Surplus Rock River Arms Resale Value?

Crazy88Fingers · September 28, 2012, 12:07 AM

I have an uncle who is a law enforcement officer for a state agency. He called me today to let me know that his department recently acquired some new Rock River Arms AR-15s that they apparently have no use for (my tax dollars at work) and it seems they'll be up for sale soon. The asking price? $550.

That seems stupid cheap for an AR-15. I've honestly never cared for them, and already have a Mini-14 that covers my rifle needs. But at this price it seems like it would be worth a shot, and if it turns out I don't like it I could probably sell it and turn a profit.

Now the question is: how much could I expect to get for it? As far as I know the rifles have not been used by the agency much, if at all. And I'm afraid I can't give any specifics as far as model number, accessories, etc.

But how much is a basic RRA AR-15 worth in your neck of the woods?

And how many of these things could I buy to resell before the ATF comes knocking at my door?

Creeper · September 28, 2012, 12:17 AM

The problem is that RRA makes guns that can be under a grand, and well over a grand... or two.

Lets say, for the sake of argument, that they are the model AR1201X - "Tactical CAR A4" with a base MSRP of $995.00 and a street price of $825 to $895.

Now it's not likely, but... lets say they have a bunch of AR1731 - Pro-Series ELITEs that MSRP at $2,750.00. Well now, that's a whole different story ain't it.

Buy as many as you can afford... assuming you can make it worthwhile.

C

Marquezj16 · September 28, 2012, 06:49 AM

For $550 - I'd buy two or three or heck four.

Not being greedy but you will not find AR15s in that price range.

Eghad · September 29, 2012, 01:12 AM

If they are new RRA and sell for $550 I would buy one!

Crazy88Fingers · September 29, 2012, 12:29 PM

Got some more info yesterday. I forgot to ask if they were used again...

100 AR-15s that no one wants to carry have apparently been sitting in a storage room for a few years. 40 are going up for sale. Unfortunately they're stripping off the red dots and lights, and just selling them bare with a soft case. But the paper work is being put in!

Technosavant · September 29, 2012, 03:29 PM

I would presume that the rifles are probably the sort that would go for about $900ish new... M4 profile bread and butter 16" ARs.

For $550 for a very lightly used Rock River, I'd DEFINITELY be interested if I were in the market for one. That's a good deal.

comn-cents · September 29, 2012, 04:33 PM

Buy it!

droptrd · September 30, 2012, 10:44 AM

I smell a group buy

RsqVet · October 2, 2012, 12:00 PM

I would buy one though I think it's laughable that there is not some use for them somewhere. There are many cops who feel the need for an AR, or something other than a 870 sitting in the squad yet they are dumping a bunch of RRA guns?

Makes not sense. But yeah I'd buy 2 if they are new / lightly used.

GreySmoke · October 2, 2012, 12:20 PM

Heck do you know if they will ship to my FFL?

sailskidrive · October 2, 2012, 02:49 PM

I bet in three years they'll be requesting a Federal grant to purchase 40 new ARs.

A few years ago I bought a LAPD serial numbered Glock 22 for $319 that looked like it had never been fired. The case had a piece of masking tape on it marked "spare".

Madcap_Magician · October 2, 2012, 02:50 PM

GROUP BUY.

Meditator · October 27, 2012, 08:43 PM

Where in FL?

September 28, 2012, 12:07 AM	#1
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	Surplus Rock River Arms Resale Value? I have an uncle who is a law enforcement officer for a state agency. He called me today to let me know that his department recently acquired some new Rock River Arms AR-15s that they apparently have no use for (my tax dollars at work) and it seems they'll be up for sale soon. The asking price? $550. That seems stupid cheap for an AR-15. I've honestly never cared for them, and already have a Mini-14 that covers my rifle needs. But at this price it seems like it would be worth a shot, and if it turns out I don't like it I could probably sell it and turn a profit. Now the question is: how much could I expect to get for it? As far as I know the rifles have not been used by the agency much, if at all. And I'm afraid I can't give any specifics as far as model number, accessories, etc. But how much is a basic RRA AR-15 worth in your neck of the woods? And how many of these things could I buy to resell before the ATF comes knocking at my door? __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

September 28, 2012, 12:17 AM	#2
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	The problem is that RRA makes guns that can be under a grand, and well over a grand... or two. Lets say, for the sake of argument, that they are the model AR1201X - "Tactical CAR A4" with a base MSRP of $995.00 and a street price of $825 to $895. Now it's not likely, but... lets say they have a bunch of AR1731 - Pro-Series ELITEs that MSRP at $2,750.00. Well now, that's a whole different story ain't it. Buy as many as you can afford... assuming you can make it worthwhile. C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

September 29, 2012, 01:12 AM	#4
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	If they are new RRA and sell for $550 I would buy one! __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

September 29, 2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	Got some more info yesterday. I forgot to ask if they were used again... 100 AR-15s that no one wants to carry have apparently been sitting in a storage room for a few years. 40 are going up for sale. Unfortunately they're stripping off the red dots and lights, and just selling them bare with a soft case. But the paper work is being put in! __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

September 29, 2012, 04:33 PM	#7
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,804	Buy it! __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!

September 28, 2012, 06:49 AM	#3
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	For $550 - I'd buy two or three or heck four. Not being greedy but you will not find AR15s in that price range.

September 29, 2012, 03:29 PM	#6
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	I would presume that the rifles are probably the sort that would go for about $900ish new... M4 profile bread and butter 16" ARs. For $550 for a very lightly used Rock River, I'd DEFINITELY be interested if I were in the market for one. That's a good deal.

September 30, 2012, 10:44 AM	#8
droptrd Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	I smell a group buy

October 2, 2012, 12:00 PM	#9
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,474	I would buy one though I think it's laughable that there is not some use for them somewhere. There are many cops who feel the need for an AR, or something other than a 870 sitting in the squad yet they are dumping a bunch of RRA guns? Makes not sense. But yeah I'd buy 2 if they are new / lightly used.

October 2, 2012, 12:20 PM	#10
GreySmoke Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 185	Heck do you know if they will ship to my FFL? __________________ GreySmoke Tactical Firearms and FFL Transfers, Greysmoketacticalfirearms.com

October 2, 2012, 02:49 PM	#11
sailskidrive Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 726	I bet in three years they'll be requesting a Federal grant to purchase 40 new ARs. A few years ago I bought a LAPD serial numbered Glock 22 for $319 that looked like it had never been fired. The case had a piece of masking tape on it marked "spare". __________________ SailSkiDrive Hk USP 45 Expert, USP 40, USP 9, SIG P226, S&W M&P9, Hk 4, Makarov, Desert Eagle 40, Beretta FS92 Centurion, Kimber TLEII 1911A1, Glock 22, SIG P225, 1943 Rem Rand 1911A1, S&W mod 64, Walther PPQ, SIG P229, Browning BDA 45 (SIG P220), Hk45, SIG P230

October 2, 2012, 02:50 PM	#12
Madcap_Magician Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 668	GROUP BUY.

October 27, 2012, 08:43 PM	#13
Meditator Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Posts: 92	Where in FL?