Not enough information to answer the question. You should contact DPMS customer service.
Both are assembly line weapons. Stag in my opinion also has a better reputation. Unless you decide to go tactical, they are all pretty much the same. Bushmaster, dpms, stag ext..
DPMS sell a complete kit for $68.
Double Star and CMMG's bargain bin rifles. Some DPMS rifles, as well.
Yes. By the way, it's not actually manufactured by DPMS - they simply gave approval for their roll mark to be used on that product.
You will have to call Colt and tell them the serial number.
Variant of the AR-15 manufactured by Colt. It had a 'slab side' lower and no forward assist.
According to info available on ar15.com, your weapon was manufactured in either late 1972 or early 1973. I own one made in 1974.
DPMS - Panther Arms is under the umbrella of Freedom Group, along with Remington and Bushmaster.
The name "AR15" can only be used by Colt and companies which licence their product from Colt. Other manufacturers usually use some sort of variation for the sake of legality, such as DPMS with "A15", "AP4", etc., DoubleStar with "STAR 15", and so forth. So, from that perspective, only a Colt or Colt licenced product technically qualifies as an AR15. But, from a legal perspective (as far as so-called assault weapons ban laws go), most anything designed/patterned after the AR15 will qualify, including gas piston upper systems, receivers made from castings (such as Norinco, Hesse/Blackthorn, etc.), and different calibre rifles.
By it's serial number. Go to www.proofhouse.com and under 'long rifles' listing look for AR15 Sporter
what year manufactured
It is correct to say that 308 Dpms assault rifle is worth buying.