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7/10/2019 7:06:52 PM EDT
Some may already know this, but some may not. Just thought I would share to help others out. When it comes to ID’ing N1 stocks from a photo in an auction or listing, its frustrating if the seller doesn’t mention if its an N1 or post a pic of the markings. To my knowledge, all N1 and non-marked N1 Colt stocks (yes, they exist) have three mold marks on both sides. I’ve yet to see any repros with these marks. I have gotten lucky on a couple by buying them from pics alone before waiting for verification as to it being N1 marked or not. I just got my first non-marked stock on a GB auction. Here it is along with a marked stock. Sometimes the lighting has to be just right to see them.





7/10/2019 8:29:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Very interesting, and thank you.  I’ve got several unmarked stocks that came with LE trade ins or demilled kits.  I’ll have to check them out.  Any idea on which came first, or were they being issued at the same time?
7/10/2019 8:54:17 PM EDT
[#2]
Yep I have one that came on a pre-ban Government Carbine. Had the 3 mold marks but no N1 markings.
7/10/2019 9:07:30 PM EDT
[#3]
I've seen quite a few unmarked Colt stocks.
7/10/2019 9:32:58 PM EDT
[#4]
There are actually quite a few unmarked N1's around, if you have an original to compare with you can normally identify an unmarked one.
7/10/2019 9:47:36 PM EDT
[#5]
I had a commercial sized CAR stock for awhile, it had the mold circles on it also. IIRC, there were only 2 rather than 3.

Neither of my M&A Parts stocks had them.

ETA: not the best pics, all I could dig up. There are 2 mold circles, the one closest to the receiver is very faint. Also, comparing to 2 Colts that I have the circles on this stock are at minimum 2X larger.

The profile on the sling attachment is also.



7/10/2019 10:19:07 PM EDT
[#6]
Tig, there are a lot of things going on with that stock to not confuse it with a N1. :)
7/10/2019 10:24:14 PM EDT
[#7]


Oh, no mistaking that one for an N1. Just the only one that I've seen with mold circles on it that wasn't a Colt.
I sent that ugly bastard packing.

Eta: here's some love to keep things on track.

7/10/2019 10:50:57 PM EDT
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That I don’t know nor have I ever read it being discussed.
7/11/2019 12:50:09 AM EDT
[#9]
Really funny timing. I just pulled out an old stock this afternoon and I could not find markings on it but I think it's a legit N1.

I'll post phot in the AM if you don't mind taking a look at it.
7/11/2019 10:53:21 AM EDT
[#10]
So is this a Colt N1
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I think it is but there aren't markings on it.  Receiver extension is a two position with milspec diameter.
7/11/2019 11:15:19 AM EDT
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So is this a Colt N1
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/114798/N1_Stock_0001_jpg-1011994.JPG

I think it is but there aren't markings on it.  Receiver extension is a two position with milspec diameter.
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I'd have to say yes.
7/11/2019 11:25:34 AM EDT
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I'd have to say yes.
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Agreed. Nice surprise.
7/11/2019 6:02:48 PM EDT
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in on this

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