Posted: 2/23/2005 3:15:58 PM EDT
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I'm out of town but in my home state and just happned across a small gunshop and figured some gun porn wouldn't hurt. While inside I found a very clean Colt SP1 on display for a very reasonable price. I was itching to buy it but decided to wait and check up on it a bit. The major question I had was when it might have been made. I checked Biggerhammer.net's Colt serial number list and I want to be sure I am reading the list right. The serial No. on this SP1 was SP156XXX. Biggerhammer.net serial number list
So I'm guessing this is an early 1980s gun. Correct me if I'm wrong but that is what it appears to be based off of this serial number list. Rifle is for sure a SP1 with slab side lower, upper receiver without FA or shell deflector, and A1 flash hider. Any input would be appreciated. |
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Don_Francis: The picture you posted pretty much represents what I saw yesterday. The rifle's colors do match and it is in great shape. Probably was a safe queen traded in on something else or on consignment. The price is awfully low for it and the dealer admitted that he really wasn't sure what to charge for it. I might have to pick it up just to have the classic SP1 configuration. Another question I have is regarding the front pivot pin. Obviously its the Colt large hole pin. Are two flathead screw drivers required to disassemble it? |
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Thanks for the info. I have several new ARs but never owned a SP1 but somehow this retro look is really starting to suck me in. The price is $800.00 so I might have to take the dive for it. Where would one find aftermarket adapter pins. I'm sure I've come across them but ignored them in the past. Would a place like brownells have them? |