If you want a list of the serial number production dates up to 1985, go to 1965 Colt Python And Pythons were produced after that time frame. If needed, can try to run serial numbers against the Colt site Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture or call Colt Customer Service 800-962-COLT (2658) * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST.Star Note Lookup Fancy Number Checker National Charter Lookup Web Note Lookup. Reference Pages. Currency Blog All Reference Pages. Contact; Reference Pages. Reference Pages. Star Notes ... Fancy Serial Number Checker. Fancy serial numbers on banknotes can be worth lots of money. Is yours? Navigation.At the Colt Web Page at Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup, the 6-digit number matches to the 1917 model with a manufacture date of 1919. (It is my assumption that the 3-digit and 4-digit numbers were added during Arsenal or Colt Factory refurbishings.) ... Colt serial numbers ran from about 150,000 to about 305,000. Army service numbers started ...Look for the Manufacturer's Number. The manufacturer's number is stamped on the barrel of most Colts. It can be difficult to see, so it is important to use a serial number lookup tool to help identify it. The number usually starts with "C," "D," or "F.". Look for the Manufacturer's Number.USED Colt SP1 .223 Rem Description: On offer today is a USED Colt SP1 .223 Rem. Early 1980's Colt AR-15 SP1 Carbine rifle. Used condition. low round count. Mild scratches & wear marks are present on upper & lower receivers, barrel, stock, & front gas block/sight post. See pictures. This has the aluminum two position collapsible stock.They later started again with the Colt Sporter model. Mine is an exact copy of what the Military was using including bayonet lug. Serial number is GS0040XX. Here you go. This is a great site for Colt information, just click on the civilian or commercial link and it has the serial number list.List only goes up to 1982. I had a 199,XXX numbered SP1 and I was under the impression that it was made in the last year of production. I think May of 1984. Mike. This is it below. It is shown with an original finish Colt A1 upper. Never put a single round thru the original upper.Description: This 1980 production Colt SP1 Carbine has all the early sought-after features and is in excellent all-original condition overall. This Colt SP1 is serial number SP134418 which puts it's production in late 1980, 38 years ago. It has apparently led a very easy life with the majority of it's time spent in storage and has been fired ...Usually, serial numbers can be found engraved on the back of the watch case. The serial numbers identify the age of the watch. Some watches have the serial numbers on the inside mo...To read a Colt serial number, start by locating the serial number on your firearm. It is typically located on the frame or receiver of the gun. Then, refer to the Colt serial …Colt - Colt's Manufacturing P.O. Box 1868 Hartford, CT 06144 (203)-236-6311 "Randy" All "Match Target" rifles are Post-ban. Colt actually has serial number cutoffs, these are the last Pre-ban numbers in each series: CC001616, NL004800, TA10100, CHOI 9500, SL027284, BD000134, GCOI 8500, SP380200, LH011326, ST038100, MH086025 Hope this helps some.Click on Serial Number Lookup and then enter the serial number seen on your Colt. Simply go to Colt's homepage and hover your mouse to the Customer Services tab. Thanks to technology, you can now look up a Colt serial number on the internet. Colt Serial Numuber Rules and Regulations.Serial Number Mystery on Colt Agent. The serial number--on both the frame and the cylinder crane of the Agent in question--appears to be "W3201X." (Of course, I have substituted "X" for the actual last number in the series.) The website indicates that Agents (et al.) made between 1954 and 1955 have serial numbers ranging between "26150LW" and ...Colt Long Guns ... SP1 Serial Number Question...How high did the numbers go?AR15_1911. 