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3/28/2003 3:03:20 PM EDT
Other than Daniel Defense?  Anyone have any info?
3/28/2003 3:24:34 PM EDT
[#1]
There are a few Colt's from the original 6700's out there, at $400 a pop.

Not much help, I know.
3/28/2003 3:34:55 PM EDT
[#2]
The Colts are rare and generally run $350 - $400.  They are take offs from large pin R6700
Sporter Competition rifles.  They have no markings though some may have proof marks in front past the dust cover.  As for the Daniel Defense uppers, they are Les Baer Custom flattop uppers that they (Daniel Defense) enlarged the front pivot hole on.  As the fine print says "hand fitting may be necessary".  In other words, some hand filing may be necessary to fit the pivot pin.
3/28/2003 5:01:10 PM EDT
[#3]
I do know that the Daniel Defense uppers are Les Baer customs.  But Les Baer does not enlarge the hole.  I may just look for one of the Colts.
3/28/2003 5:56:20 PM EDT
[#4]
Armalite also made flat tops for the SP-1.  The quality and finish were excellent. Unfortunately, they no longer make them.  I have three uppers built on these and they function perfectly.
3/28/2003 11:54:44 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
I do know that the Daniel Defense uppers are Les Baer customs.  But Les Baer does not enlarge the hole.  I may just look for one of the Colts.
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Sorry that I was not clear in stating that Daniel Defense did the enlarging of the front pivot hole.  Post has been edited to reflect that.  
3/29/2003 1:59:08 AM EDT
[#6]
Or you can get a pin adapter, large to small for about ten bucks.
That will allow you to mount small pin uppers to your older Colt lower.
Thats what I ended up having to do on my Sporter.
3/29/2003 4:48:30 PM EDT
[#7]
I currently have the adapter pin for my Bushy upper on my SP1.  I am going to start building a new AR and thought I would begin with rebuilding by Bushmaster upper for my SP1 with a large pin upper, and then use the small pin upper as the start of my new one.  I have to have my current Bushmaster upper on the SP1 lower because it is all pre-ban.
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