.223, pristine condition. Adjustable stock, fixed handle.

Is this rifle rare?
Is $975 a fair value?

Thanks

Its "preban worth" is only good in New York or other preban state. What matters is brand, condition, & if its a factory or kit build.

Colt
All factory
Like new
Original parts
1992 model

By "Like new" you mean used, but in good condition?

Pre-ban doesn't matter here, as there is no "ban". (Unless it's got a pre-1968 sear in it - and you'd know if it did.)

That doesn't sound too bad of a price, but it's hard to tell without pictures and actually looking at the firearm.

Pre-ban absolutely matters considering they're more sought after. There were roughly 12 different Colt Ar-15 models that were pre-ban 89-94, but regardless that's a good price for a good condition pre-ban.

If you can tell me what model it is and if it's a heavy barrel I can get you pretty close to what it's worth, but the cheapest of the 12 was still north of 1k in excellent condition. Hope that helps.

Thanks guys.

By like new I mean it is a used rifle but it in excellent condition. I stripped it and the wear is absolutely minimal. The exterior is not scratched or worn anywhere. You could not tell it was a used AR unless you knew it was an older model.

I simply like the look and feel of the older AR's. I'm also a big Colt fan with a small collection of 1911 style pistols. I haven't seen many of these available in this kind of shape and knew you guys would have good input.