 oz-in-SC 
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Posted: 7/15/2012 2:05:51 PM
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tbougie1
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Posted: 7/15/2012 4:21:15 PM
Have you looked at Bushmaster's site???
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Posted: 7/15/2012 4:31:11 PM
Have,but didn't see a complete rifle,of course I think their website is awful.
I am leaning towards it being an upper and lower put together at the gun store. |
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tbougie1
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Posted: 7/15/2012 4:51:43 PM
I looked also, didn't see anything
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Posted: 7/15/2012 5:04:59 PM
Check and see if the barrel is Bushmaster marked and if it has M4 feedramps..Bushmaster still makes rifles in all kinds of configurations so it may.
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Posted: 7/15/2012 6:32:57 PM
Never seen one in that configuration? What's the barrel profile? HBAR, GOVT? It's kind of cool.
I wouldn't give the bushmaster website much credit in accurately documenting their factory rifles. I know they make an A1, 14.5" carbine with a YHM phantom perm attached and that gun is nowhere on their website. |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 6:34:32 PM
[Last Edit: 7/15/2012 6:35:43 PM by oz-in-SC]
I have the serial number,might call Bushmaster in the morning.
It is a BFI prefixed serial number,if that signifies anything. |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 6:59:58 PM
It looks like everything about it is A2 except the A1 upper receiver and teardrop FA. Ask if the front sight is round or square peg.
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OlCrow
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Posted: 7/15/2012 8:07:06 PM
[Last Edit: 7/15/2012 8:22:26 PM by OlCrow]
Originally Posted By Espos1111: It looks like everything about it is A2 except the A1 upper receiver and teardrop FA. Ask if the front sight is round or square peg. At first look I said "A2 not A1"...then noticed the upper is A1.  So I dug up an old Bushmaster catalog...2006 I think. It shows "options for Bushmaster Upper Receiver/Barrel Assemblies" A1 style upper rec./barrel with A1 rear sight - Subtract $40 from price (Substitute A1 for A2 in part #) So you could order a upper exactly as shown above in the OP. |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 8:25:23 PM
Is that an A1 flash hider? I can't tell from the pics, but it looks like it.
The stock looks to be an A2 from the sling swivel and the square edges on the butt plate. This looks like the same configuration but searching for the part number comes up with nothing. http://www.lewhorton.com/bushmaster.html Here is another being sold: http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1615200/1 |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 8:37:14 PM
[Last Edit: 7/15/2012 8:38:33 PM by Espos1111]
Originally Posted By OlCrow:
Originally Posted By Espos1111:
It looks like everything about it is A2 except the A1 upper receiver and teardrop FA. Ask if the front sight is round or square peg. At first look I said "A2 not A1"...then noticed the upper is A1.
So I dug up an old Bushmaster catalog...2006 I think. It shows "options for Bushmaster Upper Receiver/Barrel Assemblies" A1 style upper rec./barrel with A1 rear sight - Subtract $40 from price (Substitute A1 for A2 in part #) So you could order a upper exactly as shown above in the OP. Yeah, I agree with the above but do they produce a "A1" style rifle now? I'm not a big retro guy but I have built an A1 to fill a gap in my safe  . I consider an A1 rifle to be more than just the upper receiver, but that's just me. It actually looks just like the currently offered DPMS A1 LITE 20 so they might offer one.
http://dpmsinc.3dcartstores.com/A1-LITE-20_ep_109-1.html |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 8:37:49 PM
That does indeed look like it,appreciate you finding that.
It isn't the most desirable combination,but it is a pretty good trade deal. |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 8:46:45 PM
Originally Posted By oz-in-SC:
That does indeed look like it,appreciate you finding that. It isn't the most desirable combination,but it is a pretty good trade deal. You could throw on a set of triangle hand guards and it would make a nice A1 copy, not accurate (retrowise) but nice all the same. |
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Posted: 7/15/2012 10:32:47 PM
Originally Posted By Espos1111: Originally Posted By oz-in-SC: That does indeed look like it,appreciate you finding that. It isn't the most desirable combination,but it is a pretty good trade deal. You could throw on a set of triangle hand guards and it would make a nice A1 copy, not accurate (retrowise) but nice all the same. ...and a A1 stock. |
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PredatorWhacker
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Posted: 7/15/2012 10:54:50 PM
Yeah, their site kind of sucks unless your looking for an ACR. Then it like a car commercial. lol!
Many prefer the A1 sights over A2. Not sure if what you have is all Bushy but it looks like it's available that way. |
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Posted: 7/16/2012 12:17:32 AM
Originally Posted By Espos1111:
It looks like everything about it is A2 except the A1 upper receiver and teardrop FA. Ask if the front sight is round or square peg. ^^^^ |
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Posted: 7/16/2012 1:46:15 AM
It's a Canadian C7 configuration if your talking retro. Notice the A1 upper has a brass deflector and it has an a2 lower. I personally love the look of these.
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Posted: 7/16/2012 7:38:35 AM
Originally Posted By tbougie1:
Have you looked at Bushmaster's site??? I havent seen any A1 Bushys on there web site. BUT I have seen a few A1 16" guns new in some shops. I would tend to believe that is a new gun... |
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Posted: 7/16/2012 9:10:48 AM
Thanks all,was not overly worried,just wanted to know if it was indeed a factory rifle.
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Finslayer83
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Posted: 7/16/2012 10:46:41 AM
they are cranking out a M4A1.
14.5 + perm with an A1 upper |
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Posted: 7/16/2012 10:49:21 AM
FWIW, they do list a receiver on their site in a C7 style. I don't see it listed in any of their complete uppers. That's not to say they won't build one...:
" Bushmaster Complete A1 Upper Receiver Assembly The early AR15/M16 Upper Receiver differed from the current A2 in that its simpler rear sight did not include an elevation adjustment. The Forward Assist Assembly often utilized the "tear-drop" type button although mechanically identical in function to the round type (either are available). Aircraft quality 7075T6 aluminum forgings are used for strength, and they include the integral cartridge case deflector. The finish is a mil. spec., non-reflective hard anodize with a baked on dry film lube coating inside to ensure long wear and smooth carrier operation. Price: $160.00 Part No: F1003670" |
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Posted: 7/18/2012 11:43:07 AM
Have the rifle in my possession,it is indeed all Bushmaster,and is pretty clean.Barrel markings are: BMP 5.56 NATO 1/9.
I have about $500(plus fuel) into the trade so think I did okay. |
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Finslayer83
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Posted: 7/18/2012 1:01:20 PM
Originally Posted By oz-in-SC:
Have the rifle in my possession,it is indeed all Bushmaster,and is pretty clean.Barrel markings are: BMP 5.56 NATO 1/9. I have about $500(plus fuel) into the trade so think I did okay. solid deal IMO |
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