[Plano] Original Colt SP1 in great condition with extras

[Carbohydrates]

Posting for sale my Colt SP1. It's in very fine condition with all your favorite unique A1 features such as the slickside upper and non-fenced lower. I purchased it from its original owner, who didn't fire it much. In fact, when I stripped it for the first time, there was nearly no wear on the hammer from bolt travel! I'm pretty sure I've fired it more than the original owner ever did. I would estimate its total round count at 500-600 or so.

Also included are its sling, three magazines (the unmarked black 30rd it came with, plus two gray 20rd USGI mags I purchased to use with it), an M7 bayonet in an M8 scabbard, and a lightened spring set and three prong flash hider (presently installed). The original springs and A1 birdcage flash hider are, of course, included. It's all here.

I live in Plano, just off exit 31 from the 75. I'd like to get $1200 for this! PM or email me any questions, offers, or photo requests. Not looking for any trades right now!

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

I'm interested in this rifle if it is "original" as you say. It sure looks like all the furniture on it is new. Buttstock, pistol grip, and handguard. All of the originals I've seen are black and shiney.

 

[Carbohydrates]

PrimitiveHunter, thank you very much for your interest! Glossy furniture was used on the earliest SP1 rifles, typically on those that also came with a chromed bolt carrier group. It was surplus stock from when they switched to matte furniture production for the remaining M16A1s and XM16E1s. Once the surplus dried up, SP1s received the matte furniture as well.

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

Good information to know. Do you know about when that was? I checked the serial number range and it shows the lower was made in 1969.

 

[40Arpent]

I'm on the fence, but need to ask if you are willing to ship?

 

[Carbohydrates]

I'd be happy to ship to any FFL that accepts transfers from an individual for an additional $20.

Primitive, I'm not sure when the switch was made. I get the impression it was more of a transition over time, but I'm really not sure, sorry!

 

[PrimitiveHunter]

No problem. I have a little devil sitting on one shoulder and an angel on the other. I'm waiting to see who wins.

 

[40Arpent]

I'd be happy to ship to any FFL that accepts transfers from an individual for an additional $20.

Oh boy....I'm now in the same angel/devil situation as PrimitiveHunter. hnoes:

 

[eaglerider]

My Colt SP1 has a serial number beginning with 398 and it also has the flat black furniture.

 

[40Arpent]

Bump

 

[ZX9RCAM]

You want somebody to buy it before you break down, don't ya Pete?

 

[Carbohydrates]

You know you want it!

 

[Carbohydrates]

One last bump before I give up and just keep the thing. $1120 shipped / $1100 in person.