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Posted: 8/26/2017 8:01:25 PM EDT
Seems worth it to me. YOU? Frankencolt 6520
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Google-Fu reveals other Colt factory 1/9 M4 profile barrels around the timeframe (if you look of the serial of the pictured rifle, 2000 production). They'd work up some 1/9 twist if the order was large enough...(probably reprofiled HBARs). I believe it's a factory rifle personally. I can't do it at $800. I probably would at $700. Too many irons in the fire right now.
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[#5]
If you want to shoot cheap 55gr ammo aren't you better off with 1 in 9?
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[#6]
Very similar to my pre AWB Colt Sporter lightweight. Doesn't appear to have the pinned in sear block, bet it has the web in the lower receiver instead.
My SL doesn't have the M203 profile barrel. The gun will take the newer Colt full auto bolt carriers if you don't like the half moon type Not sure by looking at the pics if it has the large or small hammer and trigger pins, not that big a deal anyway. Slap a collapsible stock on it and you'll have an awesome Colt carbine |
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1/9 has been discussed as the ideal rifling in several books and videos. I'm no ballistics expert though. I have read in many places that the 1/7 was only specified in the .mil requirements because 1/9 will not stabilize the M856 tracer round. Having said that, if you are not shooting M856 tracer, 1/9 should be good. I have a Bushmaster that is 1/9 and it has been a tack driver with M193 and M855 for whatever that is worth.
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[#8]
Why not? Price is right.
Seems like a unique configuration. How many of these are there? |
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[#9]
A Restricted A2 Govt lower, C AF forge code upper , great condition = no brainer for me @ $799.99
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do they use the Colt specific oversized trigger pins? View Quote Those have always been .154" IIRC. The larger pins came around the time of the 94 Clinton Ban if my memory serves me right. Someone with better provenance on Colt pin size timeframe might chime in, but that's how I remember it. I had a Sporter II in the late 1980s, and was always pawing over everything in the stores since then. Large FCG hammer/trigger pins didn't show up until after the ban. |
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[#13]
I bought one of these...new old stock with restricted roll mark. Delivered to my FFL today, picking up tomorrow. Oh, I have a SP1 coming in next week too.
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[#14]
Are we sure the model number is correct or parts weren't swapped out? From what I see online, the 6520 is the fixed carry handle version that was replaced in production by the 6720.
Supposed to have a collapsible stock, I see mostly M4s but a few CAR stocks on lower serial number guns. They all have pencil barrels. Not even sure if Colt ever made an M4 profile barrel in 1:9 twist. listed as same model number but mfg. by Colt Defense, config is what I expected: https://www.cdnnsports.com/colt-defense-ar6520-ar15-a2-govt-carbine-le-used.html?___SID=U#.WbB9iciGOUk I supposed there were model variations, but both stock and barrel seem like a big variation to be the same model number |
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That wouldn't make any sense on a Gov't carbine. Those have always been .154" IIRC. The larger pins came around the time of the 94 Clinton Ban if my memory serves me right. Someone with better provenance on Colt pin size timeframe might chime in, but that's how I remember it. I had a Sporter II in the late 1980s, and was always pawing over everything in the stores since then. Large FCG hammer/trigger pins didn't show up until after the ban. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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do they use the Colt specific oversized trigger pins? Those have always been .154" IIRC. The larger pins came around the time of the 94 Clinton Ban if my memory serves me right. Someone with better provenance on Colt pin size timeframe might chime in, but that's how I remember it. I had a Sporter II in the late 1980s, and was always pawing over everything in the stores since then. Large FCG hammer/trigger pins didn't show up until after the ban. |
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large pin sizes for FCG were a thing dating back to the SP1 guns... I think they continued until some point in 1999. I believe the majority of Colt 6920 with LE restrictions on receiver have the large pin
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[#17]
Colt did make A LE6922 it is a 6920 with A 1/9 barrel according to the book Black Rifle II.
