AR lovers what is this

[#1bambam]

Hey Ar-15 guys.What is this and what is it worth.With the paint job it looks like a flood gun(Even if the owner says its's not).He says he got it in 92 for 1200.00.I dont know anything about ar's so all info is great.

 

[CajunTim]

Looks like an A-1 model with a bad paint job.

 

[#1bambam]

Looks like an A-1 model with a bad paint job.

What is a A-1 and what is it worth.I dont think the guy ever cleaned it.

 

[LouisianaCarry]

I might give $200 for it.

 

[CajunTim]

M-16A1 Full Auto
M-16A2 Three Round Burst
M-16A3 Had the M16A1 fire control group
M-16A4 Has a removeable carry handle and some rails on the heat shields

I don't think it is FA but its design resembles the A1.

 

[LouisianaCarry]

There are differences in sights/grips/ergonomics, also.

 

[CajunTim]

And flash suppresors to name a few.

 

[LouisianaCarry]

Not FA. It's a Sporter. $200 for parts or to let guests use so they don't hog my Stag.

You can build one new for $550 that's not all beat to hell.

 

[BR 870]

Dude, will that thing even run? ARs are not known for their reliability when neglected...

 

[LCPL 4]

I recognize it. It's a POS model in the A1 style configuration.

 

[#1bambam]

Its the first ar I have ever shot. It sounds like a pogo stick bouncing when you fire it. it fells like you are shooting a toy.

 

[chibajoe]

Olympic/Century A-1 clone, probably cast receiver. It's worthless, except maybe for parts, especially since the flash hider looks to be weilded on.

 

[LouisianaCarry]

The sproing sound is normal, by the way. It may be exaggerated from abuse, but that is the recoil spring in the buffer tube.

 

[#1bambam]

The sproing sound is normal, by the way. It may be exaggerated from abuse, but that is the recoil spring in the buffer tube.

Yea after I shot it once I asked the range officer if that was normal.He said the same thing you did.

 

[LACamper]

The lower is marked Centurion. Aren't they an importer? Could this be a foreign copy imported? I can't make out the other markings.

Take it to the range before you buy it. If you get it cheap enough it might be worth playing with. A can of Duracoat and a good cleaning go a long way. Think of it like buying a surplus rifle...

 

[#1bambam]

The lower is marked Centurion. Aren't they an importer? Could this be a foreign copy imported? I can't make out the other markings.

Take it to the range before you buy it. If you get it cheap enough it might be worth playing with. A can of Duracoat and a good cleaning go a long way. Think of it like buying a surplus rifle...

I dont think Ill be owning this one.

 

[rockmup]

I dont think Ill be owning this one.

Not worth 100 depending on the barrel.
So what did he want for it, I've got to know ?

 

[#1bambam]

Not worth 100 depending on the barrel.
So what did he want for it, I've got to know ?

I just called him and asked him he said about half of what he paid for it 600.00LOL

 

[chibajoe]

I just called him and asked him he said about half of what he paid for it 600.00LOL

You know, if he threw in a couple thousand rounds of ammo, that would actually be a good deal.

 

[gunz4me]

That is a Century International Arms, Inc. AR-15 and they are not known for being the best on the quality list.

Eta: I just checked their product line, and they don't even have AR-15s listed at CIA anymore...

ETA2: If the seller paid $1,200 for that rifle, he got screwed!

ETA3: He purchased that in 1994, after the AWB. In 1992, there was NO reason to have a brake on the end of an AR-15 because flash suppressors were still legal. That would also explain why he paid $1,200 for it; even though I almost bought a Colt Sporter in 1994 for $800. I think Dealer cost on the CAI POS AR-15s prior to the ban was in the $300 to $400 range.... Talk about one helluva profit.