Colt LE6920 with Mexican Defense markings on Gunbroker?

**indianalex01** · 09-26-17, 17:30

I got the carry handle version and it had the 4 position buffer tube.

**Jay H** · 09-26-17, 17:47

Originally Posted by indianalex01

I got the carry handle version and it had the 4 position buffer tube.

Mine is the two position. Interesting. I wonder why Colt made some with two position and some with four? Makes me wonder if the Mexicans ordered some of each?

**renov8** · 09-26-17, 18:47

Originally Posted by Jay H

Mine is the two position. Interesting. I wonder why Colt made some with two position and some with four? Makes me wonder if the Mexicans ordered some of each?

Colt has been building a lot of off spec items it seems. Cleaning out the parts room or is it something else...

**JRHorne** · 09-26-17, 19:35

Just FYI, they aren't gone:
https://www.gundeals.com/colt-le6920...rked-5-56-nato

**pinzgauer** · 09-26-17, 19:43

Originally Posted by Bret

They were not made as collectibles. They were actually made for the Mexican military/police. No doubt it will be worth more than the same rifle without the Mexican markings. How much more is anyone's guess. My guess is not as much as the LEO only markings. In a few years I can see them going for $100 or $200 more than the same rifle without the markings.

Fully aware of the background & context. It's not just stuff made as collectables, though they pretty much never become valuable. If the availability and cost to set them aside are low, there will not appreciate like you think. Extreme example: moonlanding newspapers

Scarce does not automatically equate to higher value. And these were not even particularly scarce.

So equating Mexican secondary rollmark probably is not in the same vein as LEO, M4A1 or other similar markings.

Great deal, have fun. Hope I'm wrong and they double in value.

And the good news is even if they don't you still have a decent rifle for a great price

**Feline** · 09-27-17, 10:52

M4A1-, LEO-, and Mexico-marked lowers will all fetch a premium among collectors. Uninformed or uncaring buyers will not know or care. Based on buyer reviews, the Mexican rifles appear to be of no lower quality than LEO-marked guns, and likely will fetch a premium on the open market. At least we can all agree that diversity is the spice of life, and never have these rifles been less expensive.

**renov8** · 09-27-17, 11:20

Funny what passes as collectibles today...take for example, my tactical hummel collection...just kidding.

Regardless of collectability, these Mexican rifles tell a story, and depending how creative you are, it could be a great story. I am sticking with the cartel story and these were returned as the fast and furious smuggling operation blew open. People love stories...and these rifles will tell a good one.

The price alone on these was good enough reason to buy and buy and buy...

**Feline** · 09-27-17, 12:02

Originally Posted by renov8

Funny what passes as collectibles today...take for example, my tactical hummel collection...just kidding.

Regardless of collectability, these Mexican rifles tell a story, and depending how creative you are, it could be a great story. I am sticking with the cartel story and these were returned as the fast and furious smuggling operation blew open. People love stories...and these rifles will tell a good one.

The price alone on these was good enough reason to buy and buy and buy...

Yours was a Fast and Furious rifle, too? Awesome!