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Posted: 10/12/2017 5:16:14 PM EDT

I know this will be simple for most of you, but I'm not sure what series these are. They've been living in my safe forever and I never have them much thought. Approximate value?

Thanks

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:51:09 PM EDT

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I know this will be simple for most of you, but I'm not sure what series these are. They've been living in my safe forever and I never have them much thought. Approximate value?

Thanks http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9009/G6tGEz.jpg

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Couple of A1 uppers is all I can say, what are the forge marks on them..

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:53:45 PM EDT

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I know this will be simple for most of you, but I'm not sure what series these are. They've been living in my safe forever and I never have them much thought. Approximate value?

Thanks http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9009/G6tGEz.jpg

Couple of A1 uppers is all I can say, what are the forge marks on them..

Not A1, 604.

Later uppers but not terribly so, early 70s probably.

I've been out of the loop on pricing for a number of months, but I'd say $200 each +/- a little.

Posted: 10/12/2017 5:58:39 PM EDT

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Not trying to derail but am I correct in thinking that an A1 has the same style sight but also has forward assist as well as the shell deflector?

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:10:47 PM EDT

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Yes A1 has forward assist. Those are a couple of real nice complete 604 uppers. I can't estimate a value, with the prices I've seen retro stuff going for on Gunbroker. I see SP1 uppers selling for more than 200 and yours are more desirable than those imo.

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:30:04 PM EDT

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Yupper! 604s, not M16A1s.

$200+++ all day long.

Those are in nice shape, too!

Posted: 10/12/2017 6:44:00 PM EDT

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I think they may have been re-anodized, if that matters.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:14:19 PM EDT

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Nice looking 604s. The proof marks look clean and crisp, so I'm guessing they are factory finish. Very typical of an Air Force M-16 upper. Thousands of them in virtually new condition were kept in mobility storage until replaced or converted to M16A2s in the late 90s.

Posted: 10/12/2017 7:25:48 PM EDT

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Those are really nice looking 604 uppers

Posted: 10/12/2017 9:38:28 PM EDT

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Oops, sorry, yes they are 604's I goofed! I just did a quick glance and left to find parts for the plow and posted in a hurry..

Posted: 10/13/2017 12:33:15 AM EDT

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Not trying to derail but am I correct in thinking that an A1 has the same style sight but also has forward assist as well as the shell deflector?

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The A1 upper has the forward assist, but not the brass deflector. The deflector ("Brunton Bump") typifies the C7 upper.

Posted: 10/13/2017 1:10:08 AM EDT

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Those look nice. Just to confirm, there are gas tube "X" shaped holes in the front of the receivers correct? If so they are 604 (or a corresponding carbine) upper receivers, probably the latest production ~1970.

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I know this will be simple for most of you, but I'm not sure what series these are. They've been living in my safe forever and I never have them much thought. Approximate value?

Thanks http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9009/G6tGEz.jpg

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