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3ky
01-17-16, 17:39
I moved to a town that has an Army base. One of the nice things living by a base is all the gun shops, surplus stores, and tactical shops. Browsing around I ran into a shop that had A2 stripped upper for sale cheap. It had the rear sight but that was it. I haven't seen many A2 uppers for sale so I bought it. Going down the road a gun shop had a set of A2 handguards and buttstock cheap so I bought those. Slowly I been buying small parts for this build. I even bought a silent A2 sling for a buck. I won a FN barrel on Gubbroker for my build.

Any one have ideas for lowers? I like to get a2 style. Several shops have lowers like Spikes, Anderson. I like to get a McKay but will have to order it.

My upper looks like it has M4 cuts. I'm hoping this FN barrel has the same cuts. It's the cage code marked barrel with non F marked front sight. Have to see when it comes in. Anyone know who made my upper? Here is some pictures:

http://i64.tinypic.com/2dhw8kx.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/350pgud.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/2qnxy0n.jpg

I'll take more as I pick up parts and build.

Thanks!

Renegade04
01-17-16, 22:18
Upper receiver:

Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC
Ferndale MI
A square forge mark
"Military Components"

http://1dealstop.net/steal/misc-rifle-components/

Upper manufacturers that use BAFE marked receivers:

Rock River
Delton
BCM
CMMG
Fail Zero
CD Defense
Colt

It is hard to tell what the feedramps are because the picture is too dark to tell. Some A2 receiver had extended carbine feedramps on the receiver. These are not M4 feedramps. Without seeing a better picture, it is hard to tell what you have.

As far as an A2 lower goes, the McKay Enterprises A2 lower (http://www.mckay-ent.com/ar15-m16/ar-15-a2-lower-receiver.html) will be fine. If you want a better finished A2 lower, there is Nodak Spud (http://nodakspud.com/AR%20Lowers.htm). They are top notch when it comes to retro type lowers. They cost a little more, but are well worth it. Neither the McKay or the Nodak lowers have the tacky rollmarks. I built an A2 last year using a PSA Stealth lower (no rollmarks), but they no longer have those lowers.

3ky
01-18-16, 08:48
Thanks. I want a Nodak to build A1 retro oneday. I'll see if I can take better pictures now that the sun is out.

Renegade04
01-18-16, 13:03
Thanks. I want a Nodak to build A1 retro oneday. I'll see if I can take better pictures now that the sun is out.

Look forward to seeing the pics.

3ky
01-18-16, 13:30
http://i65.tinypic.com/dg73oh.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/30djv2p.jpg

Renegade04
01-18-16, 14:51
http://i65.tinypic.com/dg73oh.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/30djv2p.jpg


Those look like M4 feedramps from that angle. If your barrel is going to have M4 extension, you are in good shape. If the FN barrel has rifle extension, you are not in good shape. It is okay to use a barrel with M4 extension with an upper receiver that has no feedramps, but it is not okay to use a barrel with a rifle extensions with an upper receiver with M4 feedramps.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/gatorhunt2201/AR15%20stuff/feedramps2-1.jpg

3ky
01-18-16, 15:22
Thanks. Looks like a new Spikes Tatical flattop upper I have so what I was afraid of.

I hope my barrel has M4 cuts if not I'll look for another upper. I thank you for the help!

ClassIIIGunsmith
01-19-16, 12:27
Ultimately you could do a cool original a2 m16 rifle when it was introduced as the 1985 version with a A2 upper instead of a A1 upper if your looking at trying the not so common A2 model,which would look cool (even though you have most of the A2 furniture for it all ready.) either way have fun, out of interest how much do you have in this build?

3ky
01-19-16, 17:58
Colt Sp2 was like that. Had A1 upper on A2 lower. One day I'll get one of those or build one. They were still grey I bet.

70 for stock set with Colt A2 complete front sight and USGI side swivel.

80 for stripped upper with rear sight.

28 for Colt forward assist and 5 bucks for dust cover.

50 bucks for complete Colt trigger hammer etc.

