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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I have a A1 / SP1 barrel, whats it worth and can I tell if its a M16A1 or SP1 ??

scout308 Joined Apr 2003 Posts 246 EE Offline TN, USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 12:15:40 PM EST [Last Edit: 6/6/2008 12:25:16 PM EST by scout308] Barrel is marked C MP CHROME BORE FSB is marked C No handguards or gas tube, otherwise about 95% Thanks

ranchhand Joined Jun 2005 Posts 3441 EE Offline TN, USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 1:03:17 PM EST 70s-80s mfr. $150-$200 Colt used the dame barrels on both models. There should be no difference.

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Posted: 6/6/2008 2:20:46 PM EST

Originally Posted By ranchhand:
Colt used the dame barrels on both models. There should be no difference.

I've heard the dame barrels are looser and more likely to decrease in value the longer you shoot loads through them...

(We won't even mention bore erosion)

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ranchhand Joined Jun 2005 Posts 3442 EE Offline TN, USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 2:28:34 PM EST I've had the afternoon off and enjoyed a screwdriver while surfing

Bucknakedracin Retro Junkie Joined Oct 2005 Posts 459 EE Offline MN, USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 2:45:21 PM EST we got duped again......(link not hot as to not promote the item) www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=119&t=551709
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Posted: 6/6/2008 2:46:21 PM EST

Originally Posted By postino:

Originally Posted By ranchhand:
Colt used the dame barrels on both models. There should be no difference.

I've heard the dame barrels are looser and more likely to decrease in value the longer you shoot loads through them...

(We won't even mention bore erosion)

Too funny!!! Thanks for the laugh.

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Posted: 6/6/2008 2:57:23 PM EST

Originally Posted By Bucknakedracin:
we got duped again......(link not hot as to not promote the item)

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=119&t=551709

flatop_a3 Member Joined Dec 2006 Posts 393 EE Offline USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 3:09:34 PM EST i think the mods should lock the ee ad when this shit happens.

hk45shooter

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Posted: 6/6/2008 4:20:56 PM EST

Originally Posted By flatop_a3:
i think the mods should lock the ee ad when this shit happens.

Or lock the sellers account for not following the rules.

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C6H12O6 lighweight, air-cooled Joined Apr 2007 Posts 893 EE Offline MO, USA	Posted: 6/6/2008 4:27:04 PM EST I was really surprised anyone even answered his question, based on the whole "you can't ask that!" that's gone on in this forum over the last few months.

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Posted: 6/6/2008 7:01:10 PM EST

Originally Posted By C6H12O6:
I was really surprised anyone even answered his question, based on the whole "you can't ask that!" that's gone on in this forum over the last few months.

my thoughts exactly. thats why when i didnt see any responses i posted.

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AKARS Member Joined Mar 2006 Posts 1292 EE Offline AK, USA	Posted: 6/7/2008 8:55:18 AM EST Next time I see one of these I may reply $75-80

TexSquirrel Joined Jan 2007 Posts 285 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 6/7/2008 8:56:54 AM EST I was tempted for just a second to buy it last night...but I can't let myself endorse breaking of rules. I'll wait for the next one in the EE.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I have a A1 / SP1 barrel, whats it worth and can I tell if its a M16A1 or SP1 ??

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