SP1 Lower Question

Posted: 8/7/2001 5:05:24 PM EDT

I am considering buying an SP1, serial 171XXX, that looks original and correct except the lower receiver appears to be painted a semi-gloss black. The owner says he bought it new and that it's original, but it doesn't look right. Comments?

Thanks

Posted: 8/7/2001 5:16:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Every SP-1 I've ever seen has been dull Grey Anodized.
Most have a serail number with SPXXXXXX...

This is a good site for checking Serial numbers

[url]http://www.geocities.com/Pipeline/2494/serial.html[/url]

Posted: 8/7/2001 5:18:19 PM EDT

[#2]

I have a SP1 also with a serial number very close. I bought the SP1 new back in 1979. The color is black (very close to the current Bushmasters). A Colt 6520 government carbine that I bought recently was Colt Grey (perhaps this was the color that you were expecting?).

Posted: 8/7/2001 5:27:44 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a 19xxx SP1 Built in 1972 with M16 furniture that was painted shiny black but the reciever is grey.

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