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Secondofangle
01-10-16, 17:43
I see one on GB right now with active bids Reserve Met for $2800 and another with active bids up to $3400 reserve NOT met, Buy it now is $4200.

Both have 3 prong flash hider and are SN'd under 17,000

How long has this trend been going on and where will it end? It's making me consider listing my 1973 SN 26,000 with original SN'd box and plastic bag.

Kain
01-10-16, 18:56
Hard to say. Have seen some fearmongers pushing that Colt is now out of business since they filed for bankruptcy and that their guns will never be made again,usually the same guys selling 6920s for $2200 with banned for sale on the tag. So in other words people lying through their teeth and idiots buying it. Also, Colt revolvers, Pythons being the main one, it isn't surprising if that has pushed the prices of other old Colts up, I mean, American Rifleman ran an article that if one were to just glance through it that Colt Pythons are worth now $20K, which ain't true as far as I am concerned, more so since the 20K colt was a NIB Python, not a used no box, manual, ect, beater, but is has resulted in me seeing guying marking Colt revolvers at $5k and well up from there to include 7K and one guy looking for 12k.

Secondofangle
01-10-16, 19:13
Hard to say. Have seen some fearmongers pushing that Colt is now out of business since they filed for bankruptcy and that their guns will never be made again,usually the same guys selling 6920s for $2200 with banned for sale on the tag. So in other words people lying through their teeth and idiots buying it. Also, Colt revolvers, Pythons being the main one, it isn't surprising if that has pushed the prices of other old Colts up, I mean, American Rifleman ran an article that if one were to just glance through it that Colt Pythons are worth now $20K, which ain't true as far as I am concerned, more so since the 20K colt was a NIB Python, not a used no box, manual, ect, beater, but is has resulted in me seeing guying marking Colt revolvers at $5k and well up from there to include 7K and one guy looking for 12k.

Haha, yeah, I cut out that Python article and put it in the safe with the Python, which I have sworn never to sell other than back to the seller who sold it to me - for $600. A 1957 that had one cylinder shot through it.

Interesting thought about the Bankruptcy.

I always laugh when I see "Preban" or green labels, identical to current models, but "old" starting at $2000+ that get no bids. But this SP1 thing is different, it's just like they Pythons. These things really are selling for big bucks, and they haven't been made for about 30 years.

Kain
01-10-16, 19:25
Haha, yeah, I cut out that Python article and put it in the safe with the Python, which I have sworn never to sell other than back to the seller who sold it to me - for $600. A 1957 that had one cylinder shot through it.

Interesting thought about the Bankruptcy.

I always laugh when I see "Preban" or green labels, identical to current models, but "old" starting at $2000+ that get no bids. But this SP1 thing is different, it's just like they Pythons. These things really are selling for big bucks, and they haven't been made for about 30 years.

My guess, and I will make a point to say it is a guess, albeit maybe a bit educated, is that they are going through the same thing as the Pythons, they old, not made anymore, Colt, and maybe collectable so some people are investing in them. That they are ARs can't hurt. If that is the case then it is just the start, maybe, might go up might not, I ain't a market expert and I ain't psychic though some expect me to be. The Python bubble, as investments, is going to burst, mark my words. I may not be soon, but if things keep going up like they are, then it is going to crash and people are going to end up like the guys who paid 3k for a DPOS AR Sportical to find out it only worth $450 because it is used.

Secondofangle
01-10-16, 20:06
Garden variety, used, no box circa 1971 Colt SP1 SOLD. $2800 + shipping

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=533658610

Renegade04
01-12-16, 20:51
Since the SP1s are pre-ban, this makes them a big commodity in those ban states. They will command high price tags. Here in the South, and other gun-friendly states, the market value is not as high. Heck, I bought my pristine 1977 SP1 a few years ago for only $1K. I bought a really nice 1981 SP1 Carbine just a couple years ago for $1800. The book values are much higher, but the market down here will not support those values. As far as prices are concerned, they are not going to get any cheaper. They will continue to climb and, in ban states, they will be astronomical.

ClassIIIGunsmith
01-19-16, 12:46
Since the SP1s are pre-ban, this makes them a big commodity in those ban states. They will command high price tags. Here in the South, and other gun-friendly states, the market value is not as high. Heck, I bought my pristine 1977 SP1 a few years ago for only $1K. I bought a really nice 1981 SP1 Carbine just a couple years ago for $1800. The book values are much higher, but the market down here will not support those values. As far as prices are concerned, they are not going to get any cheaper. They will continue to climb and, in ban states, they will be astronomical.