1528 posts · Joined 2013. #7 · Apr 10, 2020 (Edited) One way to get the manufacturing date is to go to the Colt site, customer service and click on the serial number lookup, enter the prefix and 6 digit numbers. If no data found, if you still have the factory large plastic bag that wrapped the carbine, look for the date there.Dec 10, 2016 · I don't know about the online database, but when I called them with the S/N of a Colt pre-ban AR-15, they were able to tell me the month and year it was built. +1. When I bought my Sporter Hbar I called them and they did just that. I ended up shelling out $15 for them to send a letter with S/N and build date. G.Up for grabs is a Colt AR-15 SP1 semi-automatic rifle in .223 Rem. Serial number - SP179778. This rifle is in great condition and comes with a 20-round magazine. The barrel is 20 inches and the bore is in good condition with no pitting. This is a Pre-Ban semi-automatic rifle manufactured in the 1980s. The Colt SP1 is an old-school AR-15 and ...I tried looking up your serial number at the Colt site, customer services, serial number lookup but it did not have any available data loaded on their database. ... Colt AR-15 Sporter SP1 rifle owner since 1971 Colt 1911 Government Model Series 80 .45 pistol owner since 1984 Colt M4 Carbine owner since 2011 NRA Life Member since 1973.5291 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Nov 5, 2011. I just picked up a LNIB 2" Colt Lawman MK III. The Proofhouse hasn't been much good in determining the year of manufacture. The serial number is 36272U. Can someone give me a hand with this one?For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to: Colt Historian. PO Box 1868. Hartford, CT 06144-1868. Phone: 1-800-962-COLT. Check with Colt Historical Dept. for current prices. FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN: 1915-1947. Manufacture Dates by Serial Number. Target and Sport Models.1. On the frame just under the barrel. The cylinder needs to be open to see it. 2. On the cylinder crane opposite the frame number. Again the cylinder has to be open. 3. Inside the side plate, not visible unless the gun is disassembled. For a Mark III the serial number will be numbers and a letter, either as a prefix or suffix.Nothing comes up on Colt's website and I don't see a relevant section on proofhouse. The serial number is CJ55308. Model is O4091U. Just trying to get the manufacture date. I appreciate any help on this one. A friend just picked up a commander with serial CJ57797 and the seller told him it was from the early 2000s.Serial Number Range: Pre Ban: Post Ban: 1963: SP00001-SP00023** X: 1964: SP00101: X: 1965: SP02501: X: 1966: SP05600: X: 1967: SP08250: X: 1968: SP10750: X: 1969: …Apr 12, 2022 · The book progresses chronologically and features hundreds of images, as well as two quick-reference sections for easy confirmation of major components. Suggested retail is set for $36, plus ...Serial numbers MM01004, MM01006, MM01007, MM01010, MM01027 and MM01044 were also 1998. 1999 serial numbers are AN05443 → AN10496. 2000 serial numbers are AN10497 → AN11741. 2001 serial numbers are AN11743 → AN11952, also MM01031. 2002 serial numbers are AN11953 → AN12455. 2003 serial numbers are AN12456 → AN13000.Colt Sp1 Serial Number Lookup 8/2/2019 What is the approximate value of a Colt AR 15, serial number SP07315 that is in excellent condition, bought in 1965 and used for plunking.From my personal notes on SP serial numbers that was made in around 1983 (please correct me if I'm wrong). Colt AR-15 Sporter SP1 rifle owner since 1971 Colt 1911 Government Model Series 80 .45 pistol owner since 19841911/1911A1 Production Numbers. Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Ithaca and Remington Rands where not manufactured or shipped in numerical order.Request help with Colt SP1- Serial number Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by Jason33905 May 20, 2019i have a colt sp1 serial number 1785xx made in 1983 I think, my question is what markings should be on the barrel, it has C MP chrome bore on barrel would this be correct.Typically, the serial number can be found on the lower receiver of the Colt AR-15. What is the difference between a Colt AR-15 and an M4? While both are variants of the same basic design, an M4 has select-fire capabilities, meaning it can fire in both semi-automatic and automatic modes, whereas a Colt AR-15 is typically only semi-automatic.Jan 15, 2020 · AR15_1911. 1528 posts · Joined 2013. #7 · Apr 10, 2020 (Edited) One way to get the manufacturing date is to go to the Colt site, customer service and click on the serial number lookup, enter the prefix and 6 digit numbers. If no data found, if you still have the factory large plastic bag that wrapped the carbine, look for the date there.World's Largest Source of Old Arms Publications from 1850-2000+. Colt 1972 AR-15 Model SP1 Sporter" Rifle Manual17 pages, about 5" x 7", with 8.5 x 11" diagram. