[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Barrel Identification

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.

Posted: 7/29/2017 12:05:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Early Winchester 1/12 twist barrel?

Posted: 7/29/2017 12:05:35 PM EDT

[#2]

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!

Posted: 7/29/2017 12:11:44 PM EDT

[#3]

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.

Posted: 7/29/2017 12:55:48 PM EDT

[#4]

Quote History

Quoted:
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.

View Quote

Pictures of the rifle?

Posted: 7/29/2017 1:16:58 PM EDT

[#5]

Front sling swivel is held in with a roll pin too.

Posted: 7/29/2017 2:39:40 PM EDT

[#6]

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.

Posted: 8/11/2017 11:46:27 PM EDT

[#7]

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

Posted: 8/12/2017 12:06:34 AM EDT

[#8]

Nice looking rifle, you did a good job on that one.

Posted: 8/12/2017 6:03:13 AM EDT

[#9]

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.

Posted: 8/12/2017 7:44:38 AM EDT

[#10]

Very nice rifle and some really good photography as well.
Let me rephrase that... "VERY NICE RIFLE!". .