How do I know for sure it's a Colt stock?

AR-15 » AR Discussions

AR Sponsor:

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do I know for sure it's a Colt stock?

Posted: 8/18/2004 12:11:52 PM EDT

It would seem that for whatever reason Colt 4-position stocks are still going for more than the other brands. I have a stock at home buried away that I seem to remember as a Colt. I'm positive it has the "h" buffer. When I get home & dig it out, how will I know for sure whether or not the stock is a Colt?

Posted: 8/18/2004 1:05:55 PM EDT

[#1]

If it is the older Colt 4-position stock (and not the new enhanced version with ribs), then there will be a letter "N" on the right side of the stock hidden under the adjustment lever. Depress the lever and you should see the "N".

Posted: 8/18/2004 1:08:50 PM EDT

[#2]

yup, what he said. If it is one of the ribbed stockes, there is a way to tell, but I cant remember what that was. Lot of help I am huh?

Posted: 8/18/2004 1:16:06 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
yup, what he said. If it is one of the ribbed stockes, there is a way to tell, but I cant remember what that was. Lot of help I am huh?

I'm starting to wonder why they ever made you a moderator....

Posted: 8/18/2004 3:08:55 PM EDT

[#4]

Yay, I have an "n"!

Now, what's it worth? It's been mounted & removed one time, and I have the wrench, spring, buffer, etc.

Posted: 8/18/2004 4:21:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Yay, I have an "n"!

Now, what's it worth? It's been mounted & removed one time, and I have the wrench, spring, buffer, etc.

Given the lack of current popularity of that type these days, maybe $100 if it's in tip top shape; maybe less. Earlier on, some guys wanted Colt diameter buffer tubes for their fancy after market type stock assys, but the four position tube is shorter than all the current type stocks, so using one w/the new stocks leaves a gaping hole at the rear---and you can now get 6 position aftermarket tubes w/the Colt diameter, so having a Colt tube isn't that big an issue any more.

Posted: 8/19/2004 10:41:38 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
yup, what he said. If it is one of the ribbed stockes, there is a way to tell, but I cant remember what that was. Lot of help I am huh?

IIRC, the "Horsey" stocks have a "squared" notch in front of the release latch, as opposed to a "rounded" notch on the others.

Posted: 8/19/2004 2:13:20 PM EDT

[#7]

I have a old (late 80's) Colt Gov Carbine AR15 with a CAR stock.
Bought it new, but no markings ??

Try to put the "Colt" stock on a commercial buffer tube.
If it fits . . . it's not a Colt.

Posted: 8/19/2004 2:15:24 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
you can now get 6 position aftermarket tubes w/the Colt diameter, so having a Colt tube isn't that big an issue any more.

I wish some one would have shown me where to get one of these when I asked over a month ago, would have saved me a bunch of money...

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:14:58 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I have a old (late 80's) Colt Gov Carbine AR15 with a CAR stock.
Bought it new, but no markings ??

Try to put the "Colt" stock on a commercial buffer tube.
If it fits . . . it's not a Colt.

I also had a Colt stock with no markings. It would only fit on Colt buffer tubes.

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:22:12 PM EDT

[#10]

The ribbed Colt "Enhanced" M4 stocks have a square cut at the front portion that houses the latch mechanism where it meets the tubular body portion. RRA, Bushmaster and others do a curved shape there. Unfortunately, there IS at least one company making an exact copy of the Colt stock.
The Colt also has a pronounced hump on top the stock body, and the sling swivel is enclosed and doesn't rotate.

Colt:

RRA/Bushmaster:

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:23:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Mine's not the enhanced model. It's the traditional look with only two "ribs" to a side

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:33:19 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Mine's not the enhanced model. It's the traditional look with only two "ribs" to a side

Look for the "N" then. Thats really the only way to tell.

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:39:19 PM EDT

[#13]

sorry for being ignorant but what does the "N" stand for?

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:40:13 PM EDT

[#14]

Where can I get a buffer tube that will work with the colt buttstock? I have the older version with the N on it.

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:42:11 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
The ribbed Colt "Enhanced" M4 stocks have a square cut at the front portion that houses the latch mechanism where it meets the tubular body portion. RRA, Bushmaster and others do a curved shape there. Unfortunately, there IS at least one company making an exact copy of the Colt stock.
The Colt also has a pronounced hump on top the stock body, and the sling swivel is enclosed and doesn't rotate.

Colt:
www.colt.com/mil/images/M4.jpg

RRA/Bushmaster:
www.bushmaster.com/le/LE-M4-14.5-A2-Carbine-Blue.jpg

Dang Lumpy!
Good Eye

Posted: 8/19/2004 7:59:10 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Dang Lumpy!
Good Eye

Owned both

Posted: 8/19/2004 9:29:35 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Dang Lumpy!
Good Eye

Owned both

[jealous] figures . . [/jealous]

Posted: 8/20/2004 5:36:36 AM EDT

[#18]

[sarcasm on] The best way to tell it is a REAL Colt, is if it makes you shoot so much better that it would justify the extra money [sarcasm off]

Posted: 8/20/2004 5:54:24 AM EDT

[#19]

Where does one get the OLD SCHOOL 4 pos COLT Stock?

Posted: 8/20/2004 6:01:12 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Where does one get the OLD SCHOOL 4 pos COLT Stock?

I might just be selling mine.

ETA:
Mine looks like this, but has the "N" that everyone told me to look for and is 4 position with the "H" buffer.

Posted: 8/20/2004 7:19:54 AM EDT

[#21]

SAVE IT FOR ME! I know SAW wants like $150 for new. I can't pay that much, but if its in good shape we can talk!

Posted: 8/20/2004 8:41:30 AM EDT

[#22]

I thought I bought a Colt stock 6 years ago, but I have no "n". Oh well, the stock has worked perfectly and is tight, but I'd still would have rather had a Colt. I swear I learn something new everytime I log on to this site.

Posted: 8/20/2004 9:43:02 AM EDT

[#23]

Vltor receiver tube fits Colt M4 stock..

Posted: 8/20/2004 9:45:29 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
SAVE IT FOR ME! I know SAW wants like $150 for new. I can't pay that much, but if its in good shape we can talk!

Actually I think they want $180. But drop me a PM or an email and let's see if we can work something out.

Posted: 8/20/2004 9:47:53 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Quoted:
SAVE IT FOR ME! I know SAW wants like $150 for new. I can't pay that much, but if its in good shape we can talk!

Actually I think they want $180. But drop me a PM or an email and let's see if we can work something out.

You're right. They raised the price since I last looked a year or so ago!