Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Sporter Lightweight.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Sporter Lightweight
Serial: SL012909
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .223 Rem
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 17"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Flip-Up Adjustable Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic Pistol Grip with Adjustable Magpul Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt AR-15 Sporter Lightweight is a semi-automatic rifle that represents one of the classic civilian configurations of the AR-15 platform, offering reduced weight, excellent handling, and the familiar ergonomics of the military-pattern rifle in a sporting format. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company primarily during the 1980s and early 1990s, the Sporter Lightweight was chambered in .223 Remington/5.56×45mm and featured a direct-impingement gas-operated action with a rotating bolt, providing smooth cycling and reliable performance. A defining characteristic of this model was its pencil-profile 20-inch barrel, which significantly reduced overall weight and improved balance compared to heavier barrel variants, making the rifle particularly well-suited for field carry and extended shooting sessions. It typically included a fixed A1-style carry-handle upper receiver with integrated rear sights, a triangular or later-round handguard, and a fixed buttstock, all contributing to its classic AR-15 appearance. The rifle fed from detachable box magazines—commonly 20- or 30-round capacities—and featured aluminum alloy upper and lower receivers to maintain strength while keeping weight low, often around 6.5 pounds unloaded. Marketed primarily as a sporting rifle, it lacked certain military features such as a bayonet lug on some versions, reflecting the regulatory environment of the time. Today, the Colt AR-15 Sporter Lightweight is valued by collectors and enthusiasts for its historical significance as an early civilian AR-15 variant, its lightweight handling, and its role in the evolution of America’s most influential modern sporting rifle platform.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Sporter Lightweight
Serial: SL012909
Date of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .223 Rem
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 17"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Flip-Up Adjustable Peephole Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic Pistol Grip with Adjustable Magpul Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt AR-15 Sporter Lightweight is a semi-automatic rifle that represents one of the classic civilian configurations of the AR-15 platform, offering reduced weight, excellent handling, and the familiar ergonomics of the military-pattern rifle in a sporting format. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company primarily during the 1980s and early 1990s, the Sporter Lightweight was chambered in .223 Remington/5.56×45mm and featured a direct-impingement gas-operated action with a rotating bolt, providing smooth cycling and reliable performance. A defining characteristic of this model was its pencil-profile 20-inch barrel, which significantly reduced overall weight and improved balance compared to heavier barrel variants, making the rifle particularly well-suited for field carry and extended shooting sessions. It typically included a fixed A1-style carry-handle upper receiver with integrated rear sights, a triangular or later-round handguard, and a fixed buttstock, all contributing to its classic AR-15 appearance. The rifle fed from detachable box magazines—commonly 20- or 30-round capacities—and featured aluminum alloy upper and lower receivers to maintain strength while keeping weight low, often around 6.5 pounds unloaded. Marketed primarily as a sporting rifle, it lacked certain military features such as a bayonet lug on some versions, reflecting the regulatory environment of the time. Today, the Colt AR-15 Sporter Lightweight is valued by collectors and enthusiasts for its historical significance as an early civilian AR-15 variant, its lightweight handling, and its role in the evolution of America’s most influential modern sporting rifle platform.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1158401333 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-08 21:00:00 |
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