December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Although several experimental rifles were produced in 1963, commercial production of the SP1 began in 1964, starting with serial number SP00101. This early example serial number SP01062 was one of the first thousand production rifles made in 1964 and sports early production features throughout. Correctly proofed 20" matte finished barrel with "12" twist rate marking and iconic duck bill 3 prong flash hider. Standard protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Early "+" marked lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information and rampant Colt trademark. Furniture includes black synthetic 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position butt stock with ribbed pad. Complete with 4 first type 20-round Colt magazines, each marked with an encircled "1", an early USA-made Colt 3x scope, bipod in original cardboard sleeve, and manual. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory matte finish is retained with some areas of thinning and a few scratches. Several areas on the right side of the rifle, especially around the carry handle, show oxidation and finish loss. Furniture has only minor handling marks. Fine bright bore and excellent mechanics. 1 magazine remains in very fine condition, the others showing some corrosion. Scope likewise has areas of cleaned oxidation with clear optics.
Accessories
3 extra magazines, bipod, and scope
Caliber/Bore
.223 Remington