What’s Coming Up At “The Colt AR-15 Resource”?

In the coming week, 26 May to 1 June, I have three main goals for my social media and website account in mind.

I want to finish my ‘series’ of posts/videos that I have been doing on the 2024 Colt CM762-16S. I need to take some detailed photos of the firearm to capture some of the details and part markings. I also need to install the M-Lok 1913 rail sections, M-Lok rail covers, and archive the accessories that came with it.

The second thing I want to do is begin my coverage/documentation of the CR6920-EC (European Carbine) 14.5″-barrel pin/weld that I have. Both the regular 16″-barrel version and this 14.5″ pin/weld are a great opportunity to add an unusual AR variation to your collection.

Arms Unlimited began selling their inventory of CM762-13S .308 WIN carbines this week. They will probably start shipping them to buyers next week. These carbines are just like my CM762-16S posted here except that it has a 13″ barrel instead of a 16″ barrel. They are factory SBR’s and subject to NFA requirements.

Also, I have a few Colt ‘clones’ that I want to complete for my collection. To do this, I have to file ATF Form 1’s for the projects so that I can create three short-barreled rifles for these projects. The projects are a Colt LE6945SCW (Sub-Compact Weapon), a 633 DOE (Department of Energy) clone and an Army of India Colt 2012/2013 CQB prototype clone. All firearms will be semi-auto only but will be in various SBR configurations. I have never done any NFA submissions before. With approvals seeming to be getting completed in a matter of days, now seems like the time to do it.

LE6945 w/Colt SCW Stock
DOE R0633 SMG

You may notice that I have ads here on the website and on my YouTube channel. I have decided to try and make the two social media spaces pay for themselves. The website runs me about $500 a year and I pay $13.99 a month for YouTube premium. Being retired from the Army, it just makes sense to try to make this self-sustaining and not spend roughly $700 a year out of my pocket. I don’t think the website will really earn anything because my website covers such a niche topic, the site traffic will never be high enough to generate much, if any, revenue. But, you never know until you try. If the advertising stuff gets too carried away, let me now and I will contact Word Press and ask them to change the site settings. I would rather you guys have a good site experience than make a buck.

So, in addition to the projects that I have envisioned, I have so many more firearms, advertisements, etc. to bring to you in the future. I have so much that I want to do that it almost seems overwhelming. I just have to remind myself that I’m not going to get it all done in a week, a month or even a year. I just need to keep chipping away at it.

Have a great weekend and talk to you again soon!

Colt CM762-16S Gas System

I have had a few questions about the length of the gas system on the Colt CM762-16S that I bought from Arms Unlimited recently. Here is a photo I took of the CM762-16S with a carbine upper receiver and a rifle upper receiver.

Colt Collectors Association 45th Annual Collectors Convention

The 45th annual Colt Collectors Association convention is October 3-6, 2024 in San Marcos, TX. I will make the drive and display some Colt AR’s again. A few of you stopped by and saw me last year in Arizona. We, Colt AR collectors, are still in the process of finding welcome in the organization. I get a lot of side-eye every year when we setup. Overall it is a good time and there are a lot of good people in the organization.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. You have to keep showing up and representing…

Three Colt Factory FDE Variations

Here are three different variants of Colt Flat Dark Earth (FDE) in my reference collection.

Top example is a cerakote carbine upper receiver from around 2017.

Middle example is an anodized LE6940 upper receiver from a limited production run of about 1500 examples. Estimated time frame is 2011/2013. Note the bronze tone in the color.

Bottom example is an anodized prototype IAR6940 upper receiver from around 2008/2009 time frame.

Colt CM762 Modular Carbine Page Updated

I have added 13 photos and some assorted comments to the CM762 Modular Carbine page here on the website. You can see the details here: https://thecoltar15resource.com/cm762-modular-carbine/

I will add some additional information to the page in the near future.

Colt’s Manufacturing Co. Awarded $57.2 contract for M4 and M4A1 Carbines

https://www.nhregister.com/business/article/colt-s-manufacturing-wins-major-army-gun-contract-19469709.php

“The U.S. Army has awarded West Hartford-based manufacturer Colt’s Manufacturing Co. a $57.2 contract for M4 and M4A1 carbines, according to the U.S. Department of Defense Website. The new award is an extension and increase of a previous Army contract.

The contract, awarded on May 16, is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 18. When orders are placed on the contract, the work will be done in West Hartford, Colt’s Manufacturing spokesperson Eva Svobodová said. 

Carbines, or long guns with shortened barrels, are used in military settings by troops including special operations soldiers and paratroopers. Colt developed the M4 platform in the 1980s and has since introduced the M5 and other carbine models.

