Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. Double asterisk (**) under Bushmaster, a person on the internet e-mailed me that he had a lower that was shipped stripped (thus not a complete rifle) in 1991 from Bushmaster with serial #0327XX - ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY. The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer have. Mine is an exact copy of what the Military was using including bayonet lug. They later started again with the Colt Sporter model. Note:All items marked with a single asterisk (*) are taken from. Join Date October 2006 Location Milsurps.Com Posts All Threads.
If any information presented here is found to be incorrect or you have additional information to contribute, please contact me via E-Mail and I will update and re-issue the list. This list does not discern between 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' as it is very nearly impossible to find that detail of information. was part of a complete weapon kit, either assembled or not. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and CAR stock assembled) or 3. A Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. Please note that BATF has ruled that 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' are two different things. For example, there is the issue of the 1970s Colt M1911’s commercial production. Design changes can also change the look of the serial numbers. That’s why it’s difficult to understand them without a point of reference. It is also absent from a number of civilian rifles, such as the Match Target rifles, to comply with various laws and regulations.
It should be clearly noted that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban (newly assembled after Sept 13, 1994) assault weapon. Technically speaking, Colt serial numbers tend to jump all over the place with no set pattern. This is present on the majority of Colt AR-15 military rifles, but is omitted from carbines without barrels long enough to support a bayonet. It is a compilation of both personal information and information submitted from others, mostly from the Internet.ĪLL SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE OR ASSEMBLY. This is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. I have compiled this list for the purposes of sharing information only. Disclaimer: This list is correct to the best of my knowledge, however, I accept absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy of this information or for the consequences and/or damages occurring from any inaccuracies.