PreBan Colt AR15-A2 HBAR Sporter Semi-Auto R6600 .223 5.56 AR-15 Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1625
WOA#: WY230815VH010
Make: Colt
Model: Pre-Ban Sporter HBAR
Serial Number: SP227728
Year of Manufacture: 1986-89
Caliber: .223/5.56
Action Type: Gas Operated Semi-Automatic Rifle with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The barrel is marked “C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7 HBAR”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the Colt and Colt Rampant Logo, “AR-15 A2 HBAR SPORTER CAL .223 SER. SP227728”, “COLT’S FIREARMS DIVISION / COLT INDUSTRIES / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.”, “SAFE FIRE”. The Bolt Carrier is marked “C” on the left side and the neck of the bolt head is marked “MPC”. The right side of the gas block has a Bell and C Forge Marks.
Barrel Length: 20”. 21” with fixed A2 Flash Hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an A2 front post with elevation adjustment and the rear sight is an adjustable L-type flip aperture integrated to the carry handle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The rifle is equipped with a standard A2 fixed stock, pistol grip, and front handguard. The buttstock is polymer with sling ring, checkered buttplate, and trap door for storage compartment. The pistol grip is checkered polymer. The handguard is a round ribbed rifle length polymer handguard. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. Overall the stock rates in Very Good condition. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering on the grip is crisp and sharp. The buttstock has some faint drag lines.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 30rd 5.56 Bushmaster magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows light scratches on the receivers. There is finish loss and brass buildup on the case deflector. Overall this rifle rates in Very Good-Excellent condition for a PreBan Rifle. Please see photos for a better understanding of this rifle’s condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of one magazine.
Our Assessment: The more rare of the Colt Rifles: Pre-Ban Colt AR-15A2 Sporter HBAR Model R6600 Rifle. The 6600 was only manufactured from 1986 to early 1989. These pre-89 rifles are highly sought after by collectors, as it is as close as one can get to owning an M16A2. There is no sear block. The Colt model R6600 Bar, Colt’s heavy-barreled version of the standard AR-15, is capable of increased accuracy over their regular counterparts. The R6600 H-Bars are incredibly accurate due to their 20″ heavy barrels. This 6600 HBAR Sporter is a true treasure. Made for the civilian market after the SP1 series of AR’s this model incorporated the new 20″ heavy barrel (HBAR) with 1/7 twist for use with the heavier green tip 62gr ammo. A2 sights, A2 flash hider, brass deflector and round hand guards were also added to this model. This rifle may not come in its original green label box but this is a true Green Label Colt. There is no sear block and this does have a bayonet lug, with heavy “C” marked bolt carrier and “MPC” bolt head. If you want a true jewel and the ultimate safe queen then this is the rifle for you!