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Lot 581: Pre-Ban 1965 Production C&R Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Exceptional Pre-Ban 1965 Production Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 581: Pre-Ban 1965 Production C&R Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Exceptional Pre-Ban 1965 Production Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Pre-Ban 1965 Production Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: SP-1
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 223 Rem
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: black anodized/oxide
Grip:
Stock: synthetic
Item Views: 615
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 449
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1965, the third year of AR-15 SP1 rifle production at Colt with an approximate serial number range of SP02501 to SP05599. Features standard markings on the slab-side lower receiver, with three-prong flash hider on the "M" and "triangle/VP" marked barrel with "S 12" on the underside, elevation adjustable winged post front sight on the "A" frame gas block with bayonet lug, windage adjustable flip-up two leaf rear peep sight on the fixed carry handle upper receiver with short deflector and without a forward assist, triangular charging handle, unserrated bolt carrier with chrome plated firing pin and "M/CP" bolt along with flathead retainer pin, and a two-piece buffer. Fitted with a checkered pistol grip, long vented triangular handguard, fixed buttstock with ribbed rubber buttpad, and magazine with "COLT AR-15" marked on the floorplate. Includes a black nylon M1 pattern web sling. Note: This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapons bans and cannot be sold or transferred to residents of CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, NJ, NY, and WA. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% plus original black anodized and 85% plus original black oxide finishes with some limited minor edge wear, some brown patina visible on the barrel and gas block, and some light handling marks. The furniture is very fine with minor handling marks and some mild scuffing in the otherwise defined grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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