# 40971569

Excellent Pre-Ban 1968 Production Curio & Relic Colt AR-15 SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Colt Scope

$ 4999.99

Manufactured in 1968, this early Colt-style rifle offers strong collector appeal thanks to its desirable period-correct features, classic carry-handle configuration, Colt 3×20 mm scope, and distinctive early-pattern components.

Manufactured in 1968, making it especially attractive to collectors seeking early-production examples
Early fixed carry-handle upper receiver configuration:
- Short deflector
- No forward assist, a desirable early-style feature
- Windage-adjustable flip-up two-leaf peep rear sight mounted in the carry handle
Front sight assembly:
- Elevation-adjustable winged post front sight
- Mounted on the “A” frame gas block
- Includes bayonet lug
Barrel and muzzle details:
- Three-prong flash hider
- Barrel marked “MP” and “12”
Bolt and carrier:
- Oxide-finished serrated bolt carrier
- Bolt marked “MP”
Lower receiver:
- Early slab-side, unfenced lower receiver
- Standard Colt markings on the left side
Buffer system:
- Two-piece buffer assembly housed in the buffer tube
Furniture and exterior features:
- Black plastic checkered pistol grip
- Long vented triangular handguard
- Fixed buttstock with ribbed buttpad
Magazine:
- Includes a La Belle Ind. STANAG-pattern magazine
Optic and accessories:
- Topped with a Colt 3×20 mm scope mounted to the carry handle
- Includes the box for the Colt scope
- Includes a black M1-pattern web sling
Important legal notice:
- This item is restricted under various state-level assault weapon and high-capacity magazine bans.
- It cannot be sold or transferred to individuals in CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VT, or WA.
- Please check all local laws and regulations before bidding.

Condition

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original black anodized and 98% original oxide finishes with limited minor spotting on the barrel, some limited minor wear, along with crisp markings and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics. Overall a very attractive original example of a pre-ban 1968 production curio & relic Colt AR-15 SP1 rifle with a Colt scope!