They also list AR6520,AR6522,AR6525,AR6526,AR6530,AR6536 but none of these have a M4 profile barrel. |
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Did you pick the CDNN rifle up? Care to share pictures? View Quote Picked up a couple more this weekend. A brand new 6920 with Restricted RM and the Cdnn 6535...spend a few extra bucks on this one...lol Gave a try on the SP1's at the Rock Island auction...price went up fast...the one I really wanted went for 4750.00 plus the 15% fee on top and shipping. Too rich. |
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[#20]
Nice. Well when you the 1/9 m4 profile rando-rifle, I'd love to see pics. Thinking about one but I need convinced. Lol
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[#21]
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Nice. Well when you the 1/9 m4 profile rando-rifle, I'd love to see pics. Thinking about one but I need convinced. Lol View Quote I am told Cdnn will be having a lot more Colt restricted rifles coming to GB soon. The 6520, 6320 and other configurations are being auctioned off. The prices they have listed on their site are ridiculous. The ones going on GB are the best of the best. I don't mind paying a little extra now, knowing they will not be offered again. Many of these offerings are small in numbers and where built for PD around the country. With the upgrade programs many departments are taking part in, we are going to see some more inventory become available. |
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I will post pics later this week. Not picking up until tomorrow... I am told Cdnn will be having a lot more Colt restricted rifles coming to GB soon. The 6520, 6320 and other configurations are being auctioned off. The prices they have listed on their site are ridiculous. The ones going on GB are the best of the best. I don't mind paying a little extra now, knowing they will not be offered again. Many of these offerings are small in numbers and where built for PD around the country. With the upgrade programs many departments are taking part in, we are going to see some more inventory become available. View Quote |
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large pin sizes for FCG were a thing dating back to the SP1 guns... I think they continued until some point in 1999. I believe the majority of Colt 6920 with LE restrictions on receiver have the large pin View Quote |
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[#25]
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This must be why the Cdnn rifles have fixed stocks the 6320 originally came with the collapsible stock View Quote |
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[#26]
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1/9 has been discussed as the ideal rifling in several books and videos. I'm no ballistics expert though. I have read in many places that the 1/7 was only specified in the .mil requirements because 1/9 will not stabilize the M856 tracer round. Having said that, if you are not shooting M856 tracer, 1/9 should be good. I have a Bushmaster that is 1/9 and it has been a tack driver with M193 and M855 for whatever that is worth. View Quote |
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[#28]
Picked one up today. Bummed it came with a splintered a with no c stamp on the upper. I did read this is normal for older a2 Le rifles. Aside from that everything else looked good. No rust. Comes with a colt 20 round mag,
Booklet, and sling. |
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[#30]
I like!...Nice pics,thanks for posting..Am seriously thinking of getting one
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[#31]
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Picked one up today. Bummed it came with a splintered a with no c stamp on the upper. I did read this is normal for older a2 Le rifles. Aside from that everything else looked good. No rust. Comes with a colt 20 round mag, Booklet, and sling. View Quote |
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[#32]
didn't notice that, they are 7.
The original pic in the cdnn website also shows 7 holes. Other parts are a half moon c stamped bcg 07 / 00 O cmp marked barrel metal door a2 stock |
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didn't notice that, they are 7. The original pic in the cdnn website also shows 7 holes. Other parts are a half moon c stamped bcg 07 / 00 O cmp marked barrel metal door a2 stock View Quote |
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I went back and looked at the pictures on their website. Sure enough...7 hole in the pictures. And not just the model you bought...all of those trade in Colts. I’d be right p*ssed if I paid $2k their asking for some of those and have them show up with Expanse handguards (which they have a large quantity of for sale). I bet the 6 holes are being sold off. View Quote |
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[#35]
I agree with it not being a dealbreaker on the $799 model. I think a 1/9” Colt M4 profile barrel would be cool to have. Still thinking about one.
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1/9 has been discussed as the ideal rifling in several books and videos. I'm no ballistics expert though. I have read in many places that the 1/7 was only specified in the .mil requirements because 1/9 will not stabilize the M856 tracer round. Having said that, if you are not shooting M856 tracer, 1/9 should be good. I have a Bushmaster that is 1/9 and it has been a tack driver with M193 and M855 for whatever that is worth. View Quote Nice looking rifle. New or used? Looks new. |
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I went back and looked at the pictures on their website. Sure enough...7 hole in the pictures. And not just the model you bought...all of those trade in Colts. I’d be right p*ssed if I paid $2k their asking for some of those and have them show up with Expanse handguards (which they have a large quantity of for sale). I bet the 6 holes are being sold off. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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didn't notice that, they are 7. The original pic in the cdnn website also shows 7 holes. Other parts are a half moon c stamped bcg 07 / 00 O cmp marked barrel metal door a2 stock |
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[#38]
Interesting. Did the ribs flare out to the very edge of the side (like the CAR 6 holes) or are they as pictured from the example provided in this thread?
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[#39]
In all fairness, a Colt of that vintage MAY have originally come with fat M4 style handguards anyway.
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[#40]
I have two of these from different vendors, not from CDNN, and the one has the slimmer profile handguard and the newer of the two has the fatter M4 type handguard...so lets put all fears to the side, and but one of these while still available. Have other configurations with the slimeer handguard as well...slight variations in the make up and the composition of the handguards...pretty small details, but noticeable.
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What other vendor had these? View Quote |
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[#43]
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That wouldn't make any sense on a Gov't carbine. Those have always been .154" IIRC. The larger pins came around the time of the 94 Clinton Ban if my memory serves me right. Someone with better provenance on Colt pin size timeframe might chime in, but that's how I remember it. I had a Sporter II in the late 1980s, and was always pawing over everything in the stores since then. Large FCG hammer/trigger pins didn't show up until after the ban. View Quote All Colt semi auto rifles had large trigger/hammer pins between 1990~2009. |
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[#44]
CDNN has type 2 style collapsible stocked AR6520's in stock for $800.00 https://www.cdnnsports.com/colt-ar6520-ar15-a2-govt-carbine-le-used.html#.WffpDDT3ac0
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