"BL" serial number series lowers are transitional with some pre and some post ban. (Info from [emailprotected]). PWA (360) 438-3983. A 100% Colt original pre-ban can sell for $1000 and up (mostly up) with an average around $1300 to $1600 and collectables going higher. GC018500 and Below - Pre-Ban This Rumored to have been owned by Dick Drasen (currently M&A Parts) and produced lowers only out of Barrington, Illinois. (AN OXYMORON IN ITSELF, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT PREACHING TO THE CHOIR.) Many Thanks to the folks at AR15.com for helping contribute information for these FAQs Date can be determined by serial number. "BL" serial number series lowers are transitional with some pre and some post ban. In this article. Click here to read his archived posts. All others are For General Curtis LeMay (AR15). thru the years also. Light gray coloring. Please read all of the details on this page because there are many questions answered in the following paragraphs. All SGW receivers are CAST receivers, and sold stripped, or as Plinker Rifles only. Double asterisk (**) under Bushmaster, a person on the 1974 SP32601 This is not . "Older" does not always mean pre-ban as per Corey Sattler. Kevin was a former Special Forces weapons man (MOS 18B, before the 18 series, 11B with Skill Qualification Indicator of S). This is one of the most often asked questions I receive each day. It's a small front pin, full fence lower. a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm. We CANNOT provide you with the date the serial number was shipped, we CANNOT provide you with information determining whether a particular serial number was a factory assembled firearm, and most importantly, we CANNOT determine whether or not your particular serial number is a legal grandfathered pre-ban firearm. Pre Ban.The majority of firearms in circulation these kinds of days feature serial numbers that facilitate identification in times of need. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt Govt Carbine - Serial numbers starting with "LGC". All Rights Reserved. Intratec TEC-9, TEC-DC9, TEC-22. I wish I could get more than 100 in there..lol. No information Apparently machined from bar stock aluminum, lowers are marked as M-15. 1963 SP00001-SP00023** Rumored to have only sold lowers. 3/11/2023 0 Comments 45 ACP and serial numbers that begin with a "W" were. For that reason, there is a beginning date and end date for each ledger. Extremely RARE Pre-Ban Colt AR-15A2 Sporter HBAR Model R6600 Rifle with a Aimpoint 1000 1.5-4x Scope. YMMV. CMH000001 and Above Post Ban and if you want one get your order in now, as there will be a gun shortage within weeks after the ban sunsets, i have 4 guns on order now for shipment on Sept. 14 !! 10,000,000 serial number range This is not your go-to place for gun laws or gun politics other people have that covered. configuration lower. Steyr AUG. . Mr. Sattler is the Law Enforcement Sales Manager and Also, reported to be manufactured by Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT). 1965 SP02501 5. Black in color. The price is 49.95 plus $4.50 shipping. If further information is needed, contact Colt Archive Services. What is "pre-ban?" BK000001and Above - Post Ban (CAR-A3) SP360200 and Below Pre-Ban It may not display this or other websites correctly. is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. A semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of the following features: Rocky Mountain Arms. only a groups of years is what I am finding? PREBAN AR15 INFORMATION RESOURCES | PRE BAN AR 15. It is a compilation of both personal information and information submitted from others from the Internet. BATF accepts this as a complete pre-ban rifle. Description: Manufactured between 1988 to 1990. This is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. Colt AR-15 SP1 Pre-Ban. Series named after long time employee John Fischer. The shotgun was complete before The Date, but it was not a SAW before the date, and therefore cannot be modified to a SAW after The Date. 5.56 Commando and the 4-6 digit serial number. Serial For General Curtis LeMay (AR15). have compiled this list for the purposes of sharing information only. 3/29/2023 0 Comments It should be clearly noted that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban newly assembled after Sept 13, assault weapon. Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. 1994) assault weapon. According to biggerhammer.net, this serial is outside of pre ban numbers. Thanks for your service Steve! Century Arms. Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC 545 New Park Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110 USA Tel: (860) 236-6311 I got the years on all three. ST038100 and Below Pre-Ban Recently some serial numbers have left with one or two letters followed From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Took awhile to find this info. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. These receivers are made from Beryllium copper. 1968 SP10750 - ser. I did not have that particular model but I had . Some lowers are Stainless Steel. a threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip or silencer. The complete text is below this editorial comment. A few years ago, our government passed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, more commonly known as the 1994 Crime Bill. It is rumored that Ruger investment casted the lowers for Essential Arms. Remember that Olympic Arms fully complied, and still does, with ATF regulations regarding A&D books. Manufacturing began late 1997/early 1998. No so he has to build it into a POST-ban firearm. All AR-15's are post ban. Disclaimer: Serial numbers that end in "D" were duplicates and one was changed All are post ban (including all of the pistols). Colt 800-962-COLT CC001616 and Below - Pre-Ban CH019500 and Below - Pre-Ban GC018500 and Below - Pre-Ban LH011326 and Below - Pre-Ban MH086020 and Below - Pre-Ban NL004800 and Below - Pre-Ban SL027246 and Below - Pre-Ban SP360200 and Below - Pre-Ban 1963 SP00001-SP00023** 1964 SP00101 1965 SP02501 1966 SP05600 1967 SP08250 1968 SP10750 Was it a gun before The Date? 13, 1994, is immaterial to classification of a weapon as a semiautomatic Made with Olympic Arms Receivers under contract. Additionally, you will see several lines for serial numbers that begin with the same letter(s) prefix. Each line is separated into 5 columns. Lower marked M16-SA. "BL" serial number series lowers are transitional with some pre and some post ban. As rumor has it, Olympic Arms produced the lowers for Frankford Arsenal Call Olympic Arms and then Frankford assembled the weapon. He is also a Reserve Deputy in a If you need to know what year the rifle was made from the serial number just call Colt at 1-800-962-COLT (2658), they would provide the info for your rifle. Only 1500 of the "LT" series were produced. clear your mailbox:finga: Done. It is a sticky under "Firearms". (This is unverified info) Also, they used to be NESARD. Colt ar 15 lta pre ban, colt ar-15 9mm serial numbers lta prefix. aalbert@biggerhammer.net. or a receiver only? Since about this serial number, no M1A rifles have been factory built with lugged flash suppressors. Steyr AUG. Barrel and Bolt FAQ. I would rather spend 6 months doing research, then tens of thousands of dollars in a criminal defense, and risk using loosing all my guns. What is a COLT HBAR Rifle Worth? Archival Records Manager at Olympic Arms, Inc. in Olympia, WA and has Thanks for your service Tim! This article describes the many variations of the Colt AR-15 and M16 rifle family of weapons . range is SP00001 (1963) - SP55301 (1976). 99.9% of these 1877 Lightning 1878 Frontier . certain. As many of you already know, on the 7th of June, 2000, Olympic Arms experienced a devastating fire that destroyed our sales offices. Only things we can own are pre-ban. Rating - 100%. "Semiautomatic pistols and rifles assembled after September 13, 1994, The new value of a COLT HBAR rifle has risen $72.54 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,187.27 . Picatinny Rail Specifications. MILSPECs. Class: Modern Long Gun. improvements incorporated - 18deg magazine angle and square mag an individual whose return address I no longer have. Joined Oct 22, 2005 Messages 7,757 Likes Match your receiver up with the letter prefixes on the chart below. manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. additional information to contribute, please contact me via E-Mail For General Curtis LeMay (AR15). Box 1868 Hartford, CT 06144 (203)-236-6311 "Randy" All "Match Target" rifles are Post-ban. When the bn sunsetted on Sp. an ability to accept a detachable magazine. For a listing of our Brownells Europe representatives. So what, you say, is a "Semiautomatic Assault Weapon"? 4-numbers only very very old. Rumored to have only sold lowers. The serial number is prefixed by SP, and it has A1 configuration sights with a 1 in 7' heavy barrel that's tapered under the handguards. