Value of a Colt AR?
 

What is a good selling price for a pre-brady ban Colt Sportster Competition 20" HBAR (Model R6700 - First year produced 1992)?

Have not seen many on auction sites to compare to except for post ban models. Thanks.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

new, with A3 (detachable handle) $1150+/-

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

It has detachable handle, but the gun was made 1992 and I have put only about 750-1000 rounds through it total. Would $900 be too much to ask?

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

It's worth what someone will pay for it. Take it to a gun show and walk around. You'll sell it.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

you can try, $900
the price could always be lowered
If you are an earnest seller, and you are working with a reluctant buyer try sweetening the deal by adding +'s.
20rnd mag, new $20.
factory ammo, $10/box
and don't forget the fired brass, $.10 +/- each.
earlier this year $900 Colt would have sold quickly.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

Kinda depends on the area of the country. Even though the market is glutted with ARs today, Colts tend to bring a bit of a premium among the AR crowd (even though it's not a 6920). Clean it up good, maybe wipe it down with a little Break Free CLP, include extras as mentioned (sling, mags, ammo, cleaning kit, etc.), walk around the gun show with a tag showing price and listing extras. Start around $1250...be willing to negotiate a bit.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

I know several guys that have recently sold AR's. One Colt SP1 went for 950.00 and a DPMS flat top with 24" heavy barrel went for 800.00.
Run of the mill AR's look to be a little hard to move right now, but your Colt should do OK. Adding extras as mentioned above is always an option too.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

I went to a gun show this weekend. A guy was walking around with a Stag Arms and a DPMS M4gery. He wanted $800 for each. I doubt that $900 for the Colt would be unreasonable.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

Thanks guys. I can't do a private sale where I am (20 round mag limit as well now days). I think I can dig out the original mags (I think they were the size of a 20 that was blocked off to make it 5 rounds) and might have one or two 20 round mags in storage. Lots of 30's around, but can't be transferred.

Probably do a cosignment through my favorite local dealer.

Lots of unexpected bills (medical and helping family) and I have two other AR's (1 complete noveske and 1 noveske upper with lmt lower - both 14'5" carbines).

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

Talked to my local FFL tonight. He has some system to lookup current book values on used guns. He said a pre brady ban R6700 (made in 1992) at 95% condition is worth $1400. Crazy. Going to take it down to him tomorrow to have him rate the condition it is in.

I don't expect to get anywhere near that. But If I can get cash 900-1000, i would take in on the spot.

Re: Value of a Colt AR?
 

Sold an MT6731 with Aimpoint red dot, original 9 rounder and a 30 at a gunshow for $1200 last weekend.