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1/10/2024 2:02:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dakrevla][Edited]
Sorry guys, I couldn't find my original post to add the photos to so here is a new one. This post will show the characteristics of the 2nd Generation Version 1 , 2 and 3. Version 1 is a plain aluminum non coated stock made by NEWTON NEW HAVEN for Colt , Newton NewHaven also produced the 2nd version stock, the vinyl - Acetate coated Aluminum stocks. I have here an uncoated early version, a Vinyl-Acetate coated Aluminum stock stamped 1 [NN] , another Vinyl-Acetate coated Aluminum stock with 2 [NN] and a vinyl, plastic, stock with the 1N markings.






The mold markings on the Gen 2 1st version all aluminum stock :
Mold 1 and [NN] , underside of lever is marked Newton NewHaven and the #3
The lever pin is left in the white and the bottom of the stock and inside of the lever are hand stamped D2...possible a
Tool room number or stamped for trials parts...







The mold markings on the 2nd Version aluminum vinyl coated stocks:
Mold # 1 [NN] , lever underside stamped 2 and Newton NewHaven






2nd Version with Mold #2 [NN] , lever underside stamped 4 and Newton NewHaven




3rd Version All Plastic , Mold 1 and N





More photos to follow.
Thanks Tucker


1/10/2024 7:28:52 AM EDT
[#1]
Nice job,,,again!
DON'T EVER DOUBT THE TALENTS OF HEATNBEAT!
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1/10/2024 9:23:13 AM EDT
[#2]
Thank you for putting the work on this article.
1/11/2024 12:39:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Great post.  Thanks OP!
1/12/2024 12:04:02 AM EDT
[#4]
Tack this thread..!!!

Great work!

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And yet, they are most certainly emotionally retarded.

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1/12/2024 11:25:18 AM EDT
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Done!
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1/12/2024 1:11:07 PM EDT
[#6]
Very nice write up and contribution to the forum!
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1/13/2024 11:18:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By myitinaw:

Tack this thread..!!!

Great work!

Done!


@osprey21

Thank you!
A socialist may indeed be academically superior.
And yet, they are most certainly emotionally retarded.

Public education is the opiate of the masses.
1/28/2024 1:35:19 AM EDT
[#8]
That uncoated aluminum stock is sexy. Only one I'm missing.
2/9/2024 1:28:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dakrevla][Edited] [#9]
The uncoated 1st version here is one of the cleanest I've ever seen. Most others that have ever become available are usually showing their age and use. I was extremely lucky to obtain this beautiful condition stock.
5/30/2024 11:21:30 PM EDT
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i noticed most of my original colt prototype era m4 aka xm4 kits whether a1 or a2 type sights are early enough to have the gen 1 non 1 N marked stocks. made from same molds as 1 N marked fiberlites. larry vickers scud hunter carbines is what the a1 upper with m4 barrel profile is sometimes called. they were issued to us army delta force as early as the mid late 1980s i gather.

i bought 18 kits like that and noticed the early colt fiberlite stock doesnt have the 1 N. 1 N came later. you guys should add the non 1 N version to the archive. again its the same exact mold down to the faded out recessed dots on sides of cheek weld area.
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5/31/2024 9:09:42 PM EDT
[#11]
Very interesting, I was not aware of that. If you, or another member have photos of that version please add them to the post.  As always it is a learning experience on this site.
7/25/2024 12:04:43 PM EDT
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What is the approximate value of an excellent condition version 2 (coated aluminum with the rounded butt) stock?
10/9/2024 10:28:17 PM EDT
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Anyone?
10/20/2024 11:22:53 PM EDT
[#14]
Prices are all over the place. You can pick one up on the EE for $150-200 and GunJoker for 300-500 ... all depends what someone wants to pay. Out of curiosity what are the mold marks on your stock ?
11/15/2024 10:59:26 PM EDT
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I don't know if anyone saw it, there was an GunBroker auction for an early Anodized stock, not coated. It closed for over $2000... it was a nice , but a well worn example... They are out there !!!
10/5/2025 7:02:43 PM EDT
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I scored an aluminum stock among a few milsurp xm177 stocks!  Can anyone help me host/post photos?  Thank you!
10/5/2025 10:36:32 PM EDT
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I scored an aluminum stock among a few milsurp xm177 stocks!  Can anyone help me host/post photos?  Thank you!
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DON'T EVER DOUBT THE TALENTS OF HEATNBEAT!
Boy,I'd love to stumble across a Redfield Jr. one piece base marked 40X on the bottom
10/6/2025 12:28:54 AM EDT
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Posting at the request of member tulizzy, this fine example:
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DON'T EVER DOUBT THE TALENTS OF HEATNBEAT!
Boy,I'd love to stumble across a Redfield Jr. one piece base marked 40X on the bottom
10/6/2025 12:29:39 AM EDT
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And last one:
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DON'T EVER DOUBT THE TALENTS OF HEATNBEAT!
Boy,I'd love to stumble across a Redfield Jr. one piece base marked 40X on the bottom
10/6/2025 1:41:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: tulizzy][Edited] [#20]
Thanks m1sniper! I got (4) stocks from a mil surp guy and wasn’t expecting what I got!  I was pleasantly surprised when one of them was clearly painted black and had what looked like a rack number on it. I lifted the lever and it revealed an area with no paint underneath!  So I had a big internal debate whether to remove the paint or not. Figured what the heck…

Some things I noticed- it appears the buttplate thickness is slightly thinner(1mm) than vinyl acetate one(not counting the thickness of the vinyl acetate). Also it has what looks like a 5 on the top front of the cheek rest in an area with a square raised section(last pic).

I will likely pass it on to someone else.  Let me know if you are looking for one.
10/26/2025 12:22:14 PM EDT
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Nice score and nice sale.
8/27/2026 9:24:40 AM EDT
[#22]
What years was the Colt marked 1N used?
Was it used for civilian and military?
8/28/2026 11:24:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mlin][Edited] [#23]
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Was it used for civilian and military?
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N1 stock was used from mid-1980s to early 2000s by both military and commercial Colt production. Afterward, waffle stock gradually replacing N1 stock.
8/29/2026 5:03:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EnablerNo1][Edited] [#24]
Awesome info.

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