Colt to shoot or not to shoot

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I recently purchased never fired Colt sporter lightweight. It is a Pre ban carbine 5.56. Came in original blue label box. I am primarily a handgun guy, and not too many places will let me shoot it where I live. I was in the Army where I carried a M-16a2. The real question is, Is there collector value in this rifle, and how much would be lost if I shot it, but not abused it?
 

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It is a Pre ban carbine 5.56.
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No it isn't. Fixed A2 stock, bayonet lug ground off. That is ban configuration.

Is there collector value in this rifle
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None. It's got the pony, but it's still just another AR, and one that really needs a few parts replaced. Around here, that rifle would probably move at ~$900-$950.

Me? I would pay $700 out the door maximum for said rifle in new condition, because it will cost $100 or so to put a correct buffer and decent stock on it, $50 for a correct front sight, and another $300 to put a decent mid length barrel and handguard on instead of the stupid carbine length 16" tube.
 
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It's just an AR-15, and a basic one at that. Either shoot it and enjoy, or sell it to someone that will. It'll never be worth more than it is right now, AFA "collector value".
 
Definitely a shooter. I don't know why anybody would put a "correct front sight" on it unless they wanted a bayonet lug for some reason.
A "stupid carbine length 16" tube" adorns 5 of my AR's-no trouble with any of them. The A2 stock is very steady and reliable, but I might change that to the collapsible version.
All in all you have a very good weapon, just no real collector value. Shoot it and enjoy it.
 
I don't know why anybody would put a "correct front sight" on it unless they wanted a bayonet lug for some reason.
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Um, to attach a bayonet. There are other accessories that can also use the lug.

A "stupid carbine length 16" tube" adorns 5 of my AR's-no trouble with any of them.
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There is a good reason that mid lengths have become so popular. If you don't mind the silly looking 8" of barrel & FH hanging out past the front sight, the increased force on parts from excessive dwell time, and that a standard bayonet won't fit right, good for you. I said changing to a middy is what I would do to the rifle, not what has to be done to it.

He asked about value, and when Wally World is selling the post-ban 6290 for $1,039, the AWB ban configuration of this rifle hurts it's value.
 
Thanks for the insight guys. Sounds like this is a rifle that I can shoot and not feel bad about.
 
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