Have to agree with the ban states declaring that they are able to be grandfathered in as legal (stupid to ban a gun in the first place imo). But my friend who moved to Buffalo NY (due to work) said that his new neighbor wanted to buy his 1978 folder AKM for $25k because he can't find them anywhere up there (he also bought his mags for $175 each) so in ban states semi auto rifles will sell like MGs for the rest of us who are free, just like hi cap mags and rifles were during the Brady years. My SP1 I bought when I was 18 was only $155.43 according to my receipt from 1976, and a guy the other day offered me $1750 for it at the range (inflation would say I made a little money), but the guy kept pestering me about it and didn't get that I wasn't interested in selling my first rifle. So aside from that an SP1's value is really influenced by the ban states just like the SKS is no longer a $125 piece of junk because they can't be imported anymore so since the ban states can't go and buy a brand new DDM4 legally they have to buy classics and since the laws of supply and demand come to play the SP1 is now valuable for that reason.

LRRPF52
01-29-16, 14:21
The Colt SP-1's from the 60's command a hefty price.

If you find one with the earlier lower receiver that has a roll pin hole for the extension tube threads, 3 prong FH, and older funiture, with a Chromed bolt carrier, and dimpled pins, you are sitting on pay dirt for collectors.

bigwagon
01-29-16, 16:07
In a world of cookie-cutter AR-style rifles that are as interchangeable as Legos, the SP1s and other retro Colts really do stand out. I can see the collector appeal. I've got my eye on an SP1 carbine at a LGS complete with the 4x Colt scope, but I can't quite stomach the $2400 asking price.

Renegade04
01-29-16, 18:50
In a world of cookie-cutter AR-style rifles that are as interchangeable as Legos, the SP1s and other retro Colts really do stand out. I can see the collector appeal. I've got my eye on an SP1 carbine at a LGS complete with the 4x Colt scope, but I can't quite stomach the $2400 asking price.

$2400 is about book value, not market value. Unfortunately, many people do not know that and will pay more than they should. A real Colt 4x20 scope in really nice condition will fetch about $300-$400 easy. 1960s SP1s are between $2500 and $3500 depending on condition and year. That is the market price. 1970s SP1s are more in the $1500-$2000 range depending on year and condition. Of course, in "ban" states, you can add even more money to the prices. In my opinion, $2400 for the SP1 you are looking at is a bit high, but only by a few hundred dollars. If you know what you are looking at, know what year it was made, know if the 4x20 scope is an original Colt scope or not, you may want to consider making them an offer that is a few hundred less (somewhere around $1800-$2000).

bigwagon
01-30-16, 13:26
$2400 is about book value, not market value. Unfortunately, many people do not know that and will pay more than they should. A real Colt 4x20 scope in really nice condition will fetch about $300-$400 easy. 1960s SP1s are between $2500 and $3500 depending on condition and year. That is the market price. 1970s SP1s are more in the $1500-$2000 range depending on year and condition. Of course, in "ban" states, you can add even more money to the prices. In my opinion, $2400 for the SP1 you are looking at is a bit high, but only by a few hundred dollars. If you know what you are looking at, know what year it was made, know if the 4x20 scope is an original Colt scope or not, you may want to consider making them an offer that is a few hundred less (somewhere around $1800-$2000).

Based on this Gunbroker auction that closed today, I guess the price of the one I saw is pretty close to market (it is similar vintage and condition). Even though this one didn't meet the reserve, the price it was bid up to would indicate market value is in the $2000-2400 range without the scope.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=537502544

Tacbear
02-10-16, 14:07
Wow I was just given a 1975...5 digit serial numbered SP1....MINT! I also have a SP1 that I bought in 1982 that I converted to a CAR.

SeaDonkey
02-11-16, 11:27
Unless the market just started going nuts, a solid SP1 could be had for around $1100-$1500 (Gunbroker). The '60s mode have always carried a substantial premium.

I recently bought a nice '70s example for $850 after it sat for weeks at a local gun shop with no takers at $1K. I bought a near mint 1980ish SP1 off Gunbroker about six weeks back for under $1300 shipped.

