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Posted: 3/15/2015 4:26:56 PM EDT

Well guys, my long awaited search for a nice Colt SP1 Carbine is over. I was at a local gun show this morning with a couple of my 1911s to sell and came across a very nice SP1 Carbine for $1800. I did not have the cash, nor did my two 1911s amount to anywhere near the price. So, I went home, but kept think about what I had that I was willing to try and trade. After lunch and our daily walk, I loaded up my two Remington R1s and a Remington R51 (one that works) and headed back to the show. Needless to say, It was a trade. I know I came out on top as far as value is concerned. Plus, the Colt has a good new home and it will keep all of the other retros company, including my 1977 Colt SP1 rifle. Serial number is SP 149*** which puts it at 1981 according to Colt. It is in really good condition. The BCG has hardly any wear whatsoever. The buttstock look brand new. It also came with two Colt AR-15 5.56mm 20-round magazines and one Colt AR-15 .223 magazine. Somebody took very good care of this Colt. Anyhow, I just thought I would share. It was a good day. BTW, this is AR15 #33 in the collection.

Posted: 3/15/2015 4:42:40 PM EDT

[#1]

BEAUTIFUL! Good Score, congrats

Posted: 3/15/2015 4:47:13 PM EDT

[#2]

Good deal. Fine acquisition!

Posted: 3/15/2015 4:55:08 PM EDT

[#3]

The first AR I ever shot.

Beautiful score man

Posted: 3/15/2015 5:14:41 PM EDT

[#4]

Considering I don't know what EITHER of those two Remingtons are I'm gonna say GOOD TRADE!

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:18:07 PM EDT

[#5]

Good job on trading that freedom group junk for something that can only go up in value.

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:18:40 PM EDT

[#6]

Nice one.

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:28:03 PM EDT

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Good job on trading that freedom group junk for something that can only go up in value.

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That is what I told my wife. The Colt will always increase in value while the pistols will decrease in value.

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:29:00 PM EDT

[#8]

great trade and beautiful gun , that stock looks minty

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:29:03 PM EDT

[#9]

Nice weapon!

Posted: 3/15/2015 6:58:14 PM EDT

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great trade and beautiful gun , that stock looks minty

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It is. There is hardly a scratch on it.

Posted: 3/15/2015 7:01:42 PM EDT

[#11]

Congrats. Glad your luck was good and you got the win.

Posted: 3/15/2015 7:11:55 PM EDT

[#12]

What a score! If I saw this baby I might have traded one of my Browning Hi Power T series. Well, maybe not.

But you did good and definitely came out ahead on this deal/trade. Wow. Thanks for sharing.

Posted: 3/15/2015 7:29:59 PM EDT

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What a score! If I saw this baby I might have traded one of my Browning Hi Power T series. Well, maybe not.

But you did good and definitely came out ahead on this deal/trade. Wow. Thanks for sharing.

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I had almost thought about trading one of my HPs, but quickly discarded that idea. I like my HPs too much.

Posted: 3/15/2015 8:02:49 PM EDT

[#14]

NICE !!!!!

Posted: 3/15/2015 8:25:16 PM EDT

[#15]

Yes, very nice rifle.
OK, in reality, the anodizing on uppers and lowers don't always match, even on the real deal.
Just a newbie observation.

Posted: 3/15/2015 11:38:21 PM EDT

[#16]

great catch! handsome carbine, enjoy it!

Posted: 3/16/2015 1:20:48 AM EDT

[#17]

Very cool - an SP1 Carbine and rifle are both on my list!

Well, done sir.

Posted: 3/16/2015 1:59:48 AM EDT

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Yes, very nice rifle.
OK, in reality, the anodizing on uppers and lowers don't always match, even on the real deal.
Just a newbie observation.

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Yup, the upper has that military finish look and the lower has the more typical SP1 color. I like them a little off, look at the real deal thread and you'll see most have mismatched upper/lower shades.

Posted: 3/16/2015 11:02:50 AM EDT

[#19]

Nice score! I love My SP1 carbine. For some reason out of all my guns it gets my heart pumping more.

Posted: 3/16/2015 12:40:32 PM EDT

[#20]

Here are both SP1s.

1977 Colt Sporter SP1 and 1980 Colt SP1 Carbine

Posted: 3/16/2015 2:46:13 PM EDT

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Here are both SP1s.

1977 Colt Sporter SP1 and 1980 Colt SP1 Carbine

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That's a really nice pair

As long as you trade current production items for discontinued items, you'll always come out on top IMHO.

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