Another Retro Added

[Renegade04]

Well guys, my long awaited search for a nice Colt SP1 Carbine is over. I was at a local gun show this morning with a couple of my 1911s to sell and came across a very nice SP1 Carbine for $1800. I did not have the cash, nor did my two 1911s amount to anywhere near the price. So, I went home, but kept think about what I had that I was willing to try and trade. After lunch and our daily walk, I loaded up my two Remington R1s and a Remington R51 (one that works) and headed back to the show. Needless to say, It was a trade. I know I came out on top as far as value is concerned. Plus, the Colt has a good new home and it will keep all of the other retros company, including my 1977 Colt SP1 rifle. Serial number is SP 149*** which puts it at 1981, according to Colt. It is in really good condition. The BCG has hardly any wear whatsoever. The buttstock looks brand new. It also came with two Colt AR-15 5.56mm 20-round magazines and one Colt AR-15 .223 magazine. Somebody took very good care of this Colt. Anyhow, I just thought I would share. It was a good day. BTW, this is AR15 #33 in my collection.

[CAR-AR-M16]

That carbine looks great!

[Elkhound]

It may be due to the fact some might consider me to be "retro," but I think it looks awesome! I like the stock, it sets off the whole look of the rifle. Very nice!

[ClassIIIGunsmith]

Upper an lower do not match. Upper looks older than the lower going off the colt grayness on top compared to bottom.

[lethal dose]

So jealous.

[Firefly]

I have to agree. There is a finish/anodizing discrepancy.
If you are a collector and consider this rifle an investment, you may want to contact Colt to see if this started life as an SP1 Carbine or something else. It should have a 2 pos stock

They may have had an off day when this was assembled but most SP1 carbines have that total Colt Gray.

However if you don't care about such things, it looks like a light and handy rifle.

ETA Actually this might really be one of the original carbines. Especially if it has a 1/12 barrel. The color difference raises a brow, but I compared it to a Sporter II which came later.

Or it was one of the last run SP1 carbines. But that is speculation
I believe there is a story behind your rifle, sir. And actually this is better than those Remington pistols IMHO