The term "Colt AR-15 Pre-Ban" refers to Colt AR-15 configurations manufactured before the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, retaining features prohibited by the AWB — bayonet lugs, flash hiders, collapsible stocks, and high-capacity magazines. Pre-ban Colt rifles with original components, original high-capacity magazines, and documentation of pre-1994 manufacture occupy the highest tier of the AR-15 collector market. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56 NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1990, USA Weight: 6.5 oz Overall length: 32" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Collecting, Sport Shooting