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4/24/2026 3:19:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CapnMike][Edited]
They are very responsive.

The serial number look up on Colts website doesn't work for AR15s

email address

[email protected]




The letters they sell are pretty cool also, I got this one for my Government Carbine

https://coltarchives.com/



I bought this gun brand new around that time in Massachusetts, so there must have been some shenanigans going on with the distributor.
4/25/2026 6:27:23 AM EDT
[#1]
Will it work for NFA items as well?
4/25/2026 8:16:07 PM EDT
[#2]
I don't know, but worth a try
4/26/2026 10:50:48 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CapnMike:
I don't know, but worth a try
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I’m trying right now and will report back

ETA
No luck

Unfortunately, we do not own or maintain records on the M16’s, and it is my understanding that Colt’s Manufacturing only releases information on these for law enforcement requests.
5/11/2026 1:03:21 PM EDT
[#4]
That sucks
5/26/2026 2:22:00 PM EDT
[#5]
Do they charge a fee to email the shipping date?
5/27/2026 5:49:53 AM EDT
[#6]
Mine was free…
5/29/2026 1:02:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LTL55:
Do they charge a fee to email the shipping date?
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Free, but only apply to civilian rifles. For other firearms, either use lookup webpage for year-only info or pay to get a paper document.
5/29/2026 7:19:45 PM EDT
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5/30/2026 9:06:47 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Ohio_Man:
https://i.imgur.com/g3aB2Ad.jpeg
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Crazy if true
Free men do not ask for permission.
6/1/2026 1:10:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Not A Real Colt.
6/2/2026 2:55:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By mlin:
Not A Real Colt.
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Probably not
But Colt sold some crazy blems over the years.. I have a nice collection on my HD somewhere.
6/23/2026 5:30:32 PM EDT
[#12]
It's free, they only charge for the history letters.

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