Usually $20+ each.Ĭolt law enforcement sales 20 round. (Actually these are scarcer than Colt made 20s, but few collectors realize it, and oddly they pay more for Colts!) I usually have these in stock.Ĭolt commercial 20 round. A few are marked Simmonds or Adventureline on floorplate. 5.56MM".Īrmy and late Air Force contract 20 round. Note: The general rule is that pre-1969 20 round Colt-made magazines are marked "CAL.223" and that 1969 and later production 20s are marked "CAL. (These usually sell for $15 to $25 at gun shows.) I usually have these in stock. Marked Colt Firearm Division" w/pony and "5.56 MM" on floorplate. However, most dealers don't realize the significance, and will sell you these magazines at the same price that they sell the typical later vintage used 20s.Īrmy and late Air Force contract 20 round. These are the early contract magazines, and are worth a premium price. Gun Show tip: As you walk around gun shows, look for used 20s and sort through looking for shiny alloy followers. Marked Colt w/prancing pony and ".223" on floorplate. Earliest had bright alloy followers, later manufacture had dull followers.
$90+ eachĮarly Air Force contract 20 round. Armalite "waffle-sided." Similar in design to the AR-10 magazine. (All of the following are gray anodized, unless otherwise noted.) It lists the different varieties, identifying markings, type of finish, and approximate values (as of October, 1998). In response to repeated requests from rec.guns readers, I'm posting a list of the various magazines available on the civilian market for Colt AR-15s, various AR-15. Fulton Armory FAQ: The Lowdown on AR-15/M16 Magazines The Lowdown on AR-15/M16 Magazines by James Wesley, Rawles