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I’m just curious. What is the difference in this and a current ar? Why does pre-ban make the price higher on these rifles? Also will our current rifles be with more after the next assault ban is lifted? Will there be multi level pre assault ban prices?
Please help educate me.
Honestly? There isn't a lot of difference. As a matter of fact, these older guns aren't as versatile due to a few things like the screw-type front take-down pin, sometimes the pins are different size than mil-spec on the Colt guns, fixed carry handle, etc. But they shoot and function just like a new one. If you're looking for just a shooter to knock around the range, this probably isn't the gun for you.
Just like any quality gun from a legacy, American gun maker, these appeal to collectors because of slight differences from one model to the next and collectors want every one. And since they aren't making them any longer, supply and demand sets the price. High demand + small supply = higher price. Sometimes there's a perception of higher quality with the older guns vs newer.