If the market is blowing up again, I'll have to keep my eyes open!

ClassIIIGunsmith
02-11-16, 16:03
Unless the market just started going nuts, a solid SP1 could be had for around $1100-$1500 (Gunbroker). The '60s mode have always carried a substantial premium.

I recently bought a nice '70s example for $850 after it sat for weeks at a local gun shop with no takers at $1K. I bought a near mint 1980ish SP1 off Gunbroker about six weeks back for under $1300 shipped.

If the market is blowing up again, I'll have to keep my eyes open!

True depending on where you live. But in ban states they are priced like MGs to us.
In GA they go around $1500-2600 depending on condition and year. But then again I was the first of my friends to buy a non-hunting rifle back in 1977 (1976 SP1 purchase), so in GA they aren't very common in a gun store where I live, but everyone will turn and look at mine when I walk into the range with it and I've even been offered +$2000 for it but I won't sell. So your statement is true for your area of the country but where I live they sell for more and where one of my friends live I could buy a real M16 down here for the same price as the semi up there

williejc
04-11-16, 20:45
If I can buy an original A2 in excellent condition made in 1987 for $1300, should I do it or pass?

Renegade04
04-12-16, 11:49
If I can buy an original A2 in excellent condition made in 1987 for $1300, should I do it or pass?


I bought a 1987 Colt AR-15 A2 Sporter II a couple years ago for only $900. It is excellent condition.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR-15%20A2/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II%20f_zpsod743jti.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR-15%20A2/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II%20f_zpsod743jti.jpg.html)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR-15%20A2/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II_zpsahfvdm9n.jpg (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR-15%20A2/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II_zpsahfvdm9n.jpg.html)


Now, there were some of the AR-15 A2s that were built with A1 type uppers. This would command a bit more in price.

ClassIIIGunsmith
04-12-16, 12:48
If I can buy an original A2 in excellent condition made in 1987 for $1300, should I do it or pass?

I wouldn't buy it.
But a fair market value is like what Renegade04 said. $900 for a excellent one. If I was buying it (but I hate SP2's because of the Delta Elite I bought so it won't happen) I would pay them $650 max because it is still a used gun. SP1's command higher prices because they predate the May 19 1986 date so some are actually machine guns and like others have mentioned, they have been parted out for fun trigger groups that were then made illegal to have same with BCG's and uppers. Post 2004 there was a flood of dismembered SP1's on the market. So because of the lack of untouched SP1's is limited they command more than what you would normally get for a used gun.

July4th
04-13-16, 23:32
Around my neck of the woods, Florida, SP1's have been around $1400-1600 for the past few years. I think they will climb as some of the folks just getting into AR's figure out there were models made long before the 90's. I also agree that after the AWB sunset many in free states were canabilized to sell the stripped lower to ban states which decreased the number of factory originals.

Renegade04
04-14-16, 13:19
Around my neck of the woods, Florida, SP1's have been around $1400-1600 for the past few years. I think they will climb as some of the folks just getting into AR's figure out there were models made long before the 90's. I also agree that after the AWB sunset many in free states were canabilized to sell the stripped lower to ban states which decreased the number of factory originals.

A little over 6 years ago, I bought a cherry looking 1977 SP1 for $1K. Those prices are long gone for ones in like new condition. Most of the SP1s are going anywhere from $1000-$3000 depending on when they were manufactured and the condition. A lot of them, as July4th said, have been cannibalized and sold as parts.

July4th
04-14-16, 22:20
A little over 6 years ago, I bought a cherry looking 1977 SP1 for $1K. Those prices are long gone for ones in like new condition. Most of the SP1s are going anywhere from $1000-$3000 depending on when they were manufactured and the condition. A lot of them, as July4th said, have been cannibalized and sold as parts.
I was amazed at how many folks actually removed lowers from vintage Colts after the AWB sunset. It's one thing to do it to another brand, but a Colt?!? Made no sense to me. If I would have had any other brands at the time I certainly would have done it, but never a vintage Colt.

As a side note: within the last year I know a guy who picked up a NIB SP1 for $1000 flat in a private sale and another guy who did some handy work for an old timer who thanked him by giving him an SP1 (fired with no box, but in perfect shape). The second guy had no idea what he had and was complaining about the fixed carry handle.