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper.April 29, 2024 by Mike McMaken. A pre-ban Colt AR-15 serial number lookup refers to checking the serial number of a Colt AR-15 rifle to determine if it was manufactured before the 1994 ban on assault weapons. This can impact the rifle's legal status and value in the market. Contents [ show]12 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Nov 12, 2017 (Edited) I have a R6601 with the original blue label box. No docs. It has a plastic gun bag with a sticker serial number that matches the gun serial number and a April 94 date. Sounds good to me but I can't find the serial number in the Colt Databases to confirm. MH076778.Search Site. Search. 203-710-0189. 0 Shopping Cart. Shopping Cart. Checkout. Total: $ 0.00. Sell Your Guns; ... Serial Number: SP166290: Caliber: 0.223: Model: AR-15 SP1: Year Range: 1982-1983: High Estimate: $2,500.00: Low Estimate: $1,500.00: Description Colt AR-15 SP1 in .223 caliber with one, twenty round removable magazine and a 22 ...Thanks to your contributions, there are now 145 serial numbers recorded in the file. -- 61% of the total reported were manufactured in the years 1902 through 1907. -- 58 (or 40%) verified with Colt Archive letters. -- 53% were reported with 4-3/4" barrels, 23% with 7-1/2", and 22% with 5-1/2".Are you in the market for a new Kenmore appliance? Or perhaps you’ve inherited one and want to know its history? Whatever your reason may be, performing a Kenmore serial number loo...Jun 15, 2021 · The R6001 (SP1 Carbine) was Released Sepember 27, 1977. It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock. Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series. The serial numbers listed are the serial number at the first of the year.Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Ace .22 Ace Service .22 Challenger, Huntsman & Targetsman .22 Combat Commander Gold Cup N.M. .38 Gold Cup N.M. .45 Junior Colt .22 Junior Colt .25 Junior Colt .22, .25 & Colt Auto Cal.25 from 1970 Kit .38 Special (.38 Special Caliber) Kit .38 Special (.45 ACP) Kit Conversion .45 - .22 Kit Conversion .22 - .45 ...Two Pre-Ban 1974 Vintage Colt SP1 AR-15s chambered in .223 Remington w/ 20" Barrels SOLD Description: Here is a pair of excellent condition pre-ban Colt SP1s with a unique history. These one-owner AR15 Sporters were purchased together new in 1974 and are only 1 number apart from each other.May 4, 2023 · Simply go to Colt’s homepage and hover your mouse to the Customer Services tab. Click on Serial Number Lookup and then enter the serial number seen on your Colt. You should note though, that the database isn’t totally complete yet, which is why the results of the lookup won’t always be accurate yet.5. What format is the Colt AR-15 serial number in? The serial number is typically in a combination of letters and numbers. 6. Is there a specific location on the Colt website to use the serial number lookup tool? Yes, visit Colt's official website and look for the serial number lookup tool in the customer service section. 7.Serial number SP189161 is an early-1980s production. As was mentioned, likely 1983-84. It also appears that this may be a franken-build as the pivot pin is not correct for a SP1 Sporter or Carbine. "A Bad Day At The Range Is Better Than A Great Day Working". USMC Force Recon 1978-1984.AR15_1911. According to my personal notes taken from AR15.com SP1 owners survey way back in 2006, your rifle s/n SP 174XXX was made in early 1983. As for value they usually go high on states with assault rifle bans, pre ban usually goes for over $2K but now that Colt is no longer selling AR to civilians it should be higher.Colt Sp1 Serial Number Year; Colt Sp1 Serial Number Lookup; Colt Sp1 Serial Numbers Dates; Jun 07, 2015 Hey Guys, I picked up a minty Colt SP1 this weekend and its serial number is SP130419, Ive looked on line and had no luck with date of manufacture, can someone please advise? Thanks!, 09:29 PM #2. Feb 24, 2011 - I'm still looking to make my ...Search; Breadcrumb. Collections; Colt AR-15, Model Sp1 Colt AR-15, Model Sp1. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. Click to view download files. ... 