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Posted: 8/15/2007 6:00:02 PM EDT
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Do Colt Match Target Competition hbar rifles have chrome lined barrels? |
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According to my reference, none of the "MT" models have chrome barrels or chambers. My 6700 doesn't. If it does, it should have a second "C" or "B" or "CB" stamped on the barrel along with the twist, MP. amd chambering info. Note: Several HBAR models have chromed bores but these are listed as "R" models. |
| I am by no means an authority on this subject or Colts period. I was under the impression that the Match Target Match HBAR were chromelined bores if 1:7 and plain if 1:9? I also realize he is speaking of the Competition HBAR not the Match HBAR. Where would the C indicating chrome bore or chrome barrel be located on one of these? My friend has a 1995 w/sear block and a 1999 with the webbing in the lower. My 1999 has a Wilson on it these days and my 1998 Match Target Target Model wears an M16A2 barrel. |
Oh really? Scott Ryan may have some enlightening info for you. Like it's only about roll marks, not QA or materials. That a "0" at the chamber end of the barrel indicates a chrome lined chamber & bore. ...and that the receivers come off the same line as all the others. |
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The C marking meant Chrome chamber, and this marking has not been used on Colt RIFLE barrels since about 1972. The B marking meaning chrome Bore was only used for a few years on Colt RIFLE barrels back in the mid-1970's. The CB marking was not used on Colt RIFLE barrels. Since 1989 USGI markings indicating a chrome bore on both rifles and carbines is a stamp on the breach of the barrel viewable just in front of the barrel nut. It it is O on Colt products (can look like a C if not struck well), and looks sort of like a 6 on FN. Sometimes Colt will also mark their commercial barrels this way, if it does have that marking then it does have a chrome bore, if not then it is suspect. |
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