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Posted: 3/18/2016 11:34:02 PM EDT
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Interesting, Looks like a legit later A1 bolt carrier. The upper is C H forge code seams the ch is spread out different
than I'm used to seeing. I cant tell by the pictures if there is colt acceptance stamps, but it doesn't appear to have them. Barrel is an M4 profile after market product as best as I can tell. I am no expert and I am sure the experts will way in. Nice find on the parts though. |
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Upper and BCG are retro correct. Can't tell on CH. Need a pic with removed. FSB too large in diameter at .750. Can't tell on FH pic but if open slots 360 degree A-1 if closed on bottom A-2. Almost looks open A-1 by index of wrench cuts.
Upper almost looks refinished or a little grainy but easily could be pics. Cool find and thanks for sharing. Any markings on the barrel in front of FSB? Got a pic of port door? Is it small rectangle pad or A-2 modern square? Welcome to retroland. |
| Also, nothing on the barrel. The feedramps didn't match the feedramps on the upper and it wasn't drilled for the front sight block. So I drilled and installed the taper pins. No markings anywhere that I can see, I'm pretty sure its aftermarket, but have no idea whos... |
| My best guess is they got their hands on one of the demill parts kits or purchased some of the pieces from one who did. Upper is 603 less the later forward assist and kits were barrel delete. Pretty cool. Think the kits dated to later 70's by accessories and some of the serial number tags with kits. |
| So sounds like the FSB and barrel are out. Flash hider is retro, any opinions on the charging handle? I'm trying to save all the parts I can because I think I'm going to throw some paint on the gun and use it as a truck/beater rifle. Don't want to have to scrub paint off later! |
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CH is true milspec by pin location. Without handling all adds up to be Colt based on other pieces. As stated I'd wager pieces were from a parts kit off a de-milled M-16A1. They were barrel delete per BATF demill.
Kit should have had a FA LPK, stock assembly and barrel pieces. Couple vendors did part them out. Furniture from last batch was mostly toast but yours could have been from one of the previous kits where condition was much better. Yours looks better than most from the last batch with a couple exceptions. Does look like it got used a bit by BCG anyway. |
Thanks for your help guys. I'll set the upper, bcg, flash hider, and charging handle aside for a retro m16A1 build. Get a lower from NoDak and source some furniture and barrel. Any opinions on where to get some of the pieces? Specifically small pieces for the lower? Retroland seems to be a deep dark hole that my wallet isn't going to like... 
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Theres a member here i think his user name is HKILLER he has everything you need im sure. Nice score at a pawn shop! Oh yeah? Does he have an online store or should I just PM him? As far as I know HKILLER doesn't have an online store, best bet is to send him a PM or an Email. |
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Theres a member here i think his user name is HKILLER he has everything you need im sure. Nice score at a pawn shop! Oh yeah? Does he have an online store or should I just PM him? I was trying to be funny. I have some parts i got your email. |
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