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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:23:44 AM EDT
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Shouldn't be. Generally, the 6520 is a pencil barrel/A2 Carbine.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:25:56 AM EDT
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It's a Match H Bar.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:33:59 AM EDT
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hmmmm....better let the experts check this one out.....all of the 6520s I have seen are either slabside, pencil barrel carbines ( I didn't even KNOW their were 6520 slabbies until I saw the green label box on one a few weeks ago) or the current black, fenced lower pencil barrel carbines..... what is your alphabetical serial number prefix???? |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:43:36 AM EDT
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This is a slightly modified Colt 6520.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:51:12 AM EDT
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This is a Colt 6520 LE attacking a clothes hamper.....only mod is an M4 double heat shield handguard.....
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:52:06 AM EDT
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I will have to check the serial number out. The pic I have here at work, when I magnify it it just blurrs out.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 6:53:26 AM EDT
[#7]
Arfcommin' at work!!! I like yer style!!!! 
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Posted: 3/1/2006 7:24:13 AM EDT
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If I could post pictures I would put a couple up.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 9:21:22 AM EDT
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Okay, the serial number is CMH120***
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Posted: 3/1/2006 9:27:42 AM EDT
[#10]
That is a Match Hbar or equivalent.....the experts will know what group that CMH belongs to, I am just fairly sure it's a Match Hbar OR one of the "match Hbar " M4 "clones" that Colt has been making for a while. I couldn't keep all of Colt's models of the minute straight if I tried.....
Can you post a pic or link to a pic for us? |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 10:05:52 AM EDT
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The Colt AR-15 A2 Gov't Model Carbine is the Model R6520. It was discontinued in 1994 and does not have a removable carry handle. It weighs 5.8 pounds without magazine. The serial number prefix is "GC." The closest thing to it today from Colt that is still in production, is the Model AR6520. The serial number prefix on the AR6520 is "LGC." The weight is the same. The Colt Match Target - Match HBAR, is Model MT6601 & MT6601C. Serial Prefix is "CMH." Still in production. www.coltsmfg.com/cmci/rifles.asp |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 11:22:08 AM EDT
[#12]
Well, the original box says R6520 and on the lower it says Match Target and has the prefix CMH.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 1:54:30 PM EDT
[#13]
What he said... 
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Posted: 3/1/2006 4:30:59 PM EDT
[#14]
The only thing I can say is if I could upload pics of it you could see what I see.
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Posted: 3/1/2006 4:52:13 PM EDT
[#15]
Are you the original owner?
If not then a previous owner probably just put a 6520 upper on a match HBAR lower. |
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Posted: 3/1/2006 5:05:39 PM EDT
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If you can send the pics to my email, I'll put them up for you.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 4:45:23 AM EDT
[#17]
parts gun
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Posted: 3/2/2006 6:13:18 AM EDT
[#18]
I am not the original owner but noticed late last night that the box he gave me is not the box for this particular rifle. Oh, and the reference to parts gun, that's rude.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 7:29:47 AM EDT
[#19]
Here's RobbieB's Colt. It appears that the box was incorrect, though it is a fine looking weapon.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 7:32:08 AM EDT
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Thanks oneshot!
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Posted: 3/2/2006 8:04:01 AM EDT
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When parts from a weapon are changed, and a style is born of which there is no proper designation, and/ or no factory configuration, its a parts gun. Its not an insult in the least. In general the weapon holds a lesser value as soon as it leaves its original factory state. I've got a few Colts that are parts guns, it doesn't lessen the quality. Once you are on the board for awhile, I think you will find that many, if not most serious shooters here are running at least one altered weapon/ parts gun. In short, enjoy your new carbine, your opinion of it is the only one that matters. Both of these are "parts guns", it doesn't change anything for me. 
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Posted: 3/2/2006 8:28:30 AM EDT
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My apologies. I didn't know of the term, parts gun. As far as I know it's not altered, but seeing these pictures it looks as if the upper and lower are different shades of color, doesn't look like that in person.
