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5/16/2010 3:23:14 PM EDT
Hello folks. This is my first post. I have been lurking around this forum for info on my M4-A3 carbine. I have found all or most of the info I needed for all my mods. What a great forum!! Im having trouble finding some info as far as pricing for a Colt SP1 I was looking to buy. I think it is a 1976 year model, these are the numbers - SP62891. Could I get some help with information as far as the going price, quality and collectors value. I tried the search feature (SP1 or AR-15 SP1) and didn't come up with much. The rifle I would say is in very good condition, not excellent. No rust or pitting and no fading. It looks lightly used. Thanks for any help.


Just read the rules and Im not suppose to ask this question in this forum. Please delete this thread.
5/16/2010 3:33:56 PM EDT
[#1]
Check the listings on GB for ASKING price and then check the completed listings to see what they sold for.
5/16/2010 3:38:45 PM EDT
[#2]
What he ^^^ said is a great way to find out what they are actually selling at.You can go here tho and ask "what's it worth" and all the members there are the same guys you will meet here!
http://98.196.65.94/retroblackrifle/phpBB3/index.php
5/16/2010 6:50:10 PM EDT
[#3]
for what its worth, the last one i bought new in box, i paid $343.15 for.
you can safely assume that was pre-ban.
6/22/2010 7:54:31 PM EDT
[#4]
Searched for some info on the twist rate for this rifle and came up with a 1:12 twist. Would this be correct? I was told it should be a 1:7 twist. For some reason I cant get the search option to work for "Colt SP1".
6/22/2010 8:48:14 PM EDT
[#5]
1/12 TR would be correct

In 76' I paid 225 for one,in 78' I paid 276 for one.
6/23/2010 4:31:08 AM EDT
[#6]
1/12 is correct.
6/23/2010 4:35:27 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
1/12 TR would be correct

In 76' I paid 225 for one,in 78' I paid 276 for one.


that would be $875.47 and $959.77 today
6/23/2010 7:07:18 AM EDT
[#8]
Two weeks ago I bought one for $1000.00. No box but it had the original manual and sales receipt from 1981, the year it was made. The gun is perfect, all I had to do was get an A1 flash hider and lock washer for it. Its a one owner gun.
6/23/2010 4:50:36 PM EDT
[#9]
OK, 1:12. Thanks for the help. I just picked up the rifle yesterday evening. Ended up paying $600 for it. The old guy I bought it from said he never fired it. He said make me an offer, I said $600, he said it was a deal. When I got it home I really looked it all over. It has no wear marks and no residue in chamber area. It came with just one small original clip, no box, no manual and no cleaning kit in butt stock. Im thinking this was a good buy. The old guy said he has two more he wants to sell. I also bought some other guns at the same time from him, Sako 300 mag H&H, 2- 22 cal. Colt semi auto pistols Huntsman and Challenger models and a Winchester 74 22 rifle. All are over 30+ years old. He wants to sell his whole collection of 100+ firearms and all of those are 30+ years old. What a once in a life time find for an average Joe!!!!








6/23/2010 5:02:55 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
OK, 1:12. Thanks for the help. I just picked up the rifle yesterday evening. Ended up paying $600 for it. The old guy I bought it from said he never fired it. He said make me an offer, I said $600, he said it was a deal. When I got it home I really looked it all over. It has no wear marks and no residue in chamber area. It came with just one small original clip, no box, no manual and no cleaning kit in butt stock. Im thinking this was a good buy. The old guy said he has two more he wants to sell. I also bought some other guns at the same time from him, Sako 300 mag H&H, 2- 22 cal. Colt semi auto pistols Huntsman and Challenger models and a Winchester 74 22 rifle. All are over 30+ years old. He wants to sell his whole collection of 100+ firearms and all of those are 30+ years old. What a once in a life time find for an average Joe!!!!

You're right, but good is an understatement.

6/23/2010 5:06:49 PM EDT
[#11]
WOW! That a great price. IM inbound to you about what he is selling.
6/23/2010 6:00:39 PM EDT
[#12]
Im going to post some pictures of the SP1 when I get my camera back. Not sure if I want to shot it or just leave it locked up put away?
6/23/2010 6:03:42 PM EDT
[#13]
GREAT deal!
Go get the others and make a profit on GB.
6/23/2010 6:12:04 PM EDT
[#14]
Im going to try and buy the other two AR-15's for sure. I can't wait to see what all he has for sale, who knows what 30+ year guns he has!!!! The best thing is I have first pick and then my Boss at work wants to buy what ever is left over.
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