Colt Sporter Lightweight 5.56mm

[6shootercarry]

I'm looking at a Colt Sporter Lightweight model AR-15 for the next Acquisition. It's Pre-ban 1993 time frame and has maybe 100-200 rounds through it. It's like new.
Are there any issues with this model that I should be aware of?
Any special things to look out for?
Parts that should be replaced with others? Things of that nature.

It's gonna be a trade deal for an item that I have so no money changing hands. Very cool.

Any feedback or comments or advice appreciated.

Thanks and Peace...

 

[AvidshooterTX]

I once bought a Colt Match Target HBAR. Worst trigger I've ever come across on any firearm I've owned. Had to replace it with a Gold trigger to make it shoot worth a damn. Inside of the removable carry handle was not ground smooth. Not impressed with Colt. Dry fire it a few times before buying and check for nasty, gritty trigger creep.

 

[6shootercarry]

The trigger was good on this one. Not gritty, good break. They are easy enough to swap out.

This one is pre-ban has only been test fired. Very clean. No rust in the chamber or bore...

It's mine now. Price was right...

Peace...

 

[Red Hat]

On the receiver does it have SP1 above the serial number? SP1 is the first model released by Colt. It should have a large pivot pin and a small takedown pin. SP1's are now bringing a good price as collectors want one for their collection. I have three SP1's. Carbine, Sporter (GAU) and a old HBAR. Take a good look at the trigger group. People had a tendency to change them out with M-16 trigger groups.

 

[6shootercarry]

On the receiver does it have SP1 above the serial number? SP1 is the first model released by Colt. It should have a large pivot pin and a small takedown pin. SP1's are now bringing a good price as collectors want one for their collection. I have three SP1's. Carbine, Sporter (GAU) and a old HBAR. Take a good look at the trigger group. People had a tendency to change them out with M-16 trigger groups.

Just SL for the beginning of the serial number so it's just a Sporter Lightweight type. The trigger group is still stock. The rifle has been test fired only. I know the original owner and he made no mods. He has another one which is a CAR so it may be a SP1 type. I'll have to ask him. He's not planning to part with the other one so it may be. By the SN# I believe it's a 1992 make. Which coincides with the year he bought it.

Thanks for the info.

Peace.