Colt Ar 15 Pre Ban Serial Numbers

Colt Ar 15 Pre Ban Serial Numbers

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How to Identify a Pre-Ban Colt AR-15 Rifle

Colt AR-15 rifles are among the most popular and sought-after firearms in the United States. However, not all Colt AR-15s are the same. Depending on when they were manufactured, some Colt AR-15s may be classified as \"pre-ban\" or \"post-ban\" according to the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994. This law prohibited the manufacture and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms that had features such as a detachable magazine and a pistol grip. The law expired in 2004, but some states still have their own restrictions on these types of rifles.

So, how can you tell if your Colt AR-15 is a pre-ban or a post-ban model One way is to look at the serial number of the lower receiver, which is the part that contains the trigger mechanism and is considered the firearm by law. Colt has provided serial number ranges for different models and years of production that can help you determine if your rifle is pre-ban or post-ban. However, there are some exceptions and variations that you should be aware of.

Colt Serial Number Ranges

The following table shows some of the serial number ranges for Colt AR-15 rifles that are pre-ban or post-ban. The table is based on information from various sources, including BiggerHammer, Brownells, and AR15.com. However, this table is not exhaustive or definitive, and you should always verify the status of your rifle with Colt or your local authorities before buying, selling, or modifying it.

Serial Number Prefix

Model Name

Pre-Ban Range

Post-Ban Range

SP

Sporter

SP00001-SP360200

SP360201 and above

BD

AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine

BD000001-BD000134

BD000135 and above

CC

Colt Carbine

CC000001-CC001616

CC001617 and above

CH

Competition HBAR

CH000001-CH019500

CH019501 and above

GC

Government Carbine

GC000001-GC018500

GC018501 and above

LH

LH Sporter Lightweight (LH prefix only)

LH000001-LH011326

LH011327 and above

MH

Match HBAR (MH prefix only)

MH000001-MH086020

MH086021 and above

NL/TA/ST/SL/MT/BK/CST/CMH/CCH/MT6700 series*

All Match Target models*

N/A (all post-ban)

All serial numbers*

*Note: All Match Target models are post-ban regardless of serial number.

Exceptions and Variations

The serial number ranges in the table above are not absolute. There are some exceptions and variations that may affect the status of your Colt AR-15 rifle. Here are some examples: aa16f39245