Colt AR-15 Price History & Deals
Headline price stats describe new deals (12 new observations; 18 comparable total; 1 source posts excluded from the aggregate). Other conditions are broken out below, never averaged in.
Built from GunDealAlerts’ own price record — 13,717 tracked prices across 1,929 products from 891 retailers since 2024.
The last tracked Colt AR-15 deal was $973 on Sep 11, 2026. The lowest ever tracked is $650 on Dec 3, 2025.
18 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 | $973 · Sep 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| vs. 90-day street price | Level with the 90-day street price of $973 |
| 90-day range | $973 – $999 · 5 deals |
| Lowest ever tracked | $650 · Dec 3, 2025 |
| What counts as a good deal | Under $899; under $750 is a steal |
| Verdict | Above average |
The last tracked Colt AR-15 deal was $973 on Sep 11, 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 29% below the average price of $909.
A good deal is anything under $899. A great deal is under $750. We've tracked 12 priced deals, so this data is solid.
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Colt AR-15 Market Analysis
The Colt AR-15 typically sells for around $973 on r/gundeals, placing it in the premium segment. Across 12 tracked deals, prices have ranged from $650 to $1080, with most posted observations landing between $899 and $973. The 47% price spread suggests moderate variation across retailers and time periods, so shopping around can save you $259 or more.
Over the past 21 months, Colt AR-15 prices have risen by approximately 8%. Recent deals have averaged $982 compared to $910 for earlier listings. This may reflect increased demand, reduced supply, or broader market trends.
Officerstore has offered the most consistent pricing on Colt AR-15, averaging $973 across 3 deals. Historically, December tends to offer the lowest prices, averaging $775 — about $134 below the yearly average.
Police Trade Colt AR-15 models average $769, a 15% savings compared to new at $909. Across 5 tracked police trade deals, prices have ranged from $599 to $999. 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 $298 across 41 deals (67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used | 1 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Police Trade | 5 | $769 | $599 | $999 |
| New | 12 | $909 | $650 | $1080 |
What You Should Know About Colt AR-15
- Price trend: Prices for Colt AR-15 have crept up 14% — from around $856 in older deals to $978 recently. If you see a deal near the low end, it may be worth jumping on.
- Save with condition: Police trade-in Colt AR-15 models average $769 vs $909 new — a $140 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 47% spread). Patience and alerts pay off here.
- Deal frequency: Colt AR-15 deals are relatively rare — about every 57 days. When one shows up at a good price, act fast.
- Target price: Aim for under $899 — 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.
Tracked Colt AR-15 Deals
18 total