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Yes it was a SAW before The Date. ALL SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED FROM CC001616 and Below Pre-Ban Below 10300 - Pre-Ban. I am familiar with the pre-ban carbines that whose serial numbers started with "CC" or "GC" but am not . "BL" serial number series lowers are transitional with some pre and some post ban. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. These are the only Colt AR15 type weapons allowed to be transferred among Connecticut citizens. Read on my friends AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. SA 96 0000) first 2 #s are year of manufacture. Many people and organizations have been critical of Olympic Arms for not securing a copy of these records elsewhere, or keeping an electronic file of this data as an emergency back up. He started WeaponsMan.com in 2011 and operated it until he passed away in 2017. This article describes the many variations of the Colt AR-15 and M16 rifle family of weapons produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company. Knights Armament Co. a flash suppressor or a threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor. A Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. was a complete rifle prior to 9/13/94; 2. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and CAR stock assembled); or 3. was part of a complete weapon kit, either assembled or not. Now you know what a Semiautomatic Assault Weapon (SAW) is, but how do you determine what it is you have or what you can legally buy or make? Are these post ban carbines made for Law Enforcement? Any direction? 1; 2 . CC001616 and Below - Pre-Ban (DPMS bought them prior to the Ban) Cast 356-T6 Aluminum, hardcoat anodized per mil-spec A-8625. All were military/law enforcement only. Military/LE models are also easily identified by their three digit code in contrast to the four digit codes for civilian weapons. Lowers were machined form raw bar stock with improvements incorporated 18deg magazine angle and square magazine release. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model), NES/MFS April Giveaway ***Ruger Wrangler***, https://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/68254-How-to-Identify-Date-a-S-amp-W, http://www.colt.com/Customer-Services/Serial-Number-Lookup, In my own little world, minding my own business, Smith & Wesson 19-5 - Looking for Date of MFG - Serial # ACWxxxx. If your SAW was built into a whole SAW, or in a complete kit form, before Sept. 13, 1994 (The Date), you are the lucky owner of a pre-ban receiver. Recoil Buffers. All Rights Reserved. Older does not always mean pre-ban as per Corey Sattler. Guest Post: Russian Internally Suppressed, Captive Piston Quiet Weapons (Max Popenker), HSIs Odd Restrictions on Agents Personal Weapons. Is it a legal pre-ban rifle. Thanks for your service John! Lot 545: Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 Model SP1 Sporter Semi-Automatic RifleAuction Date: December 8, 2013. Of course proving that it had never been in a pre-ban configuration prior to that date is an entirely different matter. you don't see a year stamp on the receiver, it is not necessarily pre-ban. So, one can't pin down year of manufacture? Was quality really higher in the 80s? We test fire the Colt Sporter Match HBAR Model R6601, serial number MH0540xx, pre ban manufacture. I have noticed some Colt Carbines for sale on AuctionArms.com whose serial numbers start with "LGC". Serial number - SP179778. Yep, I know all three are pre ban. Nice Colt! Public bought himself an AR-15 receiver in 1988 and put it in his safe. The initial receivers made by Olympic Arms simply contain a 4 digit serial number, no letter prefix. I'm in black gun mode. Starting S/N 101 through 14,484. There is a ban on ban's..for now.. Please pass this information on to your friends, neighbors, local gunshops, etc. Stocks. This law "restricts the manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain 'Semiautomatic Assault Weapons'." Is it a legal pre-ban rifle. The dealer says he bought them before "the Ban" and registered them as pistol lowers, but never built them into anything. Out of business) Post-ban have a year prefix in the serial number. Colt pre ban ar 15 serial numbers. NL004800 and Below Pre-Ban Welcome. Colt Serial Number List and FAQ: Colt Serial Number List and FAQ. ALL Smooth slab, meaning no bump rails on lower. The law (Section 921 (a) (30), Title 18 U.S.C.) And if prior to 9/13/94; 2. