Colt AR-15 Serial Number List

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Serial Number Prefix BD CC CH GC GS MH ML MT SP ST TA Sample Model 6721 R6520 6700 6520 6550 6601 R6530

Model Name AR15A3 Tactical Carbine Colt Carbine Competition HBAR Government Carbine Governmodel Model Service Match HBAR Match Lightweight Match Target Sporter Sporter Target 9mm

SP1 or SP2 6551 6450 6430

Above Information Courtesy Stokes

Disclaimer: This list is correct to the best of my knowledge, however, I accept absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy of this information or for the consequences and/or damages occurring from any inaccuracies. I have compiled this list for the purposes of sharing information only. This is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. It is a compilation of both personal information and information submitted from others, mostly from the Internet. ALL SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE OR ASSEMBLY. It should be clearly noted that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban (newly assembled after Sept 13, 1994)

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assault weapon. Please note that BATF has ruled that "Pre-ban" and "Grandfathered" are two different things. A Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. was a complete rifle prior to 9/13/94; 2. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and CAR stock assembled); or 3. was part of a complete weapon kit, either assembled or not. This list does not discern between "Pre-ban" and "Grandfathered" as it is very nearly impossible to find that detail of information. If any information presented here is found to be incorrect or you have additional information to contribute, please contact me via E-Mail (hkusp40@midmaine.com) and I will update and re-issue the list. Note:All items marked with a single asterisk (*) are taken from http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/index.htm. The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer have. Double asterisk (**) under Bushmaster, a person on the internet e-mailed me that he had a lower that was shipped stripped (thus not a complete rifle) in 1991 from Bushmaster with serial #0327XX ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY. Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement.

Colt (800) 962-COLT

Year 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Serial Number Range SP00001-SP00023** SP00101 SP02501 SP05600 SP08250 SP10750 SP14000-SP14653 SP15001-SP15473 SP16001 SP19401 SP24201 SP32601 SP43801 SP55301 SP67651 SP83400 CC001616 and Below CH019500 and Below GC018500 and Below LH011326 and Below MH086020 and Below Pre Ban X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Post Ban

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NL004800 and Below SL027246 and Below SP360200 and Below ST038100 and Below TA10100 and Below BD000134 and Below (AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) MT00001 and Above BK000001and Above (CAR-A3) CST000001 and Above (Began Late 1997 Production) CMH000001 and Above CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production

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Serial Number Information Courtesy Geremy Chubbuck

Last Modified on September 29, 1999 aalbert@biggerhammer.net

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