Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this desirable pre-ban war era semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction; this is the Collector Package Colt AR-15 SP1.
This collector package features an exceptionally desirable pre-ban Colt AR-15 SP1, serial SP29926, dating to 1973 and well below the pre-ban cutoff of SP360200, making it a true Vietnam War–era example with correct early features including the slab-side smooth lower, slick-side upper with no forward assist, 20" pencil barrel, triangular handguards, early markings, A1-style stock, and proper gray anodized finish. It is paired with highly sought-after, period-correct accessories: an original Colt 3x20 carry-handle scope, a correct U.S. M7 bayonet marked “US M7 / PWH” with matching M8A1 scabbard, and the rare Colt/Harris M2 bipod marked “COLT’S – 6222 – HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” complete with its original canvas pouch. Complete, intact SP1 packages with correct Vietnam-era configuration and original accessories rarely surface, making this a premium, investment-grade collector set feverishly sought after by Colt and early AR-15 enthusiasts.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: AR-15 SP1
Serial: SP29926
Date of Manufacture: 1973 (According to Proof House)
Caliber: .223 Rem
Finish: Gray Anodized
Barrel Length: 20" Pencil Barrel with Birdcage flash Hider
Optics/Sights: A1 Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear in the Carry Handle
Stock/Grips: Original A1-Style Fixed Synthetic Stock and Hanguard with Checkered Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt AR-15 SP1 is an exceptionally desirable pre-ban example with serial number SP29926, well below the pre-ban cutoff of SP360200, placing it firmly within the most sought-after range of SP1 production. Dating to 1973, it was manufactured during the Vietnam War era and retains the correct early features that distinguish true early SP1 rifles: no magazine fence (smooth lower receiver), slab-side lower with no reinforcement, early “SAFE/FIRE” selector markings, Colt’s Patent Firearms “Mfg. Co, Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.” rollmark, 20-inch pencil barrel, triangular handguards, early front sight base, birdcage flash hider (not the original three-prong), rifle-length gas system, and early slick-side upper with no forward assist. As a pre-M16A1 configuration, it correctly lacks the forward assist, reinforced lower, and heavier barrel, and it is fitted with the original A1-style fixed stock, early checkered pistol grip, and proper gray anodized finish rather than modern black. These features make it a textbook early civilian Colt AR-15 SP1 and a highly sought-after Vietnam-era configuration.
Model: AR-15 SP1
Serial: SP29926
Date of Manufacture: 1973 (According to Proof House)
Caliber: .223 Rem
Finish: Gray Anodized
Barrel Length: 20" Pencil Barrel with Birdcage flash Hider
Optics/Sights: A1 Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear in the Carry Handle
Stock/Grips: Original A1-Style Fixed Synthetic Stock and Hanguard with Checkered Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt AR-15 SP1 is an exceptionally desirable pre-ban example with serial number SP29926, well below the pre-ban cutoff of SP360200, placing it firmly within the most sought-after range of SP1 production. Dating to 1973, it was manufactured during the Vietnam War era and retains the correct early features that distinguish true early SP1 rifles: no magazine fence (smooth lower receiver), slab-side lower with no reinforcement, early “SAFE/FIRE” selector markings, Colt’s Patent Firearms “Mfg. Co, Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.” rollmark, 20-inch pencil barrel, triangular handguards, early front sight base, birdcage flash hider (not the original three-prong), rifle-length gas system, and early slick-side upper with no forward assist. As a pre-M16A1 configuration, it correctly lacks the forward assist, reinforced lower, and heavier barrel, and it is fitted with the original A1-style fixed stock, early checkered pistol grip, and proper gray anodized finish rather than modern black. These features make it a textbook early civilian Colt AR-15 SP1 and a highly sought-after Vietnam-era configuration.
What elevates this rifle to an elite collector package is its correct and original accessories, all of which are period-correct and highly desirable. It includes an original Colt 3x20 carry-handle scope, sold by Colt in the mid-1960s through early 1970s specifically for SP1 and early AR-15 rifles, not a reproduction or aftermarket substitute. The rifle is paired with a correct U.S. M7 bayonet marked “US M7” and “PWH” for Precision Metal Products, a primary Vietnam-era contractor, along with the proper M8A1 scabbard with olive drab fiberglass body, metal throat, wire belt hook, and paracord lanyard. Also included is the correct Colt/Harris M2 bipod, marked “COLT’S – 6222 – HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” with Rampant Colt logo, featuring stamped steel legs, barrel-clamp mounting, parkerized finish, and the original olive drab canvas zippered pouch. These accessories are exactly what should accompany a Vietnam-era SP1, and complete, serial-correct packages of this type rarely surface intact. As a pre-ban, Vietnam-era Colt SP1 with correct configuration and original period accessories, this rifle represents a top-tier collectible and is fiercely sought after by serious Colt and early AR-15 collectors.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original Colt carry-handle scope, the bipod with pouch, the bayonet, and all other contents pictured above.
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
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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.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1153823213 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-15 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
106 |
