| Colt Carbine | ||
| Competition HBAR | ||
| Government Carbine | ||
| Governmodel Model Service | ||
| Match HBAR | ||
| Match Lightweight | ||
| Match Target | ||
| Sporter | ||
| Sporter Target | ||
| 9mm |
Above Information Courtesy Stokes
There are two distinct mil-spec pistol grips used on AR-15 & M16 series rifles; the first one, used with the original AR-15 and all variants through the M16A1, is relatively smooth and has light checkering on the sides as well as a hole in the bottom-front of the grip that acts as a sling swivel mounting point (though was rarely if ever used in. He is looking for the serial number of his old military rifle so he can engrave both it and the Colt logo onto the AR-15 he plans to give years from now to his son, now 11 months old.
- 5.56mm NATO Colt SP1 Preban AR15 5.56 223 Pre Ban AR-15 20' SP-1 556 SP 1 20 inch ' barrel PRICE: $2,350.00 MANUFACTURER: Colt.
- The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer have. Double asterisk (.) under Bushmaster, a person on the internet e-mailed me that he had a lower that was shipped stripped (thus not a complete rifle) in 1991 from Bushmaster with serial #0327XX - ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY.
- They will give you that proof of manufacture for 38.49. If your serial number is listed on their website, it will be quick. Serial numbers/ranges not listed on their site may/maynot get a letter. They will also verify SGW lowers too. I called because a Range Officer at Highrock stated he got the letter from them over one of his preban lowers.
Disclaimer: This list is correct to the best of my knowledge, however, I accept absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy of this information or for the consequences and/or damages occurring from any inaccuracies. I have compiled this list for the purposes of sharing information only. This is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. It is a compilation of both personal information and information submitted from others, mostly from the Internet. ALL SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE OR ASSEMBLY. It should be clearly noted that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban (newly assembled after Sept 13, 1994) assault weapon. Please note that BATF has ruled that 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' are two different things. A Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. was a complete rifle prior to 9/13/94; 2. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and CAR stock assembled); or 3. was part of a complete weapon kit, either assembled or not. This list does not discern between 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' as it is very nearly impossible to find that detail of information. If any information presented here is found to be incorrect or you have additional information to contribute, please contact me via E-Mail (hkusp40@midmaine.com) and I will update and re-issue the list. Note:All items marked with a single asterisk (*) are taken from http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/index.htm. The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer have. Double asterisk (**) under Bushmaster, a person on the internet e-mailed me that he had a lower that was shipped stripped (thus not a complete rifle) in 1991 from Bushmaster with serial #0327XX - ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY. Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. Colt (800) 962-COLT |
| 1963 | SP00001-SP00023** | ||
| 1964 | SP00101 | ||
| 1965 | SP02501 | ||
| 1966 | SP05600 | ||
| 1967 | SP08250 | ||
| 1968 | SP10750 | ||
| 1969 | SP14000-SP14653 | ||
| 1970 | SP15001-SP15473 | ||
| 1971 | SP16001 | ||
| 1972 | SP19401 | ||
| 1973 | SP24201 | ||
| 1974 | SP32601 | ||
| 1975 | SP43801 | ||
| 1976 | SP55301 | ||
| 1977 | SP67651 | ||
| 1978 | SP83400 | ||
| CC001616 and Below | |||
| CH019500 and Below | |||
| GC018500 and Below | |||
| LH011326 and Below | |||
| MH086020 and Below | |||
| NL004800 and Below | |||
| SL027246 and Below | |||
| SP360200 and Below | |||
| ST038100 and Below | |||
| TA10100 and Below | |||
| BD000134 and Below(AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) | |||
| MT00001 and Above | |||
| BK000001and Above (CAR-A3) | |||
| CST000001 and Above (Began Late 1997 Production) | |||
| CMH000001 and Above | |||
| CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production |
Colt AR15 And M16 Serial Numbers, 1960-1972 | WeaponsMan
Serial Number Information Courtesy Geremy Chubbuck