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Here are some photos of two older AR-15 rifles side by side, an SP1 Sporter (Rifle with triangular handguards) and an SP1 Sporter with collapsible stock (Carbine with ribbed short handguards). These are two early AR-15 rifles made by Colt between 1964 and 1985. These AR-15 rifles have A1 lower receivers. The upper receivers on these SP-1 models have no Forward Assist, and no Expended Case Defector. They have built in carry handles with A1 style rear sights. The full size SP1 Sporter has a 20-inch barrel while the SP1 Carbine has a 16-inch barrel, both are 1:12 twist. The Carbine weighs 5.8-pounds (empty) and the Sporter weighs 7.5-pounds. These are interesting and lightweight AR15 variants. Finding unfired samples this old is a rare treat, and we were happy to get the chance to photograph them together http://ar15buyersguide.com/Articles.php?action=detail&g=content1239868623

Colt AR-15 SP-1 Sporter and SP-1 Carbine
Posted by: TucsonGuns
Posted on: Thu Apr 16 2009

 

 
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