1993.0214.11 Accession Number: 1993.0214 Serial Number: SP 160594. Object Name: Rifle, Automatic rifle, ...You can use the serial number to find out the year of manufacture, the month of manufacture, and the original factory configuration. You can also use the serial number …The R6001 (SP1 Carbine) was Released Sepember 27, 1977. It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock. Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series. The serial numbers listed are the serial number at the first of the year.This is for anyone who might be able to help me with a question. I recently acquired an SP1 1973 manufacture year. the serial number is SPxx984x. The "x" at the end of the serial number was added after. When I ran the number through Colt, without the small "x" it gives me the year of production. If I add the "x" at the end the serial number ...I own a Colt AR15 SP1 in excellent condition (serial no. SP 155605). I bought this rifle in the mid 1980, and fewer than 150 rounds have been fired through it. It is stored in a protective case. I'm interested in determining its approximate value if I wish to sell. Thanks.According to the Colt Python Serial Number Table here, production of the Python peaked in 1981. Toward the end of 1969 the letter "E" was added as a prefix to the serial number. In 1975 the letter "E" was moved to the end of the number, becoming a suffix. In 1978 and later other letters were used. According to the Colt Python Serial Number ...According to the Colt Python Serial Number Table here, production of the Python peaked in 1981. Toward the end of 1969 the letter "E" was added as a prefix to the serial number. In 1975 the letter "E" was moved to the end of the number, becoming a suffix. In 1978 and later other letters were used. According to the Colt Python Serial Number ...I doubt that the serial number can override a lower that is stamped as being some other 'model', and probably can't be used to prove that a lower with no model number is an SP1. Maybe if Colt provides a document saying that a lower with a particular serial number was originally sold as a SP1, that might be OK.The R6001 (SP1 Carbine) was Released Sepember 27, 1977. It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock. Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series. The serial numbers listed are the serial number at the first of the year.The Colt serial number lookup on their website is a joke. The rear sight is a Bomar clone and not a real Bomar since that company went out of business quite a few years back. Hence it has Colt stamped on the left side. Here's mine bought in late 2021. It has the same Colt marking on the left side of the rear sight. I still haven't shot it yet.The SP1 was first available around 1964 and was produced "slick side" through 1983 through serial number 199300 - approximately. I owned an SP1 with the serial # 199XXX (under 300). This weapon had no forward assist. Attached are two pictures of an SP1 - new in the box; serial number 199XXX, and you will note that it has a forward assist and no ...1973 was 5 digits. 1972 numbers started at 19401 to 24200. 1973 ran from 24201 and ended at 32600. SP1 is the MODEL number, 201,4xx is the serial number. 1983 started at 192401 and ended at 206600. So the production year would be 1983. According to Colt, the SP1 model was made from 1963 to 1984. Like.The R6001 (SP1 Carbine) was Released Sepember 27, 1977. It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock. Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series. The serial numbers listed are the serial number at the first of the year.The R6001 (SP1 Carbine) was Released Sepember 27, 1977. It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock. Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series. The serial numbers listed are the serial number at the first of the year.1044 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Dec 12, 2007 (Edited) I bought a ar from a gun shop that was closing. It is Colt model AR-15 SP1 serial # sp1155xxx. It does not have a forward assist but all else looks the same. Is this kind of unusual? Willie. West End Electric. Galveston Electricians.Colt is known for creating some of the highest-quality firearms, including the 1911 pistol. Their products include numerous other standard and tactical pieces of equipment, from rifles to shotguns. The Colt website features a serial number lookup page. You can also watch the videos below to learn more about serial numbers on Colt