Renegade04
04-15-16, 11:16
I was amazed at how many folks actually removed lowers from vintage Colts after the AWB sunset. It's one thing to do it to another brand, but a Colt?!? Made no sense to me. If I would have had any other brands at the time I certainly would have done it, but never a vintage Colt.

As a side note: within the last year I know a guy who picked up a NIB SP1 for $1000 flat in a private sale and another guy who did some handy work for an old timer who thanked him by giving him an SP1 (fired with no box, but in perfect shape). The second guy had no idea what he had and was complaining about the fixed carry handle.

That is something else. Both of those guys made out like bandits. I wish I had something like that happen to me, but I am not going to hold my breath. One thing I am still hoping to add to my vintage Colt collection is an AR-15 A2 Government Carbine. I have the SP1 Carbine to go with my SP1 rifle. Now I just need the AR-15 A2 carbine to go with my AR-15 A2 Sporter II rifle. I would also like to find an early 1960s SP1 at a decent price, but that may take some time. I would probably have to sell something else of mine to afford it anyhow.

bigwagon
04-16-16, 08:43
If I can buy an original A2 in excellent condition made in 1987 for $1300, should I do it or pass?

I think that's right about the market value based on what I've been seeing similar rifles sell for on Gunbroker, but it really depends on where you live. I've been tracking auctions and the average selling price for A2 pre-bans seems to be in the $1300-1400 range. The prices are driven to that level by those in ban states that can only own pre-ban lowers. I recently bought a 1987 R6600 A2 HBAR Sporter here in Wisconsin for $900. It sat for months on a dealer's table at a few local guns shows priced at $1100. Finally I offered 900 cash and he took it. It's a great rifle.

ClassIIIGunsmith
04-18-16, 08:48
I was amazed at how many folks actually removed lowers from vintage Colts after the AWB sunset. It's one thing to do it to another brand, but a Colt?!? Made no sense to me. If I would have had any other brands at the time I certainly would have done it, but never a vintage Colt.

That is because at the time they were not all vintage guns or they were neutered because of the fact you couldn't have a pistol grip, flash hider, bayonet lug, detachable box magazine, and be semi auto in some areas while others were spared from it like mine. But the selling of lowers is kinda like how many people threw out classic working muscle cars in the "Cash For Clunkers" or the damn gun buy backs that have 100 year old 1911's melted for scrap. Some people just don't understand the importance of older things.

stitch702
06-11-16, 17:53
Well I have seen prices for these Colt sp1's go for around 1500. Some try to sell them for 2000, but do not get any bites. There is one guy local to me who I've talked down to 1300. It is a 1970's era good condition. No box. I always wanted a vintage sp1 but I want to get one at a fair price. Do you guys think I should jump on it?


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Renegade04
06-11-16, 18:34
Well I have seen prices for these Colt sp1's go for around 1500. Some try to sell them for 2000, but do not get any bites. There is one guy local to me who I've talked down to 1300. It is a 1970's era good condition. No box. I always wanted a vintage sp1 but I want to get one at a fair price. Do you guys think I should jump on it?


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If it is a '70s model and in nice condition, it would be advantageous to jump on it at $1300. I would not hesitate.

M-FOURTEEN
06-28-16, 13:04
I've got two 64's, a 66, and a 72. I just bought a mint 68' thats headed to my FFL as i type this.

The 1964-1969 guns will always demand a premium over even the early 70's models or any other SP1. Having a 60's, Three prong, unmolested Vietnam era AR is quite treat.

Secondofangle
08-02-16, 21:45
Mine just sold for $2100 used with original box a 1972: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/573137845 Another one claimed to be NIB 1974 sold for $2550 last week: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/572328651

TomMcC
08-03-16, 12:02
Mine just sold for $2100 used with original box a 1972: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/573137845 Another one claimed to be NIB 1974 sold for $2550 last week: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/572328651

Man, that is really nice. Looks unused. I almost cry wishing I had my 1st AR back. A SP-1 I bought brand new in 80 for $400. I sold it to a buddy for $350 sometime later. Looking back, that was a really sweet rifle.

Secondofangle
08-03-16, 12:04
Here's another one with box, a 1980 mfg: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/575249728

onado2000
10-12-16, 19:15
Gun broker has one, it's a
"Rare 3 digit s#" for low price of $6850

M-FOURTEEN
10-26-16, 14:41
A one owner 1966 just sold for $2,850....