 I was looking at the HWS sights but don't think I can partake in them beings my handle isn't removable. 
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Posted: 3/2/2006 8:30:00 AM EDT
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Don't worry about it, many of the Colts from the factory have very visible mismatched receiver colors.
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Posted: 3/2/2006 9:04:14 AM EDT
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Can anyone suggest where I might look for a different front stock with rail system so I can work on setting up a light?
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Posted: 3/2/2006 11:13:46 AM EDT
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There are plenty of places that handle rails, but before you look at buying, I would strongly suggest you start looking at rails, and finding out what the differences are between them. Prices start at $100, and go north from there.
For example, a free floating rail will allow you to mount an optic forward of your carryhandle directly on the rail. A rail which does not freefloat the barrel won't stay steady enough to keep the optic zero'd. Some rails are fat and heavy, other are slim and light. Get the rail which will work best for you. Here is a quick example of a rail which free floats the barrel, and an optic that is forward mounted. 
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Posted: 3/3/2006 7:42:55 AM EDT
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Looks like a 6520 upper on a 6601 lower. A parts gun. In M1 Carbine lingo a mix master. Or as the FAL guys say, frankengun.
ALL my Colt's are mix master franken parts guns. |
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Posted: 3/3/2006 7:55:24 AM EDT
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The lower looks just like my 6601 with the sear block. I am pretty sure that this one did not come with the bayonet lug on the upper. It may be a different upper and lower. What does it say on the top of the barrel?
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Posted: 3/3/2006 8:47:54 AM EDT
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I will have to look at it when I get home.
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Posted: 3/3/2006 1:03:54 PM EDT
[#29]
Yup, still, everything is Pony by the looks of it and what matters is that it shoots and shoots good. Don't feel bad, Robbie, about not knowing Colt model numbers and such....I can NEVER, EVER keep any of it straight...... Like Ekie, my Colts are, in many instances, build ups and parts guns and the reason I do it is for a particular functionality that I am looking for. There is a lot you could do with that 6520/CMH gun....you could even degrease the upper and spray some really dark grey Norrels on it and match up the upper and lower ( or have someone do it for you )..... It's a decent little carbine and you should enjoy it. |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:39:45 PM EDT
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It has the following on the top of the barrel. C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7 |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:48:45 PM EDT
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Thank god his isn't a Barney rifle! |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 4:59:32 PM EDT
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Your lower is identical to mine. The number on mine is CMH097** so I would guess that yours was made after mine. I bought mine brand new after the ban had started. Mine is dated 1996. I dont think the upper you have came on this gun. 1. it should say C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7 HBAR 2. For the year the lower was made it should not have had the bayonet lug or flash hider. If you feel like it you can pull the hand guards off and look at the barrel, there should be a date stamp on it somewhere ( very small) like 9/96. I would bet the date on the barrel will not match the lower. In any case its a great rifle . Good luck. |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 5:00:07 PM EDT
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My NIB Green label R6520
16.1" Barrel C MP 5.56MM NATO 1/7 A2 FH A2 Upper large hole No sear block Small pin fire control parts A2 Lower large hole 2 position CAR Stock marked N 1 GC serial number |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 5:26:21 PM EDT
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I took the front stock off and I didn't see a date code. Right behind the front sight there was a 47 stamped there and on the opposite side near the action there was a O.
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Posted: 3/4/2006 5:30:14 PM EDT
[#35]
47 is a date code 0 = Chrome lined |
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Posted: 3/4/2006 5:42:02 PM EDT
[#36]
anyway to interperet this date code?
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Posted: 3/5/2006 4:45:53 PM EDT
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anyone?? |
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Posted: 3/5/2006 5:01:28 PM EDT
[#38]
I don't think it is a date code, seems to me it is a barrel lot code.
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