A Czech company, Česká Zbrojovka Group SE, bought Colt in 2021 for $220 million in cash and 1.1 million shares of its stock. 

Czech President Petr Pavel visited the West Hartford plant last year, highlighting the gunmaker’s symbolic and economic importance. Colt sales were up 50 percent since the acquisition and the West Hartford location employed 340 people, company officials said at the time.”

Colt Introduces CBX Bolt-Action Rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor

From “The Outdoor Wire” newsletter:

https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/090fc447-a0d3-40f1-8177-acc3e5ae4fde

West Hartford, CT — Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC is thrilled to introduce the highly anticipated 6.5 Creedmoor caliber for CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision bolt-action rifles, expanding Colt’s lineup with enhanced performance and accuracy.

The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge delivers outstanding ballistic performance with reduced recoil, resulting in improved accuracy at extended ranges. By integrating this sought-after caliber of CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision rifles, Colt is providing shooters and hunters with unmatched consistency and versatility across various shooting scenarios.

Featuring a flat-bottom receiver to reduce flex during shooting, both models showcase a black nitride, button-rifled barrel with a threaded muzzle and protective cover for durability and adaptability to muzzle device attachments. Additionally, the 60-degree bolt throw enhances cycling speed and expands optics compatibility, optimizing aiming capabilities.

These meticulously engineered design elements enhance precision and reliability, making the CBX Tac Hunter and CBX Precision rifles precisely crafted for diverse shooting applications.

Colt CBX Tac Hunter Specifications

  • Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
  • Barrel Material and Construction: Carbon Steel
  • Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
  • Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
  • Stock: Gray Polymer Tac Hunter
  • Barrel Description: 1:8 RH, 6 Grooves
  • Capacity: 5+1 Rounds, Magpul® AICS Magazine
  • Safeties: 2-Position Tang
  • Trigger Type: 2.5-5 lbs User-Adjustable
  • Overall Length: 41.75”
  • Barrel Length: 22”
  • Unloaded Weight: 7.2 lbs
  • MSRP: $999

Colt CBX Precision Specifications:

  • Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
  • Barrel Material and Construction: Carbon Steel
  • Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
  • Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
  • Stock: Platinum Gray Aluminum Chassis
  • Barrel Description: 1:8 RH, 6 Grooves
  • Capacity: 5+1 Rounds, Magpul® AICS Magazine
  • Safeties: 2-Position Tang
  • Trigger Type: 2.5-5 lbs User-Adjustable
  • Overall Length: 49”
  • Barrel Length: 26”
  • Unloaded Weight: 10.95 lbs
  • MSRP: $1,899

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (www.colt.com) is among the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. Founded by Samuel Colt in 1836, Colt’s Manufacturing has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and abroad for over 185 years. Colt operates its manufacturing facility in West Hartford, Conn.

Colt LE6940P Auction Close

An auction for a “New Old Stock” Colt LE6940P (piston) carbine ended on Gun Broker tonight. The closing price was $3,576.00. That’s pretty impressive.

However, it is also unfortunate for those of us who would still like to add a new in box example to our collection. Lol.

Colt 2024 Production CM762-16S Rifle In .308 WIN

I recently purchased a 2024 production Colt CM762-16S from Arms Unlimited. Here is a video that I did showing you “What’s In The Box”.

Arms Unlimited will be receiving some CM762-13S which is the same rifle with a 13″ barrel.

Colt AR6951 9mm Carbine- Unusual Upper Receiver Detail

I will preface this post by saying I have had my Colt AR6951 since about August or so of 2022. The carbine has a manufacture date of June 2022. During it’s time in my collection, I have not looked at it in detail. I recently put it on the wall next to my workbench as I was using it for some research. Saturday night I noticed the light reflecting off of the right side of the upper receiver in a strange way. Upon closer inspection, I saw three details that I did not expect to see.

The first detail, and the easiest to readily see was the Colt Department of Defense CAGE code. This is seen on 5.56mm upper receivers but would not typically be seen on commercial 9mm carbines. The next two things that I saw really surprised me. I could see ‘flat’ spots milled on the upper receiver where the brass deflector and forward assist housing would normally be. See my video below for additional detail.

Apparently, at some point, Colt milled off the brass deflector and forward assist housing to use the upper receiver in 9mm carbine production. After discussions with some other people, I have identified about 7 other AR6951 carbines with similar upper receivers owned by members of my various social media pages.

Your average commercial customer would probably be angry seeing something like this in a $1000.00 carbine. The upper receiver details do not bother me at all. It makes an average carbine a little more interesting and incidentally gives you a little bit of insight into a company’s effort to save some money and use its available resources more efficiently.

Thanks for stopping by…see you next time.