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Posted: 3/24/2001 7:54:58 PM EDT
Hey guys, I recently came accross a Preban CAR-15 and was wondering if the price is resonable or what price would be... heres the info

DPMS AR-15 (w/ telescoping stock)
16" Barrel
Flash Sup.
Bayo. Lug
(Forgot to check if anything else comes with it)
In great condidion, no scractes, barrel is in good shape, not even a mark on it. The guy is asking $1,950.00 Does this sound about right?
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 8:02:47 PM EDT
[#1]
I saw an Oly in that configuration at a Crossroads show about 10 months ago. The guy was asking $2300. I think pre-bans pretty much sell for what the market will bear. The trick is, can he certify that it is a pre-ban? There are people out there that will put pre-ban parts on post-ban lowers and then pass said  firearm off as a pre-ban...bad ju-ju. I got lucky and had Andy Wilson of Oly Arms send me that info a couple of months before the fire.
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 8:04:56 PM EDT
[#2]
It depends alot on the area of the country, but if you check out the equipment exchange area on the board, you can find much better deals.

Maybe thats a good price for your area, but it sounds a little high to me.

good luck
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 8:23:26 PM EDT
[#3]
Frankly that is a HORRIBLE price for a preban DPMS.  Friend of mine bought a preban DPMS for $800 at a shop near here a couple months ago. I regularly see them advertised online for around a grand.
Only preban AR that justifiably sells for the $2000 range is a Colt Government Carbine.
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 8:55:54 PM EDT
[#4]
That is twice the price of what it should be.
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 8:59:35 PM EDT
[#5]
Danger - Danger Will Robinson!!
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 9:21:02 PM EDT
[#6]
The average price for a [b]NON[/b] Colt pre ban complete rifle is running arond $1000. I saw a complete pre ban PWA sell on Gun Broker a month or so ago for like $750! The prebans are coming down. There are better deals out there to be had. [:D] Milldude
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 9:33:52 PM EDT
[#7]
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The average price for a [b]NON[/b] Colt pre ban complete rifle is running arond $1000. I saw a complete pre ban PWA sell on Gun Broker a month or so ago for like $750! The prebans are coming down. There are better deals out there to be had. [:D] Milldude
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A few months ago I also bought a [b]VERY[/b] nice pre-ban PWA for $700.
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 10:34:58 PM EDT
[#8]
So how much should a pre-ban(verified) bushmaster NIB with a 11.5 barrel with 5.5 flash hider permanently attached go for? Sorry for hijacking your thread raven it might get you a few more replies though
Link Posted: 3/24/2001 10:43:22 PM EDT
[#9]
I don't mind... Hell if it helps me find a less expensive AR with the above features in maryland all the better! [:D]

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So how much should a pre-ban(verified) bushmaster NIB with a 11.5 barrel with 5.5 flash hider permanently attached go for? Sorry for hijacking your thread raven it might get you a few more replies though
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Link Posted: 3/24/2001 11:55:55 PM EDT
[#10]
DPMS will verify for you if that gun left the factory as a pre-ban assembled rifle or not.  And the price is waaaaayyyyy too high.  Look around, you'll find a much better deal.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 5:26:33 AM EDT
[#11]
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So how much should a pre-ban(verified) bushmaster NIB with a 11.5 barrel with 5.5 flash hider permanently attached go for? Sorry for hijacking your thread raven it might get you a few more replies though
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Probably $12-1300.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 8:35:52 AM EDT
[#12]
I'd just like to thank everyone for replying.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 8:46:21 AM EDT
[#13]
I just picked up a pre-ban colt match h-bar in 99% condition for %1200.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 8:49:00 AM EDT
[#14]
"Junior Member" my ass. By whose standards. Must be 'cause I just enlisted...... again.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 8:49:37 AM EDT
[#15]
heh i got a colt sp1 for free from a friend that doenst like registeration

yeah prices depend on the stae of desperation when i was in Ca before there ban the price of a post or would it be a post and preban? anyway they where sleiing for like 2k  
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 8:54:58 AM EDT
[#16]
I'm hearing bad things about Olympic arms AR-15s. Seems they are having compatibility problems with replacemant parts requiring custom work to permit proper operation. Anyone have any input. I would like to pick one of these up but a little apprehensive.
Link Posted: 3/25/2001 9:51:27 AM EDT
[#17]
I finally figured out I would not be able to out and out afford an AR so I bought parts. I put an Oly together for around $600 with a post ban collapsable stock and 16" barrel. Bought parts about every 2 weeks. The thing is tighter than any AR I have ever put my hands on. Only problem I did have was had to remove the finish from the ends of the hammer for it to rotate properly. Shot about 300 rounds through it today. Have not had a single problem with it at all. Seems OK to me.

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PS how long am I a "Junior Member" for? that name is giving me a complex. Hate to hear any word meaning small and member in my name  ;-)
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