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/590532910

GRA556
10-26-16, 19:04
A one owner 1966 just sold for $2,850....

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/590532910

IMHO, that's a little steep for the 1-12" barrel. Unless of course you're a collector.

Renegade04
10-27-16, 11:13
A one owner 1966 just sold for $2,850....

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/590532910

That was a very reasonable price for an early SP1 in really good condition. $3000 is not unheard of for the early SP1s. The low serial number, the barrel (stamped 12), the dimpled selector, and the Edgewater buffer substantiate this being an early SP1 and add to the value. Someone now owns a very nice SP1 for a good price.

GRA556
10-27-16, 12:00
That was a very reasonable price for an early SP1 in really good condition. $3000 is not unheard of for the early SP1s. The low serial number, the barrel (stamped 12), the dimpled selector, and the Edgewater buffer substantiate this being an early SP1 and add to the value. Someone now owns a very nice SP1 for a good price.

And it still only has a barrel twist of 1-12". Like I said, IMHO it's steep unless you're a collector. If you're a collector it's a totally different story.

Renegade04
10-27-16, 18:03
And it still only has a barrel twist of 1-12". Like I said, IMHO it's steep unless you're a collector. If you're a collector it's a totally different story.

People buy Colt SP1s for a reason. It is a classic AR-15. They are popular with collectors and shooters. Most shooters will not spend that kind of money to get an early SP1. They will spend $1000-$1500 for a nice shooter grade SP1. Personally, I paid $1000 for my 1977 SP1 Sporter. It is in excellent condition. It looks like it was never shot and it will stay that way. I paid $1800 for my 1981 SP1 Carbine. It is a shooter, but still in really good condition. Nice condition Colt SP1 Carbines are hard to come buy for a decent price. Also, these days, many SP1 Sporters and Carbines get dismantled and sold for parts. They are worth more money that way as original parts are very desirable these days by the retro builders.

GRA556
10-28-16, 00:00
People buy Colt SP1s for a reason. It is a classic AR-15. They are popular with collectors and shooters. Most shooters will not spend that kind of money to get an early SP1. They will spend $100-$1500 for a nice shooter grade SP1. Personally, I paid $1000 for my 1977 SP1 Sporter. It is in excellent condition. It looks like it was never shot and it will stay that way. I paid $1800 for my 1981 SP1 Carbine. It is a shooter, but still in really good condition. Nice condition Colt SP1 Carbines are hard to come buy for a decent price. Also, these days, many SP1 Sporters and Carbines get dismantled and sold for parts. They are worth more money that way as original parts are very desirable these days by the retro builders.

Regardless ... for shooting purposes the original twist barrels are slow and limiting as to what weight of projectile they can stabilize. If that's all you want to shoot that is fine.

Renegade04
10-28-16, 08:25
Regardless ... for shooting purposes the original twist barrels are slow and limiting as to what weight of projectile they can stabilize. If that's all you want to shoot that is fine.

You do have to remember that these were designed to shoot ONLY 55 gr. ammo. They do that very well. If someone wants to shoot higher weight ammo, then they need to stick with more modern ARs and/or higher twist barrels. Old School shooters and collectors, like myself, like the 1/12 twist for 55 gr. ammo. Not to mention, we like the old school platform that the SP1 features. This is, after all, the Vintage AR forum.

Gator Monroe
02-11-18, 04:00
Italian collector had a few pics of his pristine Ceylon or Sri Lankan ?? contract 1959 AR15 leaning against his restored 1959 Vespa or Lambretta Scooter (both Rifle & Scooter having same matching very low serial # s ) I was needless to say Very impressed , I still have the pics & story somewhere and the Rifle was much rarer and harder for him to track down than the Scooter ...

CRAMBONE
06-15-20, 20:38
Necropost for updates on the current values. Local guy is selling a 1978 SP1 for $1900. It looks to be in decent shape. What do you folks think?

Renegade04
06-15-20, 20:59
Necropost for updates on the current values. Local guy is selling a 1978 SP1 for $1900. It looks to be in decent shape. What do you folks think?

Pretty steep in today's market. Personally, I would not go any more than $1500-$1700 and it had better be in pretty good condition even at that price. That said, it all depends on what it is worth to you and what the guy is willing to take.

