Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Ultra Rare semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 Model SP1!
The Colt AR-15 Model SP1 is an ULTRA RARE Pre-Ban Model manufactured between 1976-1984 with a serial number less than SP360,200.
This particular example holds serial number SP202996 and wears the SUPER RARE & DESIRABLE Electroless Nickel finish!
Records indicate only 1,000 of these Electroless Nickel finished rifles having been produced for commercial sales, making this possibly the rarest of the SP1 series rifles ever produced.
The Colt AR-15 Model SP1 is an ULTRA RARE Pre-Ban Model manufactured between 1976-1984 with a serial number less than SP360,200.
This particular example holds serial number SP202996 and wears the SUPER RARE & DESIRABLE Electroless Nickel finish!
Records indicate only 1,000 of these Electroless Nickel finished rifles having been produced for commercial sales, making this possibly the rarest of the SP1 series rifles ever produced.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: AR-15 SP1
Serial: SP202996
Date of Manufacture: 1976-1984
Caliber: .223 Remington
Finish: Electroless Nickel "RARE"
Barrel Length: 20" with Flash Hider and 1:12" Twist
Optics/Sights: A1
Stock/Grips: Black Zytel Triangle Handguard, Pistol Grip and Fixed Buttstock
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Condition:
This example remains in EXCELLENT CONDITION showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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: AR-15 SP1
Serial: SP202996
Date of Manufacture: 1976-1984
Caliber: .223 Remington
Finish: Electroless Nickel "RARE"
Barrel Length: 20" with Flash Hider and 1:12" Twist
Optics/Sights: A1
Stock/Grips: Black Zytel Triangle Handguard, Pistol Grip and Fixed Buttstock
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt SP1 is one of the first available AR-15 rifles offered to the general public on a wide scale. Colt took two directions in marketing this rifle: As this was an era where gun ownership was typically equated with hunting, the rifle was marketed to private citizens as a lightweight, space age sporting arm. It’s construction and appearance were indicative of the future and its featherweight status was supposed to appeal to campers and hunters. For law enforcement, it was marketed as an accurate, handy, powerful and light recoiling carbine. Colt sales reps would even place the stock to their chin and fire off an entire magazine in front of police officers to demonstrate the light recoil. It’s amazing that one of the most popular rifles in the world — a rifle that is used as an example of the cutting edge of technology — is more than a half century old. We have come a long way from those days and there are many, many offerings in the AR market alone. Yet while the SP1 is an AR, it is still different enough from what we see today that it remains in a class of it’s own. It’s simplicity, light weight, and accuracy make this rifle a viable enough option, even in today’s world where everyone demands the kitchen sink on their rifle. The old adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” applies to the old SP1.
Records indicate only 1000 of these matte nickel finished rifles having been produced for commercial sales, making this possibly the rarest of the SP1 series rifles. An excellent opportunity to own such a rare AR-15 variation!
Records indicate only 1000 of these matte nickel finished rifles having been produced for commercial sales, making this possibly the rarest of the SP1 series rifles. An excellent opportunity to own such a rare AR-15 variation!
Condition:
This example remains in EXCELLENT CONDITION showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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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