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Posted: 6/2/2011 1:21:28 PM EDT
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I picked up an unfired Colt SP1 today at an estate sale. The serial number is SP0172X. The rifle appears to be new with 0% wear anywhere. Does anyone have an idea of what it is worth?
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If your correct on the serial # it is a 1964 model! Remember that if it starts with SP1 the 1 is part of the serial#! Post up some pics of:
Bolt n carrier Buffer Upper and lower Barrel markings And overall pics And we can help you identify correct parts! I would say you did excellent on the price, if it is a four digit SP1! I Paid $1200 ish for my 6000 range 1966 SP1! |
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The mag well is marked as following:
Colt AR-15 CAL. .223 Model SP1 SER. SP0172X The lower has an extra roll pin for the buffer tube(?) The Selector Switch has a hole in the center on both sides. The right side of the receiver on the mag well has a + sign Upper Unmarked except for the left and right marking for windage. The Windage dial is marked 1,2,3,4,5 The upper is very finley finished as is the lower Internals The buffer has a grey peice on the front unlike buffers that I'm use to. Bolt is hard chromed Firing pin retaining pin that runs through the side of the bolt carrier has a flat head on it. The screws have only 1 stake apeice Barrel The number 12 is stamped under the forward portion of the barrel. On the right side of the barrel between the Front Sight Support Base's legs appears to be stamped with a "W" and a triangle beside it. The front Sight Support Base has a very smooth finish with no markings. 3 Prong FH Stock The buttstock is solid with no trap door and the sling swivel protrudes fron the bottom. It is held in place with a pin running through the stock. If I can figure out how to post pics I will do so. Thanks for all of your help! |
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Quoted: I'm sure it's been asked a 100 times, but how do I post pics of it? You need to host them on a site like photobucket.com Or if you want, I can host them here in my media files storage. You would need to email them to me. IM me if you want me to post them for you. |
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I'm sure it's been asked a 100 times, but how do I post pics of it? http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=3&t=638569 this should help with the pic posting thing 
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1006.jpg Man, I'm poppin' a chubby here. That is beautiful, and looks correct to me! Outstanding deal. Absolutely outstanding. Congrats to the OP! ETA: Oh, and yeah, you're right! That buffer looks odd to me, too. If you want, I'll swap you for a brand new one...just to help you out! 
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There isnt a fleck of carb anywhere. I just cant bring myself to shoot it
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(I never find deals like that) I would not openly offer to buy something here in the Retro Forum against the COC.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1009.jpg OK, now that blows me away. A Colt factory parkerized full round gas key. 
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OP,Just for the record,that W on the barrel is really an upside down M. M= magnetic partical tested,,the VP in triangle = verified proof.
You did extremely well with that score.Did you get the original box and or accessories with it? I have one, sn 1183 born Nov 16,1964,Unfired in the box with all accessories.I will NEVER,EVER shoot it. Also for the record,1964 serial numbers ended at about 2500,since mine is Nov,it's safe to say yours was built in late Nov,early Dec 1964. |
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1009.jpg OK, now that blows me away. A Colt factory parkerized full round gas key.
Good catch! |
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1009.jpg OK, now that blows me away. A Colt factory parkerized full round gas key.
Top is out of my 64 SP1,,2nd one is out of a 65 or 66 to 68 SP1 with NO "C" mark on it: 
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/capnrob97/SP1009.jpg OK, now that blows me away. A Colt factory parkerized full round gas key.
My 1965 has one too. |
| That was an excellent find and I don't believe I'd shoot that one either. I'm not jealous but I would have jumped all over it. I've seen quite a few lately from $700 to $2200 in not as good condition and not as low on the serial number. Most had also been monkeyed with a bit. I've been searching for a deal on a low number parts correct SP-1 also. Will eventually find one I recon. Got to be in the right place at the right time with cash. |
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