Hi guys, Ive got a question for you.  The hardware store downtown is relocating, and in the process they are losing their gun section.  So, as a result they are having a gun clearance right now.  I go to check them out, and they have 10% off all their guns.  One that they have is a Colt AR-15 A2.  That is what it said on the lower receiver.  It looked fairly old.  It did not have a forward assist, or a case deflector.  It had a 20" barrel, A1 sights, the lower receiver did not have the raised section around the mag button, it was flat.  I was surprised at how light it was.....it was lighter than my 16" RRA.  The stock felt like more of a plastic than my current stock.  It just felt more plasticy.  It came with 7 USGI (Colt and Adventure Line) mags, which all looked good.  I believe it said "Sporter" or "Sporter II" on the lower receiver, I cant remember which.  The rifle was in good condition, it looked like it hadnt been fired too much.  It had a bayonet lug, and a flash hider.  Thats all I can think of for right now.  Based on the above information, is it possible  to distinguish an approximate age?  Value?  He was asking $1250 for it, take 10% off and it goes to $1125.  Id guess it would come down a little more once they get closer to the end of stocking guns.  Is it something I should pick up, or pass on?  Any help you could give me would be appreciated.  

It may have been worth $1100 during the ban, but it's not worth that now. $800 yes, $900 maybe.  That's all I'd consider paying for it; but then I'm a cheapskate

I would not buy it for that price.....or anywhere close

since:

A) it is an older model

B) Not a collector version

C) That money gets you a brand new, top of the line AR today, PLUS extra mags

my $.02

Thanks guys I will pass on it.  I was planning on getting a 20" Stag/RRA so I will go ahead with those plans.  Just wanted to check on this first.  Thanks.  

it is a transitional model...done to use up the A1 parts before going all A2...nice light rifle...but too much in $