Posted: 5/11/2002 11:05:54 AM EDT
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I found a Colt "Sporter Lightweight cal 9mm Nato" with serial #NL00103x. I think it's preban, it has the birdcage flashhider, but NO bayonette lug. How do I find out? What's its worth? Like new? Comes with 4 Colt mags, 2-20, 2-32?'s Thanks for your time. Jordan |
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Try this for a quick serial number check --> www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/ar15serial.html Indication is that this is pre-ban. To be safe, always call the manuafacturer if possible. From your description, it is a blue label rifle, which means no bayo lug, sear-blocked lower. The mags are probably worth $80 - $100 a piece by themselves. I frequently see blue label rifles around $1400 - 1700, though usually not with so many Colt mags. Green label rifles I've seen for $1600 - $2000. I have one of these, and they are fun and accurate, especially with zippier rounds. It is also a plus if your indoor range does not allow rifle calibers because ranges will usually let you shoot pistol caliber rifles. Hope this helps. |
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That was a good idea to find out the cash value he puts on it. I have a brand new in wrapper and box I paid $1,089 for which came with two 20 rounders. One year later I paid $180 for three new in wrapper 32 rounders. Of course, it has been nine years or so. I still have them new in wrapper and love fondling them. Good luck with your purchase. Sounds like you are getting a good deal. ralph |
Make sure the magazines are COLT, and nothing else. Make sure they hold the bolt open when empty. Modified UZI magazines suck and do not hold the bolt open. |