2026 Private Sale Market Data

What Is My
AR-15 Worth?

AR-15 private sale values by manufacturer and configuration. 2026 market data — real buyer prices.

2026 AR Market

AR-15 Values by Manufacturer Tier

Private sale values 2026. Configuration, barrel length, and included accessories affect value significantly.
Tier	Manufacturer	Model	Private Sale (Excellent)
Entry	PSA / Aero Precision	PA-15 / M4E1	$400–$600
Entry	Ruger	AR-556 / AR-556 MPR	$450–$700
Mid	Windham Weaponry	SRC	$900–$1,200
Mid	Troy Industries	Battle Rifle	$900–$1,200
Quality	Bravo Company	BCM Carbine	$1,100–$1,400
Quality	LWRC	IC-A5	$2,200–$2,800
Premium	Daniel Defense	DDM4 V7	$1,500–$1,900
Premium	LaRue Tactical	OBR	$1,800–$2,400
Premium	HK	MR556A1	$2,800–$3,500
Mil-Spec	Colt	LE6920	$900–$1,150
Mil-Spec	FN	M4 Military Collector	$1,400–$1,800

Value Factors

What Makes an AR-15 Worth More or Less

Manufacturer reputation — Daniel Defense, BCM, LWRC, and Colt command premiums. PSA and Aero are quality but priced accordingly.

Barrel quality — Cold-hammer-forged (CHF) barrels add $100–$300 to value. Brands that use CHF: BCM, Daniel Defense, HK, LWRC.

Configuration — Free-float handguards, quality triggers, and M-LOK/KeyMod compatibility add value. A-frame front sights and fixed stocks reduce it.

Mods — Controversial. Quality triggers (Geissele, Timney) add $50–$150. Cerakote jobs can add or subtract. Most buyers prefer stock rifles.

California/NY/etc. — Restricted-state AR configurations sell only to buyers in those states — dramatically smaller buyer pool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About AR-15 Value Guide 2026

How much is a used AR-15 worth?

Depends almost entirely on manufacturer. A used PSA AR-15 sells for $400–$550. A Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 sells for $1,500–$1,900. A BCM carbine sells for $1,100–$1,400.

Do AR-15s hold value?

Quality AR-15s (BCM, Daniel Defense, LWRC) hold 75–85% of retail. Entry-level ARs hold 60–70%. Military contract brands (Colt, FN) hold 75–80%.

How do I sell privately for maximum value?

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