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Posted: 9/17/2002 7:50:26 PM EDT
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I have a 7.62x39 Colt Sporter, the 16" model, a post ban without the bayonet lug. Overall its 90% or better, though the barrel is pitted from firing corrosive ammo. It functions fine and the accuracy is good. It comes with one Colt marked 20 rounder. Whats it worth?? Thanks, |
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If its a Sporter, I believe its a pre-ban. Some Sporters (maybe all?) don't have bayonet lugs. Mine doesn't. Post-bans are called Match Targets, not Sporters... Check out the various serial number lists online. Here's one: old.ar15.com/legal/serialNumberList.asp Colt 800-962-COLT CC001616 and Below - Pre-Ban CH019500 and Below - Pre-Ban GC018500 and Below - Pre-Ban LH011326 and Below - Pre-Ban MH086020 and Below - Pre-Ban NL004800 and Below - Pre-Ban SL027246 and Below - Pre-Ban SP360200 and Below - Pre-Ban 1963 SP00001-SP00023** 1964 SP00101 1965 SP02501 1966 SP05600 1967 SP08250 1968 SP10750 1969 SP14000-SP14653 1970 SP15001-SP15473 1971 SP16001 1972 SP19401 1973 SP24201 1974 SP32601 1975 SP43801 1976 SP55301 1977 SP67651 1978 SP83400 ST038100 and Below - Pre-Ban TA10100 and Below - Pre-Ban BD000134 and Below - Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) MT00001 and Above - Post-Ban BK000001and Above - Post Ban (CAR-A3) CST000001 and Above - Post-Ban (Began Late 1997 Production) CMH000001 and Above - Post Ban CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production Contact Colt to be sure. You may have a preban which equals MORE MONEY... 
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Ignore all the others who might reply, I'll give you $550 right now...Yeah, I'm joking unless you do want to sell it to me at that price. Actually, I think preban Sporters normally start at $1000 and go up from there. The lowers alone can go for $800 or more depending on configuration(raised fence, reinforced mag well, etc.) In the last few weeks, prices have seemed kinda high in Texas but I bought my Sporter Target last month for $1500 complete with the original 20" upper/A2 stock as well as a 16" carbine upper/RRA 6-pos collapsing stock, 10, G.I. spec 30 round mags and 2, 20 round G.I. spec Colt mags. |
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Frank-- the only reason I didn't post the value is cuz I really don't know... I would say at least $1200 since its a used pre-ban, but then barrel corrosion is another factor, plus magazines are rare (I think even rarer than my 9mm). It all depends on what you think its worth too. Ask high, see what offers you get, then decide... New condition .223 pre-bans go for about $1600+ in some places. If you sell it, sell it as a complete pre-ban configured gun to prevetn any confusion the ATF may want to throw your way. I do know that if you added a .223 upper (find a deal, preferably keep it a Colt), it might be worth A LOT more since its 2 guns in one, but then the next person that comes along may want to pick out their own configuration on a new upper... (assuming you sell it). PS: Colt uppers are EXPENSIVE, but worth every penny. I have a pre-ban 20" 1/7 Match HBAR, and for the "right offer" I may be willing to sell... but I doubt it since they are hard to get, and are really good quality... What is the twist rate of your barrel and the barrel markings? should be on the barrel, behind the flash hider. Something like C MP 1/7 7.62 |
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Energizer, The barrel markings are; "C MP 7.62x39 1/12". The serial number is LH0028xx so it should be a pre-ban... BUT......it has one of those sear blocks in the lower receiver !?!?!? Its also marked "Sporter" which should make it a pre ban I'm told. I have been out elk hunting so this is the first I have been able to reply. I appreciate the responses on this. FN in MT |
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