is a different story. I see the cool factor of it, obviously a lot of other members here see it too. The fact that you don't care makes no difference, I'm sure he's gotten several messages offering more than the MSRP on a new 6920. This is especially true because it's a Colt. If it were a Del-Ton lower no one would likely give a shit. |
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" if you get a quarter with a manufacturing defect with a double stamp on it, missing date etc. etc. PM and i will trade you 2 quality quarters so you dont have to have the defective ones |
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Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
Laughable. Chances of you having a better job than me are 0. Carry on. Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
Originally Posted By Mikhail_86:
Originally Posted By Gen4Glock19:
I'm not smart cuz I don't consider a manufacturing defect a collectable? I did not read the whole thread so if im missing something, perhaps I'm wrong. I just read a bunch of posts saying "keep it!" "it's a collector's item!" Mistakes in most forms are collectible and valuable, shit I remember some bitch paying something crazy like $100,000 for a fucking beanie baby that was missing a leg Laughable. Chances of you having a better job than me are 0. Carry on. 
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