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COLT SLAB SIDE VALUE

gregw
Anyone know the approx value of a COLT AR-15 A2 SLAB SIDE 223, good condition....
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  • rufe-snow
    Didn't know what a slabside was until I GOOGLED it.



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  • gregw
    That's it but with a rounded forDNW
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  • nmyers
    I think that you need to go back & take a photo of the lower receiver markings on the rifle in question.

    And, we need to know what "good" means.

    Neal

    EDIT: This is why we ask you to post good photos. You are correct, the lower is an A2 lower. TSR is mostly correct, it has an A1 upper with a replacement barrel. So, it's still a Mixed Parts Mongrel; I concur with TSR's estimate.

    EDIT 2: Yes, you are right, it might be a replacement handguard. But, that wouldn't make a difference. Without seeing the markings, we don't even know if the barrel or upper are Colt.
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  • gregw
    Can't get pics to load up, if you can and me your email I can send them to you.
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  • Txs
    'Slab side' has long been used to describe an AR where the lower receiver has no raised area around the magazine release, but nowadays you hear some using this term when referring an AR upper with no forward assist or case deflector.

    What's the setup on this rifle you're talking about?
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  • gregw
    No forward assist, just like the one pictured but mine is aa COLT A2, I believe the one pictured is a 1. Mine also does not have the Triangle shaped forearm but a lng round one
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  • gregw
    image327.jpeg


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    All you had to do was put that link between image tags just like the instructions suggest...
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  • tsr1965
    You have an A1 upper and lower, but your upper has had a barrel replacement. You are looking at in todays market, at a $600.00 shooter, not collector.

    Best
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  • gregw
    Even if it says COLT AR15 A2 SPORTER II on the receiver

    Don't want to be ignorant but is it possible that it is just the fore arm that s changed?

    Or is it possible to purchase an upper with forward assist to bring it back to a complete A2 and not a mixed gun

    Ok I will look to see if there are any markings and let you know
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  • armilite
    quote:Originally posted by gregw
    Don't want to be ignorant but is it possible that it is just the fore arm that s changed?




    An original A1 should have a pencil barrel (thinner barrel) on it yours appears to be heavier.
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  • gregw
    Armilite, it is not an A1 but an A2 lower. What I am trying to figure out is if it is an original COLT upper and barrel. The only markings on the upper are the letters C H. On the barrel it says 5.56 NATO 1/7. I am not sure of the upper because it does not have a forward assist lever and no markings to tell me if it is an original COLT upper. All I know is that I purchased the gun from a friend of mine several years ago and he said he purchased it new from the gun shop a long time before that. Any help would be appreciated
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  • charliemeyer007
    A 1 in 7 twist is a fairly recent in 5.56.

    I'm thinking it's not original.
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  • cpermd
    That is a mongrel
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