Colt for Colt - Value Change?

[gungate]

I have an all original Colt 6520. It has an integrated carry handle. If I replaced it with the below flat top Colt upper and transferred all the upper parts over to that upper, would that affect any collector value it might have? I would keep the original upper of course.

I probably won't do this but was thinking of putting an optic on it.

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[outrider58]

If it were me, I'd keep the original upper intact and build an all new, all Colt upper to suit your needs.

 

[VRC Racing]

Leave it as is. Build / buy another flatop upper

 

[Mightydog]

As is…original Colt
With changes….modified Colt

what Outrider58 said!

 

[rouchna]

You can also just throw an optic on the carry handle.

 

[E.Shell]

As is…original Colt
With changes….modified Colt

what Outrider58 said!

^^ This ^^

Plus, if you are concerned with "collector value", you shouldn't be shooting it at all.

 

[wpage]

These changes can be reversed due to modular designs. So why not.

Go for it.

 

[gungate]

^^ This ^^

Plus, if you are concerned with "collector value", you shouldn't be shooting it at all.

This was more curiosity than anything. I do not shoot it and never have. I have 2 of these bought new with consecutive serial numbers but was musing the other day about putting a scope on it. I was comparing the weight of this vs a newer AR with handguards, scopes, etc. This seems like 1/2 as much.

 

[outrider58]

You can also just throw an optic on the carry handle.

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I've always wanted to build a 'Son Tay' carbine, complete with gaffer tape mounted Singlepoint OEG scope.

 

[rouchna]

I've always wanted to build a 'Son Tay' carbine, complete with gaffer tape mounted Singlepoint OEG scope.

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Please do it, so I don‘t have to.

 

[VRC Racing]

You can also just throw an optic on the carry handle.

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This is so nice. But, you do need to replace the aimpoint caps.

 

[rouchna]

This is so nice. But, you do need to replace the aimpoint caps.

Thank you. Any suggestions on where to source them?

Edit: Apologies to the OP for hijacking the thread.

 

[Boats]

This was more curiosity than anything. I do not shoot it and never have. I have 2 of these bought new with consecutive serial numbers but was musing the other day about putting a scope on it. I was comparing the weight of this vs a newer AR with handguards, scopes, etc. This seems like 1/2 as much.

If you don't shoot it, and never have, why do you want an optic on it?

Just buy a new flat top AR as a shooter.

 

[gungate]

If you don't shoot it, and never have, why do you want an optic on it?

Just buy a new flat top AR as a shooter.

Wall hanger? I have plenty of flat-top ARs. Might could use a couple more though.

 

[AlBeight]

If you don't shoot it, and never have, why do you want an optic on it?

Just buy a new flat top AR as a shooter.

Also, why would the weight matter?

 

[gungate]

Also, why would the weight matter?

The weight comment was a non-sequitur.

 

[jimbobborg]

I think bolt on carry handles are an abomination. Buying a new flat top complete upper makes more sense than swapping, plus you can always switch back for when you want to shoot irons.

 

[JDH146]

https://www.larue.com/products/AccARizer/

 

[Magnumite]

With carry handle optic mount you may need a riser on the stock. Or get a stock with an integral riser.

Opt for the Outrider suggestion. You’ll be happier long term.

 

[Fate]

Thank you. Any suggestions on where to source them?

Edit: Apologies to the OP for hijacking the thread.

PM sent with a source.