1696 COLT SP1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Cal. 223. S# SP32810. Bbl. 20". SP1 semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Colt circa. 1974. The left side of the receiver is marked with the encircled Rampant Colt logo, followed by "COLT/ AR-15" above "CAL. .223/ MODEL SP1" and the S#, with Colt's mfg. information marked above the trigger guard. Aluminum receiver and upper exhibit a gray finish, with the bbl. exhibiting a parkerized finish. Left side of receiver and upper exhibit an area with what appears to be lacquer. Fixed black polymer buttstock (with trapdoor), checkered pistol grip, and triangular pattern handguards. Standard post front sight and flip-up aperture rear sight, with birdcage flash hider. Upper assembly is mounted with a Colt 3x20 scope marked "COLT/ MADE IN U.S.A.". MAGS: 1 20-rd. Colt mag. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some scattered superficial handling marks, with a few spots of light wear present over the top of the bbl. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Polymer furniture shows light superficial marks from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. Scope retains a clear and sharp optic. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Terrance McCarty. (24-338/MLW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.