Go Back   M4Carbine.net Forums > AR/M4 > AR General Discussion

AR General Discussion General topics relating to the AR

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Unread 04-05-08, 16:49
jimmy01 Offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 3
iTrader: (0)
Help with barrel ID

I recently bought a pre-ban (we still have an AWB in MA) Colt AR. The lower is marked "SPORTER MATCH HBAR". The upper is an A2 style with a 16" heavy barrel. The upper receiver, bolt, and carrier have Colt markings. However, the barrel has no markings at all. My research seems to indicate that Colt only made complete HBAR rifles with 20" barrels. Could this be a factory barrel? If so, would it be 1/7 twist? Any help would be appreciated.





Jim
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Unread 04-05-08, 19:34
PALADIN-hgwt's Avatar
PALADIN-hgwt Offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: West Texas
Posts: 290
iTrader: (0)
xxxxx
__________________
Qui Me Tangit Paenitebit (he who touches me will repent)

Last edited by PALADIN-hgwt; 07-08-09 at 23:11
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Unread 04-05-08, 22:13
jimmy01 Offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 3
iTrader: (0)
Nothing anywhere on it.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Unread 04-05-08, 22:28
Robb Jensen's Avatar
Robb Jensen Offline
STAFF
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NoVA
Posts: 10,481
iTrader: (14)
In my experience I don't believe that to be a Colt barrel.
__________________
FFL/SOT armorer
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Unread 04-05-08, 22:36
Heavy Metal's Avatar
Heavy Metal Offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,211
iTrader: (3)
Looks like a bottom-feeder barrel. The roll pins are a dead giveaway.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Unread 04-06-08, 09:12
jimmy01 Offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 3
iTrader: (0)
Thanks guys. I didn't think it was a Colt. I'm anxiously awaiting the new LMT M4 upper I ordered for it.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Unread 04-06-08, 12:37
scottryan's Avatar
scottryan Offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The Free State of Nebraska
Posts: 3,666
iTrader: (5)
Handguard cap is not Colt either.
__________________
"Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Unread 04-07-08, 09:13
MX5's Avatar
MX5 Offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: OH
Posts: 377
iTrader: (0)
Lack of markings, roll pins & marks on the FSB: barrel probably swapped.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:16.


Powered by vBulletin® Version
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.