65 for stripped USGI Colt BCG. 4 bucks for firing pin. Then bought a BCM bolt rebuild set so I have extra firing pin. Paid 20 for that.

190 for New USGI FN barrel.

70 for McKay lower.

15 bucks for Colt Delta Ring set and Colt A2 flashider with peel washers.

1.25 for USGI surplus sling.

8 bucks for bolt relise. Free mag relise. 18 for semi auto Colt selector.

I think that's it as far as parts I have. Still need more but can pick those up not hard to find.

Thanks

ClassIIIGunsmith
01-21-16, 09:49
Colt Sp2 was like that. Had A1 upper on A2 lower. 37211One day I'll get one of those or build one. They were still grey I bet.


No man this what I was issued in 1985 before I left the military.
But it had complete A1 furniture but still had the A2 burst trigger (worst thing the Marines did along with the adoption of a 9mm Italian crap handgun.)
37211
This what your talking about
37212

3ky
01-21-16, 10:07
Ok I understand. I like that! I read on the forums where some uppers like that came on the market. Love to have one one day.

What are the USGI contractors who built a2 uppers? I know Colt and FN built rifles but did they also build replacement upper receivers? Didn't Saber Defence build a few?

Anyone have a surplus GI stripped upper they like to part with PM me. I love to have FN stripped upper for my barrel.

Thanks,
Michael

ClassIIIGunsmith
01-21-16, 12:00
Hydra did the original upper swap kit for the marines

Renegade04
01-21-16, 15:02
Here is a complete Colt A2 upper for sale.

http://www.floridamilitarysupply.com/Colt-A2-Upper-Receiver-Complete.html

Fulton Armory has stripped A2 uppers with A2 extensions.

http://www.fulton-armory.com/upperreceivera2usgi.aspx

Here is a FN A2 upper for sale.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_22/1505812_FN_A2_upper_receiver_Key_Hole_Forge.html

3ky
01-22-16, 20:46
Thanks. The Colt is neat. Anyone buy a Fulton Armory A2 stripped upper?who makes them?

My barrel shipped today!

Renegade04
01-22-16, 21:39
Thanks. The Colt is neat. Anyone buy a Fulton Armory A2 stripped upper?who makes them?

My barrel shipped today!

You can always call them and ask.

Phone: (301) 490-9485 Mon-Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (Closed 12:00-12:45 for lunch)

Email: info@fulton-armory.com

ClassIIIGunsmith
01-23-16, 08:55
Fulton Armory is ok but there is better.

Renegade04
01-23-16, 20:32
Fulton Armory is ok but there is better.

I agree. There is Rock River Arms for instance. Theirs are Cerro Forge uppers.

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=279

3ky
02-01-16, 19:47
My barrel came in here is what it looks like:

http://i64.tinypic.com/2pq6q9u.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/29posol.jpg

It has a non F marked front sight and has rifle feed ramps. Brand new! Dated 1/14. I like it.

I have a A2 upper on the way. In the picture it has F and Cerrio Forge keyhole mark. I'm hoping this is FN upper. I'll post picture when it comes in tomorrow.

Thanks,
Michael Hale

3ky
02-02-16, 20:03
Here is the new upper I bought. It has a different park on it than my other upper. Has a purple sheen and greyish. Is F marked. FN?

http://i63.tinypic.com/2jbmjp0.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2rorjwn.jpg

Thanks,
Michael

3ky
02-02-16, 20:54
Now it has a sight, dust cover, and forward assist.

http://i67.tinypic.com/168g979.jpg

Renegade04
02-03-16, 12:25
Here is the new upper I bought. It has a different park on it than my other upper. Has a purple sheen and greyish. Is F marked. FN?

http://i63.tinypic.com/2jbmjp0.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2rorjwn.jpg

Thanks,
Michael

That is a FN Cerro Forge upper.

3ky
02-03-16, 13:55
Thanks will match my barrel. Not to put it together.

