Colt AR-15 Price History & Deals
Headline price stats describe new deals (7 of 12 priced). Other conditions are broken out below, never averaged in.
Built from GunDealAlerts’ own price record — 12,504 tracked prices across 1,919 products from 891 retailers since 2024.
The last tracked Colt AR-15 deal was $939 on Jun 17, 2026. The lowest ever tracked is $650 on Dec 3, 2025.
13 deals tracked from r/gundeals · Rifle
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From GunDeal Alerts’ own price record — every Colt AR-15 deal posted to r/gundeals since 2024, priced as new.
| Last tracked price | $939 · Jun 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 90-day range | Too few Colt AR-15 deals in the last 90 days to quote a current street price. |
| Lowest ever tracked | $650 · Dec 3, 2025 |
| What counts as a good deal | Under $800; under $750 is a steal |
| Verdict | Above average |
The last tracked Colt AR-15 deal was $939 on Jun 17, 2026. The lowest ever tracked is $650 on Dec 3, 2025.
Great deals exist. The Colt AR-15 has dropped as low as $650 (tracked Dec 3, 2025) on r/gundeals, which is 24% below the average price of $860.
A good deal is anything under $800. A great deal is under $750. Based on 7 tracked deals — enough for a reasonable estimate.
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Colt AR-15 Market Analysis
The Colt AR-15 typically sells for around $899 on r/gundeals, placing it in the premium segment. Across 7 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $650 to $1080, with most transactions landing between $700 and $900. The 50% price spread suggests moderate variation across retailers and time periods, so shopping around can save you $210 or more.
Over the past 19 months, Colt AR-15 prices have dropped by approximately 13%. Recent deals have averaged $779 compared to $893 for earlier listings, which could indicate promotional pricing, increased competition among retailers, or a newer model release shifting demand.
The best prices on Colt AR-15 have come from Kingsfirearmsonline, averaging $800 across 2 deals — roughly $60 below the overall average. Historically, December tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $775 — about $85 below the yearly average.
Police Trade Colt AR-15 models average $699, a 9% savings compared to new at $770. Across 3 tracked police trade deals, prices have ranged from $599 to $799. For buyers open to pre-owned, this represents meaningful savings on an otherwise identical product.
If you're cross-shopping, the Ruger 10/22 averages $278 across 38 deals (68% less), while the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 averages $1284 across 63 deals. Deal frequency and pricing history for each can be found on their respective product pages.
Colt AR-15 Price History
Price Distribution
Colt AR-15 Price by Condition
| Condition | Deals | Avg Price | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Trade | 3 | $699 | $599 | $799 |
| Used | 1 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| New | 8 | $770 | $140 | $1080 |
What You Should Know About Colt AR-15
- Price trend: Prices for Colt AR-15 have dropped 18% over the tracked period — from a $826 average in older deals to around $675 recently. The trend is in your favor.
- Save with condition: Police trade-in Colt AR-15 models average $699 vs $770 new — a $70 savings. These are typically cosmetic-only differences.
- Community favorite: The highest-rated Colt AR-15 deal had 133 upvotes at $650 from Summitgunauctions — r/gundeals clearly thought that was a standout price.
- Price range: Colt AR-15 prices vary widely — from $650 to $1080 (a 50% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Colt AR-15 deals are relatively rare — about every 48 days. When one shows up at a good price, act fast.
- Target price: Aim for under $800 — that puts you in "good deal" territory.
- Compare: Check other Rifle deals to make sure you're looking at the right product for your budget.