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FlexCJ5 · 06-02-2008, 04:21 PM

Its an AR clone. Whats one of these worth? I'm guessing its pre-ban and in good condition. Can't find much on gunbroker or AR15.com about these. Just won it on gunbroker from an estate auction for my neighbor. We thought it was Eagle Arms... oops.

muddawg95yj · 06-02-2008, 04:28 PM

The receivers are some of the cheapest out there. Good quality and good price. They are made in Louisiana. I have 2 sequential lowers in the safe. Gave $77 for each of them. I think the prices went up a little but still less than $100. How much the rifle is worth would depend on the rest of the parts. Can you post some pictures or do you have any more info?

muddawg95yj · 06-02-2008, 04:33 PM

That reciever is definitely older than the ones I have. I think they changed machinery sometime a while back. Can't comment on the quality of that one, but the 2 I have that were produced last year look better than my DPMS. How much was it and we can tell you if you paid too much or not.

FlexCJ5 · 06-02-2008, 04:34 PM

pics are up. Not much info on this thing from the seller. Not my money, but paid 500 shipped to my FFL

Azzy2000 · 06-02-2008, 04:36 PM

Cast upper and lower recievers? Looks a little rough.. but we all know that looks arent everything. Go shoot it and report back.

muddawg95yj · 06-02-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Essential Arms began production of AR-15 lower receivers, aluminum CAR stocks, and
AR-15 parts in 1982 with the intent to offer America the best parts available at the best price.

Essential Arms was the first producer of AR-15 lower receivers in aviation alloy through the
investment process. Receivers are anodized mil.spec. 8625 after machining from the finest
heat treated T-6 alloy. We produced receivers bearing the Essential Arms Company name until
1994. At that time part of our tooling was purchased by a Minnesota based firm. From 1994
through 2002 Essential Arms did partial machining on lower receivers for other manufacturers.
During these years we continued to produce our aluminum CAR stock for retro fit on pre-ban
guns and to police departments through various distributors.

We are pleased to again be able to offer our services to the shooting public. Offered to you
from the armory in the swamp, a part guaranteed to be the finest product available at a price
that is affordable. In 2005 we begin producing forged lower receivers that replaced our
production of investment cast receivers.

yeah, looks like that would be one of the cast receivers...

FlexCJ5 · 06-02-2008, 04:37 PM

looks cast to me too. probably kinda heavy. we'll see.

So.. was 500 too much or ok deal?

Azzy2000 · 06-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlexCJ5

looks cast to me too. probably kinda heavy. we'll see.

So.. was 500 too much or ok deal?

There shouldnt be much weight difference between a cast alum. and forged alum. reciever. $500 sounds like a good deal as long as its in good condition and goes bang when its supposed to.

rockmup · 06-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Thats an older EA lower. 8yrs or so

Call them and ask. Great folks. Old as the hills and not too fast
Phone: (337) 945-0185
Fax: (337) 566-0068

9 to 5 Monday-Friday Central Time

06-02-2008, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
muddawg95yj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35318 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 1,141	The receivers are some of the cheapest out there. Good quality and good price. They are made in Louisiana. I have 2 sequential lowers in the safe. Gave $77 for each of them. I think the prices went up a little but still less than $100. How much the rifle is worth would depend on the rest of the parts. Can you post some pictures or do you have any more info? __________________ [QUOTE=FordFascist;8565189] My solution: CCW and Open Containers. Just like the South and if you'll notice, people are much friendlier down there.[/QUOTE] [I][CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="blue"]Find me on [URL="http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SellerAuctions.asp?User=812872"]Gunbroker![/URL] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER][/I]

06-02-2008, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
muddawg95yj Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35318 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 1,141	That reciever is definitely older than the ones I have. I think they changed machinery sometime a while back. Can't comment on the quality of that one, but the 2 I have that were produced last year look better than my DPMS. How much was it and we can tell you if you paid too much or not. __________________ [QUOTE=FordFascist;8565189] My solution: CCW and Open Containers. Just like the South and if you'll notice, people are much friendlier down there.[/QUOTE] [I][CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="blue"]Find me on [URL="http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SellerAuctions.asp?User=812872"]Gunbroker![/URL] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER][/I]

06-02-2008, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
rockmup Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16699 Location: Greenwell Springs La. Posts: 4,261	Thats an older EA lower. 8yrs or so Call them and ask. Great folks. Old as the hills and not too fast Phone: (337) 945-0185 Fax: (337) 566-0068 9 to 5 Monday-Friday Central Time __________________ __________________ 07/C2 SOT /Making guns and fun toys, one hammer swing at a time Need quality ammo ? AMERICAN LEAD DISTRIBUTORS Need a POV system ? REPLAY XD

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06-02-2008, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Azzy2000 Mr. Personality Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11869 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 4,264	Cast upper and lower recievers? Looks a little rough.. but we all know that looks arent everything. Go shoot it and report back.