How much is this Colt AR worth?
 

I have the chance to own a Colt AR Model R6551 pre-ban. How much is this gun worth now that the ban is off? It says "Sporter Target Model" on the receiver and is NIB unfired.

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$200...$250 tops, I'll do you a favor and take it off you hands;)

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Uhhhh no. Someone please tell me where to check on the web.

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Ok fine, but if someone offered 1.5k I would sell...Some would consider it priceless

sorry did not read NIB that could get you 1k more, It's not offen you get to pop the cherry of a gun like that..

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too much.

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Don't know a place on the web but I will look it up in my Gun Guide tonight and post an honest answer tomorrow for you. I know the value is over $1000 for a fact. Is the barrel threaded, flash supresser installed, bayonet lug knowing this will help. The fact that Colt stopped selling to the public will keep the value high even with the term "pre-ban" currently meaning nothing.

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The R6551 is going to have a threaded barrel with an A2 flash hider but no bayonet lug. Except for a few rare instances, all of the “blue label” Colts had the bayonet lug filed down for “PC” reasons.

I think a NIB R6551 would probably go for about $1000-1300 depending on whether the end user was planning to keep it as a NIB collector’s item or take it out and use it (like I would :D).

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HUNTER74 Thanks for the clarification, I will post a solid price estimate in the morning after I have a chance to read my referances but I think you are in the ballpark.

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According to The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values 12 Edition (most recent edition) the Colt Sporter Target in perfect condition is worth $1300. Perfect condition is defined as "like new". This is to include the box the rifle is sold in, any company documentation, and all accessories that were shipped with the rifle from the factory. The rifle itself can have NO blemishes, scratches, markings or wear on any surface. Generally the rifle should look new, this does not necessarily mean unfired. Proving that the rifle has never been fired is difficult since almost every manufacturer test fires their arms before shipping them for sale. Completely unfired the rifle may bring a $100 to $200 premium if you or the seller can prove it. The Gun Digest is fairly conservative, but accurate. The rifle went into production in 1991 and has been discontinued, they did not give the year that production stopped. Obviously this rifle will hold a collector's value for years to come if kept in "like new" condition. As an example, if you would use this rifle a few times it would drop the condition down to Excellent, which is described as near new condition, no noticeable wear or markings, bluing is perfect except for extremely light wear at the muzzle or sharp edges. The price would drop to $1000 with no premium. What is the seller asking? Sounds like you have a great chance to obtain a nice collector's piece if you can stand owning a rifle and not firing it. Just remember, that first magazine you fire through that rifle will cost you $300 to $500.

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AHHH!!! forget collectors value get the darn thing, thats a darn good gun to let go to waste sitting is a box collecting dust. If I had it you bet I would be on the range every weekend with it practicing and go to an occassional service weapon competition. It would drive me nuts having a gun in my safe and not shooting it. for instance I have a Smith Corona 03-A3 in collectors terms the rifle is in original excellent condition and would hold a fat price tag of $1300 to $1500, Ive been told to the right person even more. guess what I put atleast 300 or 400 rounds through it a year and shoot in vinatge military rifle matches with it too.

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HDW I am like you, can't stand to see a rifle that I can't let myself shoot. I do have several collectors pieces including an origional Colt HBAR NIB. I pay to have them stored, What I can't see I won't want to shoot, and it is a PIA to drive all the way to the storage facility (a ways away from where I live). My home owners will not cover the collector value of guns, it is cheaper for me to store them in a professional facility that is insured for collector's value than it is to purchase seperate insurance. Hey, I spent almost a paycheck a month buying guns while in the USMC, I have many. At this point the Colt's are not that rare in perfect condition, but one day they will be and someone has to preserve a few of them right? Better idea, buy the Colt and lock it away, then buy a Bushmaster and fire away!

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If it actualy a preban rifle you should buy it if you can get a descent price for it. Than turn around and sell it to someone who lives in an AWB state that has not expired, for a lot more money. Then you can go buy a bushy and possibly make some money on it. Try looking on gunbroker.com. And see what some of those idiots pay for a preban gun, its obsurd. Good luck

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Personally, I wouldn't give them a cent more for the "pre-ban" label, in case you haven't heard, there ain't no ban any more, so these rifles aren't anything special, there's more just like it being made every day now.

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In case you have not heard, there are still states that have their own AWB (statelaw, not federal) NY, NJ, MD, CA are a few. Research before discussing. Thanks[>:]

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I live part time in Maryland, no AWB here. We have to fill out an extra form when purchasing an "assult weapon"and there is a waiting period but no ban and no difference from a pre-ban or post-ban weapon according to state law. Can't speak for the other states listed. Jbra - Right back at you buddy, don't post false info. it confuses people.

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Jbra nice quote, we all appreciate your lack of ethics. Buy the way, try to sell a handgun to someone in MD for a higher price, I would love to visit you in jail.

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Hey Jbra, thanks for encouraging people to gouge us New Yorkers on pre-9/94 AR's... :(

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Since I am talking about handguns?
And sorry my ethics are bad when it comes to someone who would pay that price, when I am trying to pay my bills.

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You were talking about AR's or "Assult Weapons" , I just want you to go to jail for being an A$$ H@le. I'm sure everyone from those states appreciates being called in idiot. I am really sure they love living in a state that still forces them to find "pre ban" arms at an inflated price. Thanks for lowering a good post to your standards. If we are all lucky natural selection will prevail and you will starve.

Do not respond to Jbra , he is looking for a verbal fight , lets not give the weasel what he wants.

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How come I am the ass hole when you are the one calling me out, saying that I have no ethics. I simply said that there are people on gunbroakers who will and do pay upwards of 2K for a preban AW or Assult Weapon. I think you are the one looking for a fight, So why dont you do yourself a favor and piss off.

Oh yeah, and Im the weasel because I do things differently from USMC PMI. Get a life dude, people have different opinions and views.

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I'm calling you both out. Get a sling shot. No paperwork.

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actually Colt is making their Assault weapons LE and military only no sales to civilians, so if you want a brand new colt its still gonna be the same thing you would have had to buy during the ban unless you are LE or military. So if you can get your hands on a pre ban colt I give you 2 thumbs up and pay whatever it is worth to you if you are happy then that is all that matters and who cares what some other J@ck @ss thinks. Because I am neither LE or Military Colt can kiss my @SS!!!! Bushmaster all the way, besides with a buffer and a little tweaking the bushmaster can be better then a Colt, Oh but you say the colt is battle proven..... the bushmaster is deffinatelly battle worthy, from my experience with them I can easily say I could rely on one for my life. Just the federal government likes to buy the lowest quality from the highest bidder, just because they are half @ss backwards like that it doesnt mean a colt is better then bushmaster.