3ky
02-03-16, 13:58
Now I mean

usmcvet
02-05-16, 19:35
Looks like a great project. I was looking for an LMT A2 lower for my FN A2 upler. They're pretty plain. Anyone seen an FN A2 lower for sale?

3ky
02-06-16, 17:16
Never seen LMT lower. Have to look them up. Also never seen a stripped FN lower. I bet they are rare.

Here is bench shot after we built the upper. I'll post a better picture when I get home.

http://i68.tinypic.com/ftklqw.jpg

3ky
02-06-16, 17:17
Starting not to be an AR in a box! Looking like a rifle.

3ky
02-06-16, 19:34
http://i64.tinypic.com/24eawiw.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/23hakaf.jpg

Labayu
02-06-16, 20:03
I love your build but it's not purple enough to give me flashbacks, lol

3ky
02-07-16, 08:58
Thanks Labayu. It does have purple tint to it.

SteveS
02-07-16, 15:48
A2s are really nice to use.

3ky
02-11-16, 21:14
My bolt and carrier came in.

http://i67.tinypic.com/51tqpg.jpge

http://i65.tinypic.com/jkgmmf.jpg

Bolt is F marked and bolt carrier MPF marked. They went together and are in the upper. Both are new.

Renegade04
02-11-16, 22:13
You are getting much closer to finishing now.

3ky
02-12-16, 13:11
Yep. Now for the lower.

3ky
03-09-16, 06:24
It's complete.

http://i65.tinypic.com/icu44x.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/20a81i1.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2ymhvn6.jpg

ClassIIIGunsmith
03-09-16, 07:32
That turned out nicely.

3ky
03-09-16, 10:36
Thanks. First lower that I put together myself. Parts were mix match of colt and aftermarket. Buffer and buffer tube are Windem. Buttstock is USGI.

Upper I had some help since I didn't have wrench. It's neat. Mix match since the upper is purple.

Renegade04
03-09-16, 14:41
Congrats. Good job. I am already working on an A3/A4 build. I got the Mckay lower the other day. I also recently received a small parts order and the USGI stock (from White Oak Arms) came in today. Next step is to sell another handgun to get the upper assembly done.

3ky
03-09-16, 16:28
http://i65.tinypic.com/1z6yuf7.jpg

3ky
03-09-16, 16:34
Renegade thanks. I wish you luck with your build. Right now you can find parts on GB and EE on the forums. Souls to break the bank since if you keep watch you can get a barrel. I got my barrel for under 200. It is brand new FN barrel. Uppers are out there as well as the bolts.

It was a fun build that didn't break the bank. Please post pictures.

Thanks,
Michael

usmcvet
03-09-16, 16:41
Colt Sp2 was like that. Had A1 upper on A2 lower. One day I'll get one of those or build one. They were still grey I bet.

70 for stock set with Colt A2 complete front sight and USGI side swivel.

80 for stripped upper with rear sight.

28 for Colt forward assist and 5 bucks for dust cover.

50 bucks for complete Colt trigger hammer etc.

65 for stripped USGI Colt BCG. 4 bucks for firing pin. Then bought a BCM bolt rebuild set so I have extra firing pin. Paid 20 for that.

190 for New USGI FN barrel.

70 for McKay lower.

15 bucks for Colt Delta Ring set and Colt A2 flashider with peel washers.

1.25 for USGI surplus sling.

8 bucks for bolt relise. Free mag relise. 18 for semi auto Colt selector.

I think that's it as far as parts I have. Still need more but can pick those up not hard to find.

Thanks

Where did you get the McKay lower for $70. That's awesome! I'd love one at that price. I think they were $155 last time I looked. I need a buffer tube and lower to complete my A2 build.

Damn found it. Thanks!

$88 shipped.

3ky
03-09-16, 17:16
Go on the McKay website. The a2 lower is on sale. They are nice and I like it's marked RM16a2.

