Looking for online sources for C&R eligible ARs or lower receivers

[gnbrotz]

I'm looking for recommendations on auction sites or dealers known to have large C&R inventories. I've been on GunBroker, but they don't have a dedicated filter for that, so looking there isn't as efficient as I'd like.

If it helps, I'm particularly interested in AR15s or lower receivers. Yes, I know they are a fairly recent addition, and not likely to be found in large quantities, but they do now exist.

[abner13]

Don't think bare/stripped lowers were sold 50yrs ago. Any lower would have come to light as a factory-assembled rifle or carbine. And I believe Colt was the only game in town back then.

[gnbrotz]

Don't think bare/stripped lowers were sold 50yrs ago. Any lower would have come to light as a factory-assembled rifle or carbine. And I believe Colt was the only game in town back then.

I believe you are correct on all counts. I have seen reports that some of those receivers were on the market at some point, but I haven't found any specific info on where they were offered or what they went for. Obviously, as time continues to pass, more items like this will be eligible, and potentially available.

[GOYABEAN]

You can always keep an eye on https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...th-accessories just have your wallet ready

[abner13]

And any 50yr old genuine Colt SP1 receiver that's in good condition will not come cheap.

[gnbrotz]

You can always keep an eye on https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...th-accessories just have your wallet ready

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[SgtRecon]

You can always keep an eye on https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...th-accessories just have your wallet ready

Damn! I bought my 74' mfg SP1 with the Colt Scope in 1983 when I ended service with the Corps, Paid $365 for it. unfortunately, I will see no gains on it as my oldest daughter claims it as hers!, I built a Colt 653 clone carbine for little sister

[Delkal]

I don't think C&R's apply for receivers...........It has to be the whole rifle in its original configuration.


Or I might be wrong. So search it and tell me.

[gghbi]

I don't think C&R's apply for receivers...........It has to be the whole rifle in its original configuration.


Or I might be wrong. So search it and tell me.

That sounds correct.

[thebearpack]

I don't think C&R's apply for receivers...........It has to be the whole rifle in its original configuration.

Or I might be wrong. So search it and tell me.

You're not wrong. If it's not substantially in its original configuration, it's not C&R. If you look at Garands or M1 carbines as examples, they're considered C&R pretty much as long as they're complete. But a stripped receiver is not.