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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:00:09 PM EDT
Howdy,
I bought an M16A1 clone that came with this barrel. I was under the impression I was buying a build with a new production barrel, but these markings make me think otherwise. Could someone please give me some insight to this barrel? I've looked at the part ID guides, and I think it might be USGI, but the forge code on the upper receiver is CH, which, correct me if I'm wrong, is post '74, and these barrel markings are '68-'70? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:05:28 PM EDT
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Early Winchester 1/12 twist barrel?
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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:05:35 PM EDT
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MP12 barrels were the last barrel markings before the chrome chamber was added when the M16A1 was adopted.
MP12 barrels were made from mid 1966 - fall 1967. Your upper it is post 1974. I think I just saw an MP12 barrel sell on gb for about $450 recently. Very nice score! |
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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:11:44 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info! Paid $920 for the whole rifle, and it's in great shape. This is definitely a pleasant surprise! I hope to get some nice pictures up when I can.
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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:55:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Thanks for the info! Paid $920 for the whole rifle, and it's in great shape. This is definitely a pleasant surprise! I hope to get some nice pictures up when I can. |
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Posted: 7/29/2017 1:16:58 PM EDT
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Front sling swivel is held in with a roll pin too.
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Posted: 7/29/2017 2:39:40 PM EDT
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I won't be able to take pictures for a couple of days, but when I do I'll put them in the picture threads.
I was told this was put together from a parts kit, which appeared to comprise of the usual mid '70s parts, so I'm curious to see if I have anything else of interest. |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 11:46:27 PM EDT
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Finally got around to snapping some pictures.
http://i.imgur.com/3NoWHl8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/a9fegY8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Y2ViBwd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vGWYsGX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/TJ6vNnQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/juZoJ75.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OV7pgXP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/gvf9PpT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mEWNrp1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kbjUxvU.jpg http://i.imgur.com/G0887U1.jpg |
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Posted: 8/12/2017 12:06:34 AM EDT
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Nice looking rifle, you did a good job on that one.
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Posted: 8/12/2017 6:03:13 AM EDT
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Nice buy.
Personally, if you plan to do a lot of shooting with it, I'd get a a CMP Chrome Bore marked barrel, and sell that one to someone who needs it for their early builds. |
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Posted: 8/12/2017 7:44:38 AM EDT
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Very nice rifle and some really good photography as well.
Let me rephrase that... "VERY NICE RIFLE!". . 
Thanks for the pics. . 
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Posted: 8/12/2017 12:20:06 PM EDT
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Thanks gents. I'm definitely considering getting a CMP Chrome Bore or Green Mountain barrel for shooting. Collecting is nice, but I love shooting!
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Posted: 8/12/2017 12:57:56 PM EDT
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Can anyone comment on the accuracy of the Green Mountain Barrels?
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