Gator Monroe
06-18-20, 00:05
Had a Chance a few months back to get Original Complete Upper & BCG /CH of a 67 SP1 in "Very Good" Condition for 699.00$ , I very reluctantly passed and will hate myself for that for an indefinite time over it ...

SteyrAUG
06-20-20, 02:48
I see one on GB right now with active bids Reserve Met for $2800 and another with active bids up to $3400 reserve NOT met, Buy it now is $4200.

Both have 3 prong flash hider and are SN'd under 17,000

How long has this trend been going on and where will it end? It's making me consider listing my 1973 SN 26,000 with original SN'd box and plastic bag.

That isn't panic buying, that is the collectibles market. You can buy a reproduction cheap or an original at collector prices.

boostmiser
08-12-20, 22:08
This is my pre-ban (circa 1983) with original Colt 3x20 scope and metal magazine (not pictured). It was passed down to me and it will likely be passed down to my son as well. I have shot it on a few occasions but it mostly is a conversation piece. Nice to know it’s worth a fair amount of cash.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200813/d3a6eb5129afd3adc623544402b425be.jpg

rooster2412
09-21-20, 21:51
$2400 is about book value, not market value. Unfortunately, many people do not know that and will pay more than they should. A real Colt 4x20 scope in really nice condition will fetch about $300-$400 easy. 1960s SP1s are between $2500 and $3500 depending on condition and year. That is the market price. 1970s SP1s are more in the $1500-$2000 range depending on year and condition. Of course, in "ban" states, you can add even more money to the prices. In my opinion, $2400 for the SP1 you are looking at is a bit high, but only by a few hundred dollars. If you know what you are looking at, know what year it was made, know if the 4x20 scope is an original Colt scope or not, you may want to consider making them an offer that is a few hundred less (somewhere around $1800-$2000).

I bought this 4 x 20 Colt scope off Texas Gun Trader from a guy who says he got it from a collector he knew who had 3 or 4 of them. I swindled it away from the guy for $ 350.00 about 1.5 years ago and sold it on Ebay about 30-45 days later for $ 650.00 - $ 699. I sure wish now I didn't sell it now as I figure today it's well worth $ 1000.00 - $ 1200.00, you look on Ebay the one's that look like they've been dragged on a gravel road behind a pickup truck fetch 400.00 - $ 500.
https://images2.imgbox.com/96/f8/kxHz4Pu8_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/50/b1/9o23z9mc_o.jpg

Renegade04
09-22-20, 13:55
I bought this 4 x 20 Colt scope off Texas Gun Trader from a guy who says he got it from a collector he knew who had 3 or 4 of them. I swindled it away from the guy for $ 350.00 about 1.5 years ago and sold it on Ebay about 30-45 days later for $ 650.00 - $ 699. I sure wish now I didn't sell it now as I figure today it's well worth $ 1000.00 - $ 1200.00, you look on Ebay the one's that look like they've been dragged on a gravel road behind a pickup truck fetch 400.00 - $ 500.
https://images2.imgbox.com/96/f8/kxHz4Pu8_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/50/b1/9o23z9mc_o.jpg

I have the same scope. I bought it several years ago for about $200. No box, just the scope and covers. No way I am parting with it any time soon. It would be too expensive to replace.

MASP7
12-02-20, 01:33
"Any end in sight for prices of Vintage Colt SP1s?"
No, unless the economy collapses.
Then they'll be worth even more...

rooster2412
06-08-21, 22:38
$2400 is about book value, not market value. Unfortunately, many people do not know that and will pay more than they should. A real Colt 4x20 scope in really nice condition will fetch about $300-$400 easy. 1960s SP1s are between $2500 and $3500 depending on condition and year. That is the market price. 1970s SP1s are more in the $1500-$2000 range depending on year and condition. Of course, in "ban" states, you can add even more money to the prices. In my opinion, $2400 for the SP1 you are looking at is a bit high, but only by a few hundred dollars. If you know what you are looking at, know what year it was made, know if the 4x20 scope is an original Colt scope or not, you may want to consider making them an offer that is a few hundred less (somewhere around $1800-$2000).

Condition makes all the difference in the world..... Click the link below.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/900741607

markm
06-09-21, 09:42
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I like Pmags, but inserting one in that rifle is a crime.