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Posted: 12/25/2001 1:48:27 PM EDT

OK. I have heard yes, I have heard no. Does anyboy KNOW -(not opinion or "I think" please)- if a Colt " C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7 HBAR " is a chrome lined barrel?
This barrel is attached to a factory built post-ban MT6601, which shoots like a dream, is accurate as heck, and generally a joy to use. I am curious though after hearing it both ways for so long, If it IS or IS NOT a Chrome lined Barrel...

Posted: 12/25/2001 2:46:42 PM EDT

[#1]

I'm guessing you just read my thread on this. I plan on calling Colt tomorrow.

Posted: 12/25/2001 3:29:50 PM EDT

[#2]

I did read your Post, those who stated that the "C" in "C MP" stands for "Colt" are correct. It does not mean however the barrel is NOT chromed. All Colt barrels have a Chromed Chamber, and I have heard many various "opinions" on the barrels. I can say that when I shine a light through it is indeed shiney as can be, But this does not guarantee it is truly chrome lined,(I shoot it often...)
So I am looking for a definitive answer- If you get that from Colt please advise! Thanks.

Posted: 12/25/2001 9:03:25 PM EDT

[#3]

You won't even get a definitive answer from Colt. That model had both chromed and non-chromed bores, most of them the latter. You can usually see the chrome lining at the muzzle. There is usually a little ring where the parkerizing didn't "take," which indicates that the bore was chromed. Other than that, you'd need someone who has seen both to look at your barrel and tell you for sure.

-Troy

Posted: 12/26/2001 5:04:16 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
You can usually see the chrome lining at the muzzle. There is usually a little ring where the parkerizing didn't "take," which indicates that the bore was chromed.
-Troy

OUTSTANDING!!! i can see that little ring on mine. i knew that was chrome lining, now it is confirmed.

HUNTER FROM ARGENTINA
OUT.

Posted: 12/26/2001 5:39:04 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for the tip Troy. Mine too has a chrome "little ring" at the end of the barrel. I guess that answers the question for at least THIS barrel...heh,heh..

Posted: 12/26/2001 5:49:59 AM EDT

[#6]

Here's a link with some useful information:

www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/barrelsbolts

Posted: 12/26/2001 7:26:52 PM EDT

[#7]

We wondered about by Friends Colt barrel last year.
We cleaned the hell out of the chamber, de-greased it, and put a spot of touch-up cold blue on the inside of the chamber, it would not stain, so we figured it was a chrome chamber.

Posted: 12/26/2001 8:18:24 PM EDT

[#8]

pretty neat bit of info Troy

mine also are chrome lined A2 SporterII

Posted: 12/26/2001 9:41:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
mine also are chrome lined A2 SporterII

Excellent! So is mine!

Posted: 12/26/2001 10:02:14 PM EDT

[#10]

Happy to have helped...

-Troy

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