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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt AR15 Mags. Are they early versions?

Posted: 8/23/2003 6:08:40 PM EDT

My brother found three 30rd Colt AR15 Magazines at an antique store. They are in great shape and he only paid $15.00 for the lot(why can't I find deals like that). The baseplate is marked Colt AR15. The follower is dark green(almost black) that looks like bakelite and has a number stamped in white. The number for the mag I am looking at now is 62665A. One of the mags has the same number that is stamped on the follower stamped into the metal on the side of the mag. Any idea when the mags were made?

Posted: 8/23/2003 9:43:43 PM EDT

[#1]

Those mags were made in the late 60s and were some of Colt's first 30 round magazines.

If in good condition, they do command a slightly higher price to collectors (about $30 - $40 each).

Tell me, does the floor plate have "Cal 5.56" stamped on it, or "Cal .223"?

Thanks,

Cody @ Magazine Specialties

Posted: 8/24/2003 6:39:22 AM EDT

[#2]

Cody,It has "CAL 5.56MM" stamped on the bottom plate as well as "COLT'S FIREARMS DIVISION" and their address.

Posted: 8/24/2003 10:27:09 AM EDT

[#3]

More info here: [url]www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/magazines/colt68-69.html[/url]

Posted: 8/24/2003 10:52:15 AM EDT

[#4]

Great link XM777, thanks.

Posted: 8/24/2003 11:43:32 AM EDT

[#5]

I've got a 20rd. stamped .223 on the base plate. The mag body has a stamped circle with the number 1 inside it on the left side.

I'm told it was for the original SP1.

Posted: 8/24/2003 11:46:30 AM EDT

[#6]

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I've got a 20rd. stamped .223 on the base plate. The mag body has a stamped circle with the number 1 inside it on the left side.

I'm told it was for the original SP1.

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That is correct, they were for the SP1. Unless it is in perfect condition, it will only bring slightly higher (very slightly) than a regular USGI 20rnder.

Posted: 8/24/2003 1:50:56 PM EDT

[#7]

I'd say rather piss poor shape:

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=47&iGalleryUnq=634&iImageUnq=16534[/img]

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=47&iGalleryUnq=634&iImageUnq=16535[/img]

No, it's not for sell no matter what condition it's in.[:)]

Posted: 8/24/2003 3:54:32 PM EDT

[#8]

Sweep,

Nice pics, but can you post a pic or two of the Circle-1? I've been looking for a good pic for my FAQ.

-Troy

Posted: 8/24/2003 9:49:26 PM EDT

[#9]

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Sweep,

Nice pics, but can you post a pic or two of the Circle-1? I've been looking for a good pic for my FAQ.

-Troy

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I tried but it didn't turn out, the mark is very faint but I'll try it again when I get my battery charged up...just for you.[:)]

Posted: 8/24/2003 9:59:45 PM EDT

[#10]

Battery was charged! Here's the best I could do:

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=47&iGalleryUnq=634&iImageUnq=16550[/img]

As I said, it's in rather bad shape and the center of the "1" has been worn off.[:(]

Posted: 8/24/2003 11:52:45 PM EDT

[#11]

Thanks!!!

-Troy

Posted: 8/25/2003 11:02:38 AM EDT

[#12]

You're welcome. Let me know if you want another view. I'll make it pose anyway ya want.[;)]

Posted: 8/25/2003 3:32:04 PM EDT

[#13]

A vertical pic of the whole mag, with the Circle-1 visible, would be fantastic.

-Troy

Posted: 8/25/2003 7:36:40 PM EDT

[#14]

Here's two, one with an inset of the "1":

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=47&iGalleryUnq=634&iImageUnq=16588[/img]

[img]http://photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=47&iGalleryUnq=634&iImageUnq=16589[/img]

BTW, I got this thing as a gift from Tippie. He picked it up at the Shot Show down in FL. It's nice to have friends in low places.[:D]

Edit: Ooops! you said "verticle". Being a male, I think of my subjects horizontally.[naughty]

Posted: 8/25/2003 7:54:49 PM EDT

[#15]

Dammit! I just realized I should have put the little "tm" symbol on those pics![BD]

Posted: 8/25/2003 9:48:06 PM EDT

[#16]

Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Thanks much!

-Troy

Posted: 8/25/2003 10:37:52 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Thanks much!

-Troy

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Any time! Just glad I'm good for something![:)]

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