Price/value check

[gun papa]

I have a 1965, Colt AR-15 SP1. This is ser# 4xxx. within first 5000 serial#. It is in near new condition. No forward assist, M16 type fullbolt carrier, chrome bolt, triangle handguard, 3 pronge hider, bayo lug. All parts original, w/ original instruction booklet.

What is the going value of this rifle? Im not selling. Had a guy follow my around begging to buy it years ago. It was grandads, that he bought originally. I used to sneak into his room when I was about 7 or 8yrs and check it out. Gramps kept it loaded, under the dresser. I still remember the WOW feeling.

Trigger beats my Colt shorty by a mile. No creep, short travel, got to be under 5lb on pull.

If I can post some pictures, I will. Any help with value would be great. Papa

[kanewtervalve]

A couple variables would make it less valuable, barrel wear(Shot alot) and original box with original paperwork. $1000 to $1200 depending on these 2 issues.

[Karsten]

On one hand being your Grandfathers and your memories of it I would dare say close to priceless for sentimental reasons.

I know I have both my Grandfathers .300 Savage Model 99 and my Fathers Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 in .308 and they not going anywhere.

As for a fair market value with the Vortex FH, Pry Bar Tool Lug (Bayo Lug) and depending on condition and if you have the box....I would think in the area or $1500 plus, but I am no expert either.

Karsten

[gun papa]

The gun looks nearly NEW. Hell in the 13 years I have had it, I only put say 80 rounds through it. I dont think gramps ever shot it. The bolt and carrier look like showroom floor stuff. Papa

[kanewtervalve]

If you do decide to sell it down the road, do not sell it to a gun dealer, make it a private sale to another individual, you will get more money for it. I use Auction Arms and Gunbroker.com for reference before I buy an gun. HTH.