I reside in an AWB-state. I am looking for a Colt pre-ban lower or complete rifle. Although I have searched the forum, I am not suficiently familiar with the different variations to make an infomed purchase.
I intend to use the lower to build a custom rifle but with the prohibited features.
I know that there are big hole and little hole versions, sear blocks, white boxes and blue boxes.
Could you recommend specific models/variations in order of preference?
I would also consider other manufacturer’s lowers, but I have not seen much online, and the prices for some potentially lesser-quality brands are not substantially less than some complete Colt rifles.
I currently have two post-ban custom-builds with top-notch components, such as LaRue handguards, BCM and WOA barrels, etc., but I would like a rifle without a pinned and welded break and with a folding stock. Thanks, but I can’t move just yet.
There are three preban Colt rifles at the shop where I work part time. I don’t know exact prices off the top of my head, but one is an SP1 carbine in awesome shape (around $950), one an SP1 rifle (around $950) in new condition, and a Match HBAR (around $900). This was as of two days ago; some may be sold already.
You might consider getting a lower from some other source and having it flushed out with Colt parts. That will save you all of Colt’s peculiarities, including the price.
Well, went to the shop today. The SP1 Carbine and HBAR are on Gunbroker at auction. The SP1 rifle is $995.
If you want a Colt, I’d look for a Blue Label that has the small front pushpin and has the hole drilled for the pushpin spring/detent. These will have the larger (.170 inch) fire control pin holes, but I would rather that than have a larger diameter front pushpin.
