I am looking at a RRA AR-15 for sale.
It has a 20" barrel with no brake, only a groove around the end of the barrel. The upper is the old style (A1?) single piece without the A2 sights. It also comes with one 20 rounder and a Eurolux 4x20 top mount scope. The have the price at $750. Fair?

Steve

That sounds "fair", since it comes with the scope.  Personally, since you can get a new Bushmaster for that same price, with the A2 sights, I'd would rather go that route and get known quality/warranty.

The "RRA" rifle you mention... are you sure it's all RRA?  The "groove around the end of the barrel" sure sounds like an Olympic Arms barrel to me, and not a RRA.

Most RRA rifles I have seen have a smooth bbl all the way out, no groove.  Most all of the Oly's have the groove.

I wasn't aware RRA even ever made an A1 type upper receiver.

Sounds like this could be a parts gun.

I don't know what the scope is worth but I don't factor accessories into the price when looking at stuff unless it's Aimpoint, Trijicon, Leupold, etc, etc.

Just looking at the rifle itself (which does sound like a parts gun) I would say in the $600.00 range. Even though some folks prefer A1 sights, they actually hurt the value.

The "RRA" rifle you mention... are you sure it's all RRA?  The "groove around the end of the barrel" sure sounds like an Olympic Arms barrel to me, and not a RRA. Most RRA rifles I have seen have a smooth bbl all the way out, no groove.  Most all of the Oly's have the groove. I wasn't aware RRA even ever made an A1 type upper receiver. Sounds like this could be a parts gun.

It may very well be a parts gun. If I can get the Bushmaster for the same price in an A2 version, I may pass on this one.
The scope is not really that big a deal because I have an Elcan for it.

Steve

aimsurplus.com/acatalog/AIM_BushMaster_Rifles_3.html

$719 for a Bushamaster carbine, $729 for a 20" complete A2 rifle.

Figure $20 or so for shipping, and find a local FFL who will do the transfers for you... for $20-$30.