1970's Colt

[Gunnrunner]

Need some info on a Brand New in box and plastic 1970's Colt AR 15 Sporter 20" barrel serial # SP1 355**
Value ?
or any info
Thanks

 

[liberal-hater]

I'll jump in with a guess that in this market you could ask $2000 for an early SP1, new in box. Maybe a bit more.

 

[nick237]

I like that steam roller lol

 

[DoubleA]

Mint examples go for $1300 on average. You can try $2000 as a start, but I doubt demand is all that high at the kind of price point.

 

[Leibermuster]

$700 tops. Old school.

 

[npbra]

$700 tops. Old school.

Yah, I don't think so. Demand is getting better for the older stock AR's. People are starting to get tired of the pimped out ones and starting to collect the originals again. More in the $1200-1400 range.

 

[8 ball]

Yeah, probably 12-15ish.

 

[AK]

The NIB aspect will only appeal to Colt collectors. The SP1 is the first ever civilian AR and has a lightweight 1/12" barrel, no forward assist or brass deflector, no rail estate, no mag fence, and a large pin forward hole which needs an adapter to mount modern uppers. It's not a bad gun in any way but it's generally the opposite of what people are looking for today.

A Norinco CQ-311 will get you the same gun that shoots just as well and looks less pretty for at least half the cost (and accepts any modern small pin upper), so even as a "starter" AR the SP1 lacks appeal.

$1000-1200 would be realistic being NIB. Most 20" Colt rifles aren't moving on the EE if they're much above that. You could start at $1500 but expect to drop $100 with each bump.

 

[sigrob]

the ser # starts sp so the 1 is part of the serial number eg: sp 1355xx so this is a 6 digit gun. 1355xx would make it mid-late 1980s manufacture.

 

[robin2y]

I would put a bit of a premium on truely NIB... ...would think 1500 to 1800 range is not unreasonable.
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[GLOCK_PERFECTION]

If it's truly NIB, you could start at 1600$ and probably sell it at 1500$

 

[head-shot]

That rifle is a close representation of a Vietnam era rifle. It was made in 1974 Pre-ban. I would think it could easily bring 1500.00- 2000.00 USD. I am no expert on the value, To a collector, the value would probably be more, especially when you have the original box and information documents are present.
Blue Book Of Gun Values

SP-1 - .223 Rem, cal., original Colt paramilitary configuration without forward bolt assist, 20 in. barrel with 1:12 in. twist, identifiable by the triangular shaped handguards/forearm, no case deflector, A1 sights, finishes included parkerizing and nickel, approx. 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 1963-1984.

100% - $2100
98% - $1975
95% - $1850
90% - $1725
80% - $1600

Early mfg. will command substantial premiums, especially very low ser. nos. - ser. range is SP00001 (1963) - SP55301 (1976).
Mint original condition models with early two and three digit serial numbers are selling in the $3250 - $3500 range.

 

[enefgee]

That rifle is a close representation of a Vietnam era rifle. It was made in 1974 Pre-ban. I would think it could easily bring 1500.00- 2000.00 USD. I am no expert on the value, To a collector, the value would probably be more, especially when you have the original box and information documents are present.
Blue Book Of Gun Values

SP-1 - .223 Rem, cal., original Colt paramilitary configuration without forward bolt assist, 20 in. barrel with 1:12 in. twist, identifiable by the triangular shaped handguards/forearm, no case deflector, A1 sights, finishes included parkerizing and nickel, approx. 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 1963-1984.

100% - $2100
98% - $1975
95% - $1850
90% - $1725
80% - $1600

Early mfg. will command substantial premiums, especially very low ser. nos. - ser. range is SP00001 (1963) - SP55301 (1976).
Mint original condition models with early two and three digit serial numbers are selling in the $3250 - $3500 range.

As noted, this is a 1980's gun - not an 'early production" gun

 

[head-shot]

Number is SP1355** so it should be 74?


Colt 800-962-COLT
CC001616 and Below - Pre-Ban
CH019500 and Below - Pre-Ban
GC018500 and Below - Pre-Ban
LH011326 and Below - Pre-Ban
MH086020 and Below - Pre-Ban
NL004800 and Below - Pre-Ban
SL027246 and Below - Pre-Ban
SP360200 and Below - Pre-Ban
1963 SP00001-SP00023**
1964 SP00101
1965 SP02501
1966 SP05600
1967 SP08250
1968 SP10750
1969 SP14000-SP14653
1970 SP15001-SP15473
1971 SP16001
1972 SP19401
1973 SP24201
1974 SP32601
1975 SP43801
1976 SP55301
1977 SP67651
1978 SP83400
ST038100 and Below - Pre-Ban
TA10100 and Below - Pre-Ban
BD000134 and Below - Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model)
MT00001 and Above - Post-Ban
BK000001and Above - Post Ban (CAR-A3)
CST000001 and Above - Post-Ban (Began Late 1997 Production)
CMH000001 and Above - Post Ban
CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production

As noted, this is a 1980's gun - not an 'early production" gun

 

[Robbs]

Early mfg. will command substantial premiums, especially very low ser. nos. - ser. range is SP00001 (1963) - SP55301 (1976).
Mint original condition models with early two and three digit serial numbers are selling in the $3250 - $3500 range.

Maybe in the US? I would like to see one go for over $3000.00 in Canada. I have a feeling it will be a long time coming.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

Everyone wants a carbean.

 

[sf]

$700 tops. Old school.

Not a chance. SP1 was already selling at more than $700 back in the 70's-80's.

 

[P0WERWAGON]

the US prices are alot different than canadian prices. there they have a cult like following, here more just koolaid drinkers. watch the EE. most sit at the $1200 mark and just fade to the bottom of the pile.

only the Gucci guns get more money, but the seller is usually losing money on it.