Parts I used:

Stock set from a gunshot a cross from one of the gates of Ft Chambell

FN New USGI replacement barrel off GB

FN New USGI upper off GB

McKay lower

Rear sight from other upper I had

Unknown dust cover from gunshop

Colt forward assist from Brownells

Unknown bolt catch and magazine release from eBay

Unknown springs from gunshop

Unknown grip from eBay

Colt 6920 trigger hammer disconnect pins springs from eBay

Colt gas tube gas tube pin buffer spring and selector

FN bolt & bolt carrier GI firing pin and BCM cam pin

Windum buffer tube buffer screw spacer.

USGI sling

I think that's it.

usmcvet
03-09-16, 17:19
Go on the McKay website. The a2 lower is on sale. They are nice and I like it's marked RM16a2.

Parts I used:

Stock set from a gunshot a cross from one of the gates of Ft Chambell

FN New USGI replacement barrel off GB

FN New USGI upper off GB

McKay lower

Rear sight from other upper I had

Unknown dust cover from gunshop

Colt forward assist from Brownells

Unknown bolt catch and magazine release from eBay

Unknown springs from gunshop

Unknown grip from eBay

Colt 6920 trigger hammer disconnect pins springs from eBay

Colt gas tube gas tube pin buffer spring and selector

FN bolt & bolt carrier GI firing pin and BCM cam pin

Windum buffer tube buffer screw spacer.

USGI sling

I think that's it.


Awesome!

http://www.mckay-ent.com/catalog/product/gallery/image/58/id/69/

$87.75 shipped.

3ky
03-09-16, 17:20
Buffer tube was kinda hard to find. Everyone was sold out. I found Windum had them in stock so I got theirs. It works.

usmcvet
03-10-16, 07:57
Buffer tube was kinda hard to find. Everyone was sold out. I found Windum had them in stock so I got theirs. It works.

Thank you. I really like the quality of LMT's rifles and gear. I'm going with this one from DSG Arms. https://dsgarms.com/lmtlmp084

3ky
03-10-16, 10:13
I like the LMT tube. I didn't see them when I was looking for one. Here is the one I bought:

http://www.windhamweaponry.com/shopexd.asp?id=287&bc=no#axzz42W6ahEhl

It's a nice tube. The spacer is plastic which isn't correct for M16a2 but you can't see it and it works. I seen surplus correct GI spacers for sale. Screw from them was like a GI screw. Finnish was better. It works so I'm happy.

ClassIIIGunsmith
03-10-16, 11:16
Congrats. Good job. I am already working on an A3/A4 build. I got the Mckay lower the other day. I also recently received a small parts order and the USGI stock (from White Oak Arms) came in today. Next step is to sell another handgun to get the upper assembly done.

Man I could never bring myself to selling a handgun (probably because all of mine are not made any more) for a rifle upper.

3ky
03-10-16, 12:15
Me either. Just build an upper. Right now you can get the FN barrels reasonable.

Renegade04
03-10-16, 17:08
Man I could never bring myself to selling a handgun (probably because all of mine are not made any more) for a rifle upper.

These are some pistols that I have no attachment to anymore. I still have plenty more. One of them is pretty rare.

usmcvet
03-15-16, 19:14
You've inspired me! Two McKay lowers were shipped today. I received an order from DSG Arms today. A Rifle buffer tube, trigger and the rest of the parts I need to finish my lower. I spun the buffer tube and Daniel Defense Burnsed Sling adapter into the stock last night.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxwglbw9c.jpeg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxwglbw9c.jpeg.html)

Renegade04
03-16-16, 08:29
You've inspired me! Two McKay lowers were shipped today. I received an order from DSG Arms today. A Rifle buffer tube, trigger and the rest of the parts I need to finish my lower.

Outstanding.

3ky
03-16-16, 11:58
Looks good!

usmcvet
03-23-16, 09:06
[QUOTE=usmcvet;2286404]You've inspired me! Two McKay lowers were shipped today. I received an order from DSG Arms today. A Rifle buffer tube, trigger and the rest of the parts I need to finish my lower. I spun the buffer tube and Daniel Defense Burnsed Sling adapter into the stock last night.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxwglