In may 2005, colt s manufacturing company acquired diemaco, and the name was changed to colt canada. As a newer collector i began collecting in 2017 i come across new to me variations on a pretty regular basis. I am pretty sure it is pre ban, so transferable to ban states the rifle is in nice shape, less then rounds fired likely less then 500 but i like to err on the side of caution. The colt armalite ar15 was also used by the united states secret service and other u. The original colt sporter and the hbar were popular rifles. Colt sporter target model ar 15 semi automatic rifle nra museum. Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. We test fire the colt sporter match hbar model r6601, serial number mh0540xx, pre ban manufacture. At this time, eugene stoner leaves the armalite company, taking a position as a consultant at colt. The configuration used by a particular ar15 will be determined by the vintage of the firearm or the caliber.
One was to issue cleaning kits and a comic booktype cleaning manual. Pre ban ar 15 information is very valuable to shooters in states that maintain an assault weapon ban. Sell your colt ar15 sporter for free today on gunsamerica. The colt armalite ar15 was discontinued with the adoption of the m16 rifle. For all practical purposes, the first year ar15s were really shipped for civilian sales was 1964. From internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv and video games. Colt firearms have continued to play a significant role in americas history. The first ar 15 weapons were sold by colt to the federation of malaya modern day malaysia. Some visitors to this page might recognize this project from the colt sporter tactical upgrade project that first appeared at ar15tactical. This large volume is not just another book on the m16ar15 but a well. Showcasing my classic colt ar15 a2 that i bought new in 1986. Colt is the manufacturer most closely associated with the ar15, a lightweight, semiautomatic weapon.
While i dont normally advocate borrowing content from other websites i feel this information is invaluable and needs to be protected, duplicated and shared for the greater good of the shooting community. I bought this rifle used several years ago, shot it twice, and its been a safe queen ever since. The story of how the ar15 reached the pinnacle of the firearms. A site dedicated to the history of the colt ar 15 rifles, carbines and associated items. This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. As far as prices are concerned, they are not going to get any cheaper. Numerous of these utilizing the ar15 rifle now do not understand how old the original style truly is and how challenging the improvement and acceptance of the colt ar15 truly was. Know what your colt firearms are worth with this uptodate 76page. A site dedicated to the history of the colt ar15 rifles, carbines and associated items. The first mass production version was the colt ar15 sporter, in. Oct 26, 2019 sig sauer ammunition gives shooters the edge in a modern ar 15 rifle.
Hey guys, my dad asked me to sell his colt, sporter ii, ser. This article is about ar15 variants made by colts manufacturing company. It too is in mint condition, no rubs or rust and i have only fired maybe 500800 rounds through it. The ar 15a2 hbar which stands for heavy barrel automatic rifle was the first serious attempt at making the ar 15 into a target shooting rifle that could really compete. For all practical purposes, the first year ar 15 s were really shipped for civilian sales was 1964. Colt ar15 a2 sporter ii semiautomatic rifle for sale at. The colt armalite ar 15 was discontinued with the adoption of the m16 rifle. Unfortunately my colt sporter is a pre ban grayblue in color. Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos. Usa according to the news media, an ar 15 rifle is any gun that someone.
This john browning inspired design retains 1911 ergonomics and familiarity. May 22, 2018 the armalite colt ar15 is one of the most favored automatic rifle systems in the world today. Colt ar15 a2 sporter ii rifle like new preban for auction. Now i just need the ar 15 a2 carbine to go with my ar 15 a2 sporter ii. Colt sporter target model ar 15 semi automatic rifle semiautomatic rifles like the colt hbarsporter target are the current choice of many highpower shooters at camp perry. One thing i am still hoping to add to my vintage colt collection is an ar 15 a2 government carbine. While the majority of the m16 ar 15 s features havent changed, its very interesting to see what details have changed. The ar15a2 hbar which stands for heavy barrel automatic rifle was the first serious attempt at making the ar15 into a target shooting rifle that could really compete. As a result, most people end up believing that they are the same gun. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in australian history and resulted in the. Aug 09, 2015 today most ar15 receivers are some variation of black. Lets take a look at the lengthy history of the colt ar15 rifle and where it stands today.
Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Review of the colt ar15 sp1 originally manufactured 53. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. We have a little shootoff challenge here between the original colt sp1 rifle with a 1. Today most ar15 receivers are some variation of black. Colt ar15 proprietary information top rated supplier of. Colt firearms sells the first ar 15 rifles to the federation of malaya, later to. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.
The colt armalite ar 15 was also used by the united states secret service and other u. The book values are much higher, but the market down here will not support those values. Review of the colt ar15 sp1 originally manufactured 53 years ago ian from forgotten weapons takes a look at the original ar15 and contrasts it to the original m16 and our modern ar15s. On december 1st, 2019 i came across a colt rifle stock with a cs marking on it. This factory masterpiece is very important lucrative piece of colt history as it was given to one of. Colt ar15 identification guide internet movie firearms. Around the same time, the united states airforce tests the ar15, commissioning 8,500 for air.
Tom mchale is the author of the insanely practical guides book series. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. A little shooting at 230 yards and more shooting at closer distances. Youll find out why armalite, the inventor of the ar15, never made any serious money with the design and colt did. Usa according to the news media, an ar 15 rifle is any gun that someone uses in the act of doing something bad what is an. The original colt ar 15 sporter had been on the market since 1963, but interest in it was mainly confined to military gun buffs and military veterans. Discussion in general firearms forum started by bc35339, jan 27, 2012. On the military and civilian history of the ar15 the atlantic. The complete history of the ar15 rifle small wars journal. Colt sporter target model ar 15 semi automatic rifle. The armalite colt ar15 is one of the most favored automatic rifle systems in the world today. The history of the armalite ar15, colt armalite ar15, m16 and colt ar15 is simply too confusing for those with little or no firearms knowledge to understand see all discussions on this page, the talk. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. Glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book hard to identify or.
As this site is the progression away from the original site it is only fitting that i place the updated project here. Black rifle ii, the second volume of a twobook, illustrated history of the ar15m16. Theres a lot of discussion on the net as to which rifling twist is the best for accuracy using 55gr ammo. Cosmetically appears to be in very good condition and has a bright bore. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. The development of the m16 rifle is traced from the adoption of the first americanmade flintlock musket in 1798. Check out my awesome vintage colt sporter ar 15 upgrade. Over the decades, colt has made many different types of ar15 rifle and carbine models, including the ar15, ar15a2, ar15a3, ar15a4, and many other models. This article is about ar 15 variants made by colt s manufacturing company. The colt sp1 shown here is one of the earliest available ar 15 rifles offered to the general public on a wide scale. The lee enfield, as an instance, fought the zulus prior to 1900 and was on the front line in korea. The m4 carbine, a shorter variant of the ar 15, designed for urban warfare, became the version all the. This article describes the many variations of the colt ar15 and m16 rifle family of weapons.
The first mass production version was the colt ar 15 sporter, in. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. The first ar15 weapons were sold by colt to the federation of malaya modern day malaysia. Dec 07, 2014 we test fire the colt sporter match hbar model r6601, serial number mh0540xx, pre ban manufacture. The colt sporter and sporter ii are directly named in the ban. One of my first personally owned firearms that i purchased was a colt ar15 sporter match hbar rifle, which i still own, and is my only experience with colt since getting out of the marines. Colt sporter target model ar 15 semi automatic rifle nra museums. This is not a complete list of all variants produced by colt, and only contains those variants that have appeared in media. Colt manufacturing firearms original factory manual for colt carbine rifle book. It contains a very good history of the weapon, lists of variations, and details of the. Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. Bundled with colt reflex sighting system, a1, triangular, s1, a1, no, no. For sale, colt ar 15 preban sp1 reduced 2nd time trap.
Semiautomatic rifles like the colt hbarsporter target are the current choice of many. Archived thread value of a colt sporter match hbar. I think colt claims that they began offering the sp1 commercial semiautoversion of the ar 15 in 1963, but the serial number list for rifles made that year is very small only 23 units. Around the same time, the united states airforce tests the ar 15, commissioning 8,500 for air.
While the majority of the m16ar15s features havent changed, its. Due to the large number of companies that make ar 15 pattern rifles that are nearly indistinguishable from the. This variant of the slabside lower receiver is much more common than the genuine military slabside. While the majority of the m16ar15s features havent changed, its very interesting to see what details have changed. Anyone who collects colt ar 15 s knows that there are many part variations across colts ar production history. This page is intended as a guide to identify the various colt manufactured m16 variants and derivatives. The canadian company colt canada formerly diemaco licensed production of a rifle colt model 715 and carbine colt model 725, but later went on to produce an entire line of ar 15 m16 pattern weapons developed independently. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Colt to suspend production of ar15 rifles for consumers the. Colt ar15 a2 sporter ii rifle like new preban north. Now im not particularly fussy when it comes to the appearance of my guns but mating the colt sporter lower with a black upper looks plain awful and something needs to be done.
This is a colts firearm division colt industries hartford, conn. Tnvc 2020 night fighter 101 and armed professional training schedule is now live. The colt sp1 shown here is one of the earliest available ar15 rifles offered to the general public on a wide scale. Colt started selling the semiautomatic version of the m16 rifle as the colt ar 15 in 1964. The rifle is a rare preban firearm from circa 1984 and appears to be in like new condition. Another difference between older and newer colt ar15 rifles is the ease of adjusting the windage on the. The history of the armalite ar 15, colt armalite ar 15, m16 and colt ar 15 is simply too confusing for those with little or no firearms knowledge to understand see all discussions on this page, the talk. The yearserial numbers under colt sp series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address i no longer have. Some hoped the ar15 sporter might put colt back in the game. Sig sauer ammunition gives shooters the edge in a modern ar15 rifle. I wish i had something like that happen to me, but i am not going to hold my breath. The type is considerably enjoyed throughout the united states where its citizens enjoy certain firearmrelated freedoms not seen in other developed nations.
The upper appears to be an a1, it has no forward assist or shell deflector, and has c m raised markings, a. Colts, however, had a new plan for the ar15, far bigger than chasing sales to civilians. Colt started selling the semiautomatic version of the m16 rifle as the colt ar15 in 1964. They will continue to climb and, in ban states, they will be astronomical. I think colt claims that they began offering the sp1 commercial semiautoversion of the ar15 in 1963, but the serial number list for rifles made that year is very small only 23 units. Colt ar15 a2 sporter ii semiautomatic rifle serial number gwfsp1 caliber. This modern reengineered format retains the lightweight design of the original mustang pocketlite but with a lightweight polymer frame for the ultimate in portability.
Colt president gary french ar15a2 delta hbar the colt. Colt sporter target model ar 15 semi automatic rifle semiautomatic rifles like the colt hbar sporter target are the current choice of many highpower shooters at camp perry. The m4 carbine, a shorter variant of the ar15, designed for urban warfare, became the version all the. Ok guys, you were so valuable on valuing my walther ppk i thought id dig out another for you to assess. Over the decades, colt has made many different types of ar 15 rifle and carbine models, including the ar 15, ar 15a2, ar 15a3, ar 15a4, and many other models. The stock has a compartment in the butt with cleaning rods in it. The 16inch barrel carbine is the shortest legal length for civilians without jumping through a lot of hoops, paperwork and expense. While i dont normally advocate borrowing content from other websites i feel this information is invaluable and needs to be protected, duplicated and shared for.
Both rifles are fired with iron sights and the results are entertaining. The original colt ar15 sporter had been on the market since 1963, but interest in it was mainly confined to military gun buffs and military veterans. Colt s, however, had a new plan for the ar 15, far bigger than chasing sales to civilians. There are three firing pin configurations utilized on the colt ar15. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colts archive department. The colt mustang pistol is ideal for personal protection and concealment. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database. A friend wants to buy it, but i have no idea what the value is. Review of the colt ar 15 sp1 originally manufactured 53 years ago ian from forgotten weapons takes a look at the original ar 15 and contrasts it to the original m16 and our modern ar 15s. Mar 21, 2014 as one of uncle sams misguided children usmc i was issued a colt m16a2, and thats what i carried and qualified with for most of my 11year career.
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