It's just a shame that my grandchildren will never enjoy the freedoms I did
Yes, in 1979 a new M16A1 Carbine sold for $631.26 plus a $200 tax stamp. After the ban, prices settled around $12,000 to $15,000 when sold on Subguns, in 2011. A few years later (or was it 1 year?) prices started rising quickly. Todays current investment prices seem to be holding around $25,000 for an orginal Colt M16A1.Was "da switch" for real?
I was telling a buddy at work that original Colt M16's were bringing in the neighborhood of $30K yesterday ... his mouth dropped open and he couldn't believe it so I pulled one up on GunBroker, it was $31K and the bidding hadn't stopped yet!<snip>
Yes, in 1979 a new M16A1 Carbine sold for $631.26 plus a $200 tax stamp. After the ban, prices settled around $12,000 to $15,000 when sold on Subguns, in 2011. A few years later (or was it 1 year?) prices started rising quickly. Todays current investment prices seem to be holding around $25,000 for an orginal Colt M16A1.
See link https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?media/albums/colt-m16a1-carbine-sold.260/
This dealer has for sale many full autos. He buys and sells many. https://dealernfa.comoriginal Colt M16's were bringing in the neighborhood of $30K
A very good friend of mine has the Class 3 bug. Shooting both his M14 and M16 rifles brought back some memories. I have kicked the idea around but just never felt enough push to do it. Not even a matter of justifying it to my wife but justifying it to myself. I guess for me the occasional enjoyment is part of having some great friends who share their stuff.This dealer has for sale many full autos. He buys and sells many. https://dealernfa.com
Sorry to AR15 guys for hijacking the thread. Keep the photos comming.
This dealer has for sale many full autos. He buys and sells many. https://dealernfa.com
Sorry to AR15 guys for hijacking the thread. Keep the photos comming.
Label off a Lone Star Beer longneck... his favorite.Novel. Cool camo. Very nice. What is the sticker?
My latest build.
It is a 12 5" BCM upper on a Spikes Lower. I may upgrade the optic to a Aimpoint T1 with my Trump bucks. I'm not sure though. My very slight astigmatism makes the EO techs a little easier on my eye as I get a little older.
Now as soon as WA get out of lockdown maybe I can get it sighted in.
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Have you tried an ACOG. I went that route for a few reasons. I don't get along with red dots to well any longer either.
Built this last night and ran 400 rounds through her today. Ran like a clock. https://photos.app.goo.gl/eC1Wx2FydkJ5qQDQ6
Barrel - Ballistic Advantage 10.5"
Handguards - MOE SL
Gas block - Yankee Hill, flip up front sight.
Upper receiver - Mas Defense slick side
Lower receiver - New Frontiers carbon fiber (got it brand new for a little over $20, I had to give it a try)
Grip - MagPul K2
Trigger - Geissele SSA-E
Optic - Trijicon TA-44, 1.5X ACOG
Optic mount - American Defense quick detach
Buffer tube - KAK
Brace - KAK Shockwave Blade
Charging handle - BCM Gunfighter
BCG - BCM
Buffer - H2, but I'm gonna back of to an H buffer. It's ejecting at around 3-4:00 and feels a little "sluggish."
LPK - sans FCG from Aero
What is kinda funny is that for what the scope and trigger cost, I could have built 3 more guns.
Looks beefy. Nice! We aren't even allowed to go to our club range...........ugg...........