Rare Pre Ban Colt 9mm Carbine AR6450 AR-15 16” Semi-Auto Rifle, 3 Mags
SOLD FOR: $2862.37
WOA#: WY230530CM002
Make: Colt
Model: AR6450 AR-15 9mm Carbine
Serial Number: TA03437
Year of Manufacture: Pre 1994
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “COLT / AR-15 / 9MM CARBINE / CAL. 9MM-NATO / SER. TA03437”, “COLT’S FIREARMS DIVISION / COLT INDUSTRIES / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.”, “SAFE FIRE”. The top of the barrel is marked “C MP CHROME BORE 9MM-NATO”.
Barrel Length: 16” 17” with bird cage flash hider.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post iron sight and the rear has an L-type flip peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock is an M4 style collapsible buttstock with 3 position adjustment, sling slot, and checkered integrated buttplate. The pistol grip is an A2 grip. The handguard is a carbine length round ribbed polymer grip. This is an older receiver with 3 holes on each side of the magwell, no case deflector, or frame around the mag release button. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fully extended buttstock. The stock rates in Excellent overall condition. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering on the grip is crisp and the peaks are sharp.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Three Factory Colt original 9mm Magazines. Two are 32 round magazines and the third is a 20rd magazine. All three rate in Excellent condition with strong springs and sharp leading edges. There is some storage wear but no notable defects.
Type of Finish: Anodized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows minimal to no wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. There are some light scratches on the receivers with some light wear around the ejection port and magwell.
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 1985 dated Owner’s Manual, attached nylon sling, and a total of 3 factory magazines.
Our Assessment: The rise of pistol caliber carbines can be attributed to the advancement of modern firearms technology both in the operational systems and the types of ammo they use. The extended length afforded by carbines paired with modern pistol ammo that performs exceptionally well for home defense purposes, means Pistol Caliber Carbines are a match made in heaven against things that go bump in the night. As wonderful as the AR-15 platform is, PCC’s bring a level of versatility that outshines other tactical rifles. PCC’s use cheaper ammo compared to high velocity rifle ammunition, they are safe and allowed in every pistol range, they allow new users and novices to really get a handle operating and maneuvering a firearm, they share magazines with other platforms which means accessing magazines won’t be a headache and they come fairly cheap, and last but not least – Pistol Caliber is far easier to suppress. Light recoil and rounds that won’t go through every wall in your home means you have a home defense weapon worth wielding against any threat while protecting yourself and family.
For the sport shooter or defense-minded individuals out there, this Pre Ban Colt 9mm Carbine built on the AR platform offers some excellent advantages. In Excellent condition this AR-15 is the epitome of basic, but not in a bad way. Basic in this case means factory configuration, reliable, and ready to use… or ready to become the newest safe queen in your possession. Whether you want to give this firearm the 21st-century treatment at the range or keep it as a show-and-tell piece, ya gotta bid on it first!