#10 • Colt AR-15 A2 .223 Rifle

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $2,100.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Colt Type: Rifle Model: ARY5A2 Caliber: .223 Barrel Length: 20" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes  Log: 2540 S/N: SP.236324 Ref #: N/A Notes: The Colt AR-15 A2 is a semi-automatic, civilian version of the M16A2 rifle, developed by Colt’s Firearms Division in the 1980s. It represents the second generation of AR-15 design, incorporating several improvements derived from military feedback during the Vietnam War and later conflicts. The A2 variant introduced a reinforced receiver, a forward assist, and a more robust rear sight system with windage and elevation adjustments. Additionally, the barrel was upgraded to a 20-inch, chrome-lined design with a 1:7 or 1:9 twist rate, enhancing ballistic performance with heavier 5.56 NATO projectiles. This rifle, serial number SP236324, falls within Colt’s “SP” Sporter series, manufactured for the civilian market. It features a fixed A2 stock with a storage compartment, polymer ribbed handguards, a carry handle with an integrated dual-aperture rear sight, and a shell deflector. The upper receiver is fitted with a forward assist and a brass deflector, while the lower receiver retains its original semi-automatic fire control group. The rifle operates using a direct impingement gas system and a rotating bolt, ensuring reliability and smooth cycling. The rifle weighs approximately 8.5 pounds unloaded and has an overall length of 39.5 inches. It has a muzzle velocity of around 3,100 feet per second when firing standard M193 or M855 5.56 NATO ammunition. The A2-style flash suppressor at the muzzle helps reduce visible signature and recoil. The magazine well is compatible with standard STANAG-pattern detachable box magazines. The firearm remains in good overall condition, showing wear consistent with use. The bore is clean, and the action cycles properly. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).