Colt 6920 5.56 NATO 16″ Semi Auto AR-15 RESTRICTED Rollmark 2009
SOLD FOR: $1,000.00
LSB#: LSB260922CR001
Make: Colt
Model: 6920 Law Enforcement Carbine
Serial Number: LE074906
Year of Manufacture: Modern (barrel dated 07/09)
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Action Type: Direct impingement gas operated semi-automatic carbine with a carbine length gas system, fed from detachable AR-15 pattern magazines.
Markings: The left side of the lower receiver bears the Colt rampant colt logo and is marked “COLTS LAW ENFORCEMENT CARBINE CAL. 5.56MM LE074906”, with “COLT DEFENSE HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” above the trigger and “SAFE” and “FIRE” at the selector. The right side of the magazine well carries the “RESTRICTED MILITARY/GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPORT USE ONLY” rollmark. The barrel is dated “07/09”. The bolt is correctly marked “C” and “MPC”.
Barrel Length: 16″, chrome lined, 1:7 twist, with an A2 style flash hider.
Sights / Optics: A2 style front sight post and an adjustable rear sight in the carry handle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The carbine wears its original Colt furniture: a black collapsible M4 style stock with an H buffer, an A2 style pistol grip and the two-piece “fat” oval clamshell handguard. The LOP adjusts from 10.25″ to 13.25″ depending on stock position. There is no damage to the stock. The furniture is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Matte black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and light fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 98% of its original finish. The receivers and barrel show light handling marks. The action shows light operational wear. All parts are original Colt. The markings are clear. The pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this carbine. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The original sling. No magazine is included.
Our Assessment: The Colt 6920 is the civilian semi-automatic sibling of the M4 carbine and has long been regarded as the benchmark for a duty-grade AR-15, with a chrome lined 1:7 barrel, a properly marked “C” and “MPC” bolt, an H buffer and the same M4 geometry Colt supplied to the U.S. military. Earlier examples like this one wear the “RESTRICTED MILITARY/GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT/EXPORT USE ONLY” rollmark on the lower, a detail collectors seek out because it ties these rifles to Colt’s law enforcement contracts of the era.
This example has a 2009 barrel date and remains all original Colt, including the two-piece fat clamshell handguard, collapsible stock and original sling. It retains about 98% of its finish and the bore rates 9.5/10. It is a highly desirable restricted-rollmark 6920 for the AR collector or the serious shooter. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.