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Thread: Value of pre-ban Oly Arms CAR-15, best way to go about selling it?

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    Value of pre-ban Oly Arms CAR-15, best way to go about selling it?

    Been out of the game WAY too long so I apologize for not being up on the latest trends, prices, etc. A CAR-15 Olympic Arms that was built in 1993 has come into my possession. Very good condition, has the 11" barrel and 5.5" permanently welded flash suppressor, CAR stock, A-1 carry handle and sights, bayonet lug.

    Is it true that these can command a decent $$ from buyers in states like CT or others that have AWB laws in place?

    Any idea as to the best way to sell this rifle? BTW - I live in FL.

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    I'd go to ban state forums and see what they say. I'm in Florida too and I rarely see pre-ban stuff.

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    Good idea - I just joined the CT gun owners forum - are there any other states where this rifle might get more attention due to laws?

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    I bought one of those EXACT same models in TX in 1996 - allegedly, part of the last shipment of pre-ban Oly's EVER! Sold it years ago in WV for about double what I paid for it (years BEFORE the 2004 sunset). I'd be curious to see what it goes for now, too!
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    Probably worth between $1-1.5k. You can check out www.northeastshooters.com

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    Oly is one of the worst commonly found AR15 manufacturers ever. I'd have SERIOUS ethical issues with trying to sell one of those turds for a premium to someone behind enemy lines.

    It'd be one thing if, at least, their lowers were decent, but that is very often not the case.
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    11.5" barrel with a 5.5" flash hider?

    Novelty?
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    Put it on Gunbroker.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Oly is one of the worst commonly found AR15 manufacturers ever. I'd have SERIOUS ethical issues with trying to sell one of those turds for a premium to someone behind enemy lines.

    It'd be one thing if, at least, their lowers were decent, but that is very often not the case.
    Things are worth what people pay for them. If someone thinks it is worth $1500, and they pay that much, then that is what it is worth.

    I usually draw a parallel with wages. People think thier work is worth way more than they actually get, and I ask why they don't get someone to psy that much. It usually shuts them up or they start making excuses why they are where they are for the time being.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sticks View Post
    11.5" barrel with a 5.5" flash hider?

    Novelty?
    It's a pretty common config amongst older ARs, especially ones from the 90s. I know a person with a Bushmaster that has a configuration like that... it's a really silly gun.

    BUT, it did have a nicely staked semi-auto bolt carrier and actually ran pretty well. It has yet to malfunction. I think Bushmaster QC may have been a little better back then.

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