Colt or Bushmaster LE gun more collectable?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt or Bushmaster LE gun more collectable?

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:59:49 AM EDT

Which brand of rifle would be more "collectable" since the ban has sunset, the LE BM or Colt? I know the BM is harder to find but the Colt has the name recognition. What do you guys think?

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:25:56 PM EDT

[#1]

Anybody?

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:28:04 PM EDT

[#2]

I dont think either one of them is going to be particularly "collectable"...

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:28:30 PM EDT

[#3]

armalite

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:29:58 PM EDT

[#4]

Colt always commands a premium, I'm not saying it's right...it's just the way it is.

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:30:42 PM EDT

[#5]

bushmaster

forget colt, cause they forgot us

Posted: 9/18/2004 8:10:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Oops, sorry - read the question wrong.

Posted: 9/18/2004 8:24:50 PM EDT

[#7]

There are two reasons I think Colt would be:

1. There are LE models marked AR-15 which has a certain appeal for some people.
2. If Colt truly does try to restrict civilian sales of LE guns, then the supply may dry up to a certain extent.

On the other hand, there may be less LE Bushmasters out there so that may come into play as well.

Posted: 9/18/2004 10:08:55 PM EDT

[#8]

anything marked colt will appreciate in value in a few years.

Posted: 9/19/2004 1:27:58 AM EDT

[#9]

at the risk of being accused of opening up a new can of worms,

check....HERE

or if you need more,..... there's always.....THIS ONE

Posted: 9/19/2004 4:23:33 AM EDT

[#10]

being a collector !!

Colt may hold a slight advantage, but the Bushmasters are more "rare", i have been looking for a LEO Bushy for my collection, i have one of Bushys post-pre-bans on order with a low S/N which is desireable in collections.

Posted: 9/19/2004 7:47:11 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
at the risk of being accused of opening up a new can of worms,

check....HERE

or if you need more,..... there's always.....THIS ONE

Now you've gone and done it.

Posted: 9/19/2004 9:38:27 PM EDT

[#12]

I'm trying for matching flattop M4's, one of each brand.

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