products.Saa first gen. serial numbers. I have saa #6150. When I enter it into the Colt serial number lookup, only one gun comes up (not an saa). Entering the numbers previous and after 6150, a lot of Colts come up including saa, mfg. 1874. Try it and tell me that something weird is not going on, OR can someone offer a theory. Thanks.The leading source for examples of Old Colt Pistols, Revolvers, 1911, M1911, 1911A1, M1911A1, Government Model, National Match, 38 Super, Pocket Auto, Vest Pocket, Model 1905, Detective Special, Bankers Special, New Service, Police Positive and other Colt Firearms. Colt serial number ship dates for Pre 70-Series Guns.For Colt handguns, the most common location for serial numbers is on the frame, typically on the side or underside near the trigger guard or grip. In the case of Colt revolvers, the serial numbers are often found on the frame under the barrel or on the butt. For Colt rifles and shotguns, the serial numbers are commonly situated on the receiver ...Colt's serial number list covers only the earlier serial numbers. Like. Sort by Oldest first. snakeman99. 5290 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Dec 2, 2020. "Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop".This is an outstanding "first year" 1964 production Colt AR-15 SP1 semi-automatic rifle. It has the early style upper receiver with no provisions for a forward assist and the correct early Colt "triangle" proof mark on the upper receiver. The lower receiver has the Colt four line markings with the four digit serial number "SER SP 02296 ...Contact - Colt's Manufacturing LLC. CONTACT Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLCPhone: (800) 962-COLT (2658)Fax: (860) 244-1442DO NOT SEND FIREARMS WITHOUT AN RMA. Serial Number Lookup Instantly retrieve vital product details, warranty information, and exclusive insights through our Serial Number Look-Up feature.List only goes up to 1982. I had a 199,XXX numbered SP1 and I was under the impression that it was made in the last year of production. I think May of 1984. Mike. This is it below. It is shown with an original finish Colt A1 upper. Never put a single round thru the original upper.Nov 11, 2012 ... I know the Remington Society posts build dates of their rifles based on the barrel serial numbers, but how do I find the build dates for just ...If you need to know what year the rifle was made from the serial number just call Colt at 1-800-962-COLT (2658), they would provide the info for your rifle. The GS series model R6550 AR-15A2 Government Model was an all pre ban model and production was started in around 1988 and ended in about 1990. I did not have that particular model but I had ...Colt Serial number lookup for Pythons Jump to Latest Follow 2K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by [email protected] Nov 27, 2019Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear.The serial number was identified through a local source and the weapon dated to 1965 via Colt’s online serial number database. According to a Colt letter of provenance included in the excellent Vickers Guide: AR-15 Volume 1 (2 nd ed.), the first SP1 rifle was produced in …Phone: (928) 627-3833. Fax: (928) 627-1503. Platinum Seller. Active Listings: 28. Total Listings: 1957. Seller Type: FFL Dealer. Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order Cashier's Check. COLT SP1 - 1968 #SP 11202 ALL ORIGINAL.Colt Sporters didn't appear until around 1993+/-. The name was changed from AR-15 as a work around for for the states that banned AR-15's by name. Maybe 1993 is retro to some, but most people consider the SP1 series as retro. Time keeps marching on. Colt Sporters didn't appear until around 1993+/-.Colt Cobra manufacture date. Jump to Latest Follow. 1K views 2 replies 2 participants last post by 1colTovertheline Mar 8, 2023. 1. 1colTovertheline Discussion starter. 12 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Mar 8, 2023. Just purchased this Cobra from an individual. Put the serial number in the colt SN lookup and it doesn't show up.May 25, 2019 · Manual search; Serial Number Lookup. Now is the age of Internet so Colt duly keeps itself up to date by introducing a website for customers that incorporate multiple helpful functions. Fortunately, one of the functions happens to be the “Serial Number Lookup” which permit you to learn about your Colt guns using their serial numbers.