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Posted: 2/28/2010 2:11:38 PM EDT
For sale locally and I'm trying to find out some info before I approach the seller. He wants $1600. Looks like an older model. Deal or no deal?
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No Way!!!!! I just purchased a Colt MT6700 and did quite a bit of research as to values on used Colts. You are looking at a $900-$1,000 rifle depending on how many rounds are included. He may have gotten $1,600 this time last year, but not in today market. You can buy a new Colt for that, and a nice one at that!!! The optic is a cheap Aimpoint knock off and the company , IIRC, is now out of business, that should tell you something right there. I wouldn't add anything for the optic, let me put it that way.
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It is a local online add and I hoped to get some info from here before I speak with the seller; want to be informed so I can get a good deal. Can you tell the model, apprx age from this picture? I have been wanting a retro colt. I appears to be an SP-1 carbine. They were made from the early 60's to the early 80's. I can't imagine it actually being worth $1600 unless it's a 4-digit serial in VG+ condition. |
| Like said earlier it is a Colt Sporter (SP1) Carbine. Colt made SP1 carbines from 77-85. If all original and in nice shape the going price around here is 1250+. In NY they are 1500+. The scope adds nothing, The mags add nothing and one looks to be 40 rd aftermarket junk mag. How much ammo? The aluminum stock is desireable and some guys are paying 300+ just for the stocks. As far as retro classics go they are nice and if you can get it for a good price it will only go up in value. Offer him $1200.00 and see what he says. It isn't going anywhere at $1600 for some time and I would think It would have to be like new or NIB with all accessories before it would go to $1600. |
| Yep. SP1 carbine. $1600 is steep. Id say $1200 tops, if in real good condition. That is not a modern carbine by any definition. No M4 feed ramps, 1-12 inch twist, gray finish, etc. If you wanted a retro carbine you would not be asking about it, so it's probably not for you unless you could get it at a steal, which you will not. |
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I'm with iscert416. $1200 or so is the going rate depending on condition and accessories. The scope is not considered an accessory and from the looks of the mags the gun is not in new condition.
If it's a four digit lower than the gun is worth less because it's not in the original form. If you do buy it look at the individual parts for Colt identifiers. Almost every major part will be easily identifiable. (stock, carrier, bolt, FCG, upper, lower, barrel, FSB, handguards, grip). If all those pieces are correct than you can probably assume the rest is original. (unless something stands out.) The cheap optic and mount are not indicative that the rifle was messed with. It's a nice gun especially if you get it to a reasonable price. |
| Thanks for the info and advise. I'm fairly new to AR's, had no clue about them when I purchased my first, but lucked out and picked a pretty good one. I don't have full on BRD yet, but am wanting an older model for my second purchase. Thanks again, if I end up getting it I will post pics. |
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Thanks for the info and advise. I'm fairly new to AR's, had no clue about them when I purchased my first, but lucked out and picked a pretty good one. I don't have full on BRD yet, but am wanting an older model for my second purchase. Thanks again, if I end up getting it I will post pics. OK, it was not clear to me from your OP that were interested in an older type. If that is the case, that is a good rifle if it is in solid condition. However, $1600 is still too high. Offer him $1000, and tell him he can keep the Tac-point and bullets. If he sells them separate, he may get close to his asking price, and you can join us in the retro forums. |
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