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Posted: 3/19/2024 5:40:14 PM EDT
I know that this may be a bit trivial, but I have 2 Colt uppers and want to know which is considered the lesser desirable in today's market. I will choose it for a Cerakote job.
I have one that is "C" marked with Keyhole and one that is Cage Coded with Square. Which would you paint? Also as a data point, I recently purchased a Colt M5 CQC upper (complete). There are no markings on the upper at all, other than a Keyhole forge mark. No "C", no Cage Code. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 5:54:05 PM EDT
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Is the CAGE code upper rollmarked(stamped) or laser marked?
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Posted: 3/19/2024 5:58:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxford411: Is the CAGE code upper rollmarked(stamped) or laser marked? |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 6:12:15 PM EDT
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What I see is: C>rolled cage code>than dot matrix cage code.
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Posted: 3/19/2024 6:19:36 PM EDT
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Thanks.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 6:32:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlbinoMuskrat: What I see is: C>rolled cage code>than dot matrix cage code. This is where I’m at as well but a rolled CAGE might be the winner depending on the day. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 10:21:49 PM EDT
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Yeah I have a rolled cage code on a 6720 that is very clean compared.to some C marks out there.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 3:58:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tortilla-flats]
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I'll just add that Brownells currently has Upper Colt AR15A4 Upper Rcvr Assy on sale with coupon for $122.35.
I snagged a few. |
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Posted: 3/25/2024 3:20:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tortilla-flats]
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Got my Colt uppers in from Brownells. Dot matrix cage code, square forge marking. White T markings and M4 on front.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:59:19 PM EDT
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Sorta related but regarding A2 uppers.
It appears that there was a stint where A2 upper receivers did not get a "C" marking. Is there any other marking on the receiver that would indicate that it's a Colt? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:07:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tortilla-flats: Sorta related but regarding A2 uppers. It appears that there was a stint where A2 upper receivers did not get a "C" marking. Is there any other marking on the receiver that would indicate that it's a Colt? This doesn’t answer your question but my motto on “Colt” parts is, if it isn’t marked, I’m not paying current Colt value for it. I value it at what a generic other unmarked would be. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:16:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxford411: This doesn't answer your question but my motto on "Colt" parts is, if it isn't marked, I'm not paying current Colt value for it. I value it at what a generic other unmarked would be. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2024 11:20:31 AM EDT
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Interesting. Where about does a keyhole/T marked upper fall in line there?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 1:36:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxford411: if it isn’t marked, I’m not paying current Colt value for it. I value it at what a generic other unmarked would be. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By oxford411: Originally Posted By tortilla-flats: Sorta related but regarding A2 uppers. It appears that there was a stint where A2 upper receivers did not get a "C" marking. Is there any other marking on the receiver that would indicate that it's a Colt? if it isn’t marked, I’m not paying current Colt value for it. I value it at what a generic other unmarked would be. This is how I feel as well, I'm not paying a premium for something that can't be identified with proofs, markings, or cage codes. |
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