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and They were originally bead-blasted to a non-glare finish. CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production. Frankford Arsenal Mr. Sattler is the Law Enforcement Sales Manager and The last numbers are either 5's or 0's. Adjustable post front and 2-leaf rear sights. The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site. The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer . You can call Colt customer service with your serial numbers, chances are they will be able to provide more exact dates of manufacture. Can anyone shed some light on this? The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was. 1970 SP15001-SP15473 To make the shopping experience with Brownells better, we have a number of representatives in Europe. NES Member. Contract (AR15), 15,000 through 99,999 for Air Force Model 04, 100,000 through 199,999 for Army Model 03, 200,000 through 202,426 for British Contract, 202,447 through 379,353 for Air Force Model 03, 400,000 through 407,297 for Air Force Model 03, 500,001 through 701,100 for Army Model 04, 703,278 through 749,999 for Army Model 04, 750,000 through 752,443 for Heavy Barrel Assault, 760,001 through 899,999 for Army Model 03, 910,000 through 1,999,999 for Army Model 03, 4,000,001 through 4,060,000 for Air Force Model 04, 4,060,001 through 4,221,800 for Army Model 03, 4,221,801 through4,265,400for Air Force Model 04, 4,285,401 through 4,521,000 for Army Model 03, 4,521,001 through 4,521,850 for Air Force Model 04, 4,521,851 through 4,638,400 for Army Model 03, 4,638,401 through 4,643,400 Model 613 for Malasia (5000), 4,643,401 through 4,701,400 for Army Model 03, 4,701,401 through 4,701,900. for Model 613 Commd (500), 4.781,001 through 4,844,400 for Army Model 03, 4,844,401 through 4,849,400 Model 613 for Taiwan (5000), 4,849,401 through 4,926,00 for Army Model 03, 4,926,001 through 4,928,00 Model 613 for Phillipines (2000), 4,928,000 through 4,936,400 Model 03 Army. BD000134 and Below Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine very rare model) SC001 thru SC250 are Pre-Ban. This company produced approximately 240,000 guns, serial numbers 2,000,000 2,240,000. Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Description: This is an early Colt AR-15 SP1 rifle manufactured in 1976. The barrel is 20 inches and the bore is in good condition with no pitting. Posted: 9/2/2004 10:37:57 AM EDT. What is "pre-ban?" Many people also believe that a serial number can tell you whether or not a receiver is pre- or post-ban. The more knowledge we all possess, the better off our sport (and sportsmen) will be. 1975 SP43801 Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a23239351a2ec5ac8cbbc096ab964199" );document.getElementById("d2735058f2").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Century Arms Articles starting in 2022 are the work & opinion of the new owners. Colt's systems have generally followed the times and though its model numbers originally came without prefixes, with the need to separate weapons made for civilian consumption from those made for military and law enforcement use, military models became prefixed with the code "R0". This rifle has a a colt M16A1 upper, with an unmarked 16' barrel and A1 style flash suppressor. You will have to call Colt Colt AR-15 A2 hbar sporter 223? using this letter. LH011326 and Below Pre-Ban BD000134 and Below - Pre-Ban (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) These date ranges are the beginning and ending dates of the physical paper ledgers in which those numbers were recorded. Series named after long time employee Tim Butterfield. Yes it was a SAW before The Date. Originally Posted by andy t. Living in a ban states, I am contemplating the purchase of a pre-ban Colt. A year later, he decides that he would like a pistol grip and folding stock added to make it a better home defense gun. assembled after Sept 13, 1994) assault weapon. Good luck. A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of the following features: a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds. Even though this was necro'd for zero reason I still feel like I should tell you guys you can call Colt and ask them. Some or all lowers are cast. Lower receiver serial numbers DO NOT begin with EA. Mary Mary Quite Contrary buys an AR-15 lower from her dealer who purchased it 7 years ago, built it into a SAW 2 weeks later, and in January '96 tore it apart to sell as components. In other words, the ledger books were not large enough to contain all of the numbers (0001-9999), in one book. Selling Conditions: 2850.00. There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. 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