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LOT 581
Exceptional Pre-Ban
1965 Production Curio & Relic Colt AR-15
SP1 Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. SP04787,
223 Rem cal., 20 inch round bbl., black anodized/oxide finish, synthetic stock.
Manufactured in 1965, the third year of AR-15 SP1 rifle production at Colt with an approximate serial number
range of SP02501 to SP05599. Features standard markings on the slab-side lower receiver, with three-prong flash
hider on the “M” and “triangle/VP” marked barrel with “S 12” on the underside, elevation adjustable winged post
front sight on the “A” frame gas block with bayonet lug, windage adjustable flip-up two leaf rear peep sight on the fixed
carry handle upper receiver with short deflector and without a forward assist, triangular charging handle, unserrated bolt
carrier with chrome plated firing pin and “M/CP” bolt along with flathead retainer pin, and a two-piece buffer. Fitted with a checkered pistol grip,
long vented triangular handguard, fixed buttstock with ribbed rubber buttpad, and magazine with “COLT AR-15” marked on the floorplate. Includes a black nylon M1 pattern web sling.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% plus original black anodized and 85% plus original black oxide finishes with some limited minor edge wear, some brown patina visible on the
barrel and gas block, and some light handling marks. The furniture is very fine with minor handling marks and some mild scuffing in the otherwise defined grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
Collector’s Fact
This early production Colt
AR-15 SP-1 rifle was
manufactured in 1965,
making it a desirable Curio &
Relic Longarm.
LOT 580
Scarce and Desirable Pre-Ban Swiss SIG AMT Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial
no. 16275, 7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 19 inch round bbl., blue finish, birch
stock. Manufactured in Switzerland as a semi-automatic commercial version of the SIG
SG-510-4 select-fire service rifle, the AMT (American Match Target) was imported into the U.S. in relatively small numbers
with an approximate total of roughly 3,000 brought in c. 1969-1989. Import marked on the left of the trigger housing.
Features fixed winged post front and adjustable tangent peep rear (graduated from 100 to 600 meters) sights, a spigot
launcher patterned ported muzzle brake fitted over the barrel, ventilated steel barrel shroud, a right-side mounted folding winter
trigger, “T” shaped charging handle, color coded “S/1” selector markings, and a folding carry handle. Matching partial serial numbers “6275” on the bolt, bolt carrier, buttstock assembly, and trigger
housing. Equipped with a ribbed plastic pistol grip, birch handguards, and a birch buttstock with ribbed steel buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with plum coloration on the muzzle brake, scattered patches of dried grease in protected areas, some limited minor edge wear, limited specs of spotting, and limited minor
handling marks. The furniture is very fine with some scattered light compression marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 579
Exceptional Pre-Ban Belgian Fabrique Nationale “G” Series FAL Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. G887,
7.62 mm cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale
(FN) c. early 1970s and one of a limited number of “G” series FAL semi-automatic rifles imported by Browning
Arms. Originally approved by the U.S. BATFE, the Bureau reversed its decision on the legality of the imported
commercial rifles, determining that they were too close to FN’s selective-fire capable military contract FALs in
configuration. Further imports were cut off, and those already through customs were given a pass and added
to the BATFE C&R List (see page 23). Features standard winged post front and adjustable peep rear sights, long
flash hider with bayonet lug, adjustable gas port, and a folding carry handle. The left side of the upper receiver is marked “F.A.L. cal. 7,62”, and the right side bears the one-line Fabrique
Nationale address. The trigger housing has the “S/R/A” selector markings with locked out “A” spot. Matching serial numbers on the trigger housing, bolt, and bolt carrier. Fitted with a
walnut forearm, smooth plastic pistol grip, and walnut stock with ribbed metal buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 95% original black finish with some light edge wear, a safety drag line, dried grease, and minor handling marks. The walnut furniture is very fine with some light compression wear and
scrapes. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
Collector’s Fact
This rifle falls into the serial
number range of G848-G1017,
and listed as a Curio and Relic
Longarm in the ATF Firearms
Curios or Relics List, 2007
Edition (pg. 23)