Info on AR15 SP1 - The Firearms Forum

ironsight65 · 10-10-2004, 08:00 PM

I was wondering if anyone could give me any info on my Colt AR15. I believe it is an SP1 as the serial number begins with SP. The receiver is marked:
Colt AR-15 A2, Cal .223, Sporter II

All the SP1 models I have seen have had the older triangular handguards but this one has the round handguards, at least that is what was on it when I got it. I picked it up at a gun show years ago. Also, this one does not have a forward assist or case deflector. It has the older sights that you have to adjust with the tip of a .223 round. Are these called the A1 sights?

I have never seen another one like this one and would just like to find out any info anyone might have about it and when it was made. I have a couple of pics but I'm not sure how to post them here. I appreciate any info that can be passed along.

Thank you!!

CountryGunsmith · 10-11-2004, 02:38 PM

No, not the SP1. That's the later version.

What is the serial number, or at least the first 4 or 5 characters?

LIKTOSHOOT · 10-11-2004, 06:51 PM

Agree, this smells.

LTS

ironsight65 · 10-11-2004, 09:37 PM

Serial # is SP.3054xx Also, the barrel is marked "C MP 5.56 nato 1/7.

Thanks.

CountryGunsmith · 10-12-2004, 07:57 AM

That is an early R6500, before the forward assist was added. I'd say c.1986 or so.

They are still being offered at around $1250-$1400.

ironsight65 · 10-12-2004, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the info Gunsmith

10-10-2004, 08:00 PM	#1
ironsight65 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 458	Info on AR15 SP1 I was wondering if anyone could give me any info on my Colt AR15. I believe it is an SP1 as the serial number begins with SP. The receiver is marked: Colt AR-15 A2, Cal .223, Sporter II All the SP1 models I have seen have had the older triangular handguards but this one has the round handguards, at least that is what was on it when I got it. I picked it up at a gun show years ago. Also, this one does not have a forward assist or case deflector. It has the older sights that you have to adjust with the tip of a .223 round. Are these called the A1 sights? I have never seen another one like this one and would just like to find out any info anyone might have about it and when it was made. I have a couple of pics but I'm not sure how to post them here. I appreciate any info that can be passed along. Thank you!! -->

10-11-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Info on AR15 SP1 No, not the SP1. That's the later version. What is the serial number, or at least the first 4 or 5 characters? __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

10-11-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: Info on AR15 SP1 Agree, this smells. LTS

10-11-2004, 09:37 PM	#4
ironsight65 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 458	Re: Info on AR15 SP1 Serial # is SP.3054xx Also, the barrel is marked "C MP 5.56 nato 1/7. Thanks. Last edited by ironsight65; 10-11-2004 at 09:50 PM..

10-12-2004, 07:57 AM	#5
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Info on AR15 SP1 That is an early R6500, before the forward assist was added. I'd say c.1986 or so. They are still being offered at around $1250-$1400. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

10-12-2004, 05:46 PM	#6
ironsight65 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 458	Re: Info on AR15 SP1 Thanks for the info Gunsmith