HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
The R6001 was Released Sepember 27, 1977.
It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock.
Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series.
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The R6001 was Released Sepember 27, 1977.
It was similar to a Late R6000 SP1 but has a 16" chromed barrel and a 2 position collapsible stock.
Production of the SP1 series ended in late 1982 with the introduction of the Sporter II series.
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BUTTSTOCK:
STYLE:
2nd Generation Collapsing Stock
MATERIAL:
Aluminum Body coated with Vinyl-Acetate
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BUFFER GROUP:
BUFFER:
Standard Carbine Buffer
SPRING:
Standard Carbine Spring
TUBE:
2-Position Tube
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LOWER RECEIVER:
STYLE:
Slabside"
MARKINGS:
(Colt Logo) Colt
AR15
Model Sp1
Serial SP XXXXX
TAKEDOWN / PIVOT PINS:
Late Takedown Pin
Large Screw Pivot Pin
SELECTOR:
"Later"
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON:
Later/Improved with Circular Line Pattern
BOLT CATCH/RELEASE:
"Later"
OTHER:
Milled selector stops
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Forge Mark inside Carry Handle
below Rear Sight.
See the Component Guide for a
listing of Forge Codes.
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
with a "C" marked Carrier,
and a "MPC" marked Bolt
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Flat
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
16"
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
"Early" - C MP B
M = Magnetic Particle Inspected
P = Proof Fired
B = Chrome Bore
"Late" - C MP Chrome Bore
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
A1 "Birdcage"
STYLE:
2nd Generation Collapsing Stock
MATERIAL:
Aluminum Body coated with Vinyl-Acetate
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BUFFER GROUP:
BUFFER:
Standard Carbine Buffer
SPRING:
Standard Carbine Spring
TUBE:
2-Position Tube
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LOWER RECEIVER:
STYLE:
Slabside"
MARKINGS:
(Colt Logo) Colt
AR15
Model Sp1
Serial SP XXXXX
TAKEDOWN / PIVOT PINS:
Late Takedown Pin
Large Screw Pivot Pin
SELECTOR:
"Later"
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON:
Later/Improved with Circular Line Pattern
BOLT CATCH/RELEASE:
"Later"
OTHER:
Milled selector stops
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UPPER RECEIVER:
PROOF MARKS / FORGE CODE:
Colt Forge Mark inside Carry Handle
below Rear Sight.
See the Component Guide for a
listing of Forge Codes.
REAR SIGHT:
Standard "Late Production" A1 Sight
EJECTION PORT COVER:
"Late A1 Production" Type
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BOLT GROUP:
Standard Colt Bolt Group
with a "C" marked Carrier,
and a "MPC" marked Bolt
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HANDGUARD SLIP RING:
Flat
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BARREL:
DIAMETER:
0.625" at the Front Sight Base
LENGTH:
16"
TWIST RATE:
1/12
MARKINGS:
"Early" - C MP B
M = Magnetic Particle Inspected
P = Proof Fired
B = Chrome Bore
"Late" - C MP Chrome Bore
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HANDGUARDS:
Carbine Handguard
with Single Heat Shield
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FLASHHIDER:
A1 "Birdcage"
RETRO BLACK RIFLE - CIVILIAN GUIDE - MODEL R6001
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