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Posted: 7/29/2017 12:00:09 PM EDT
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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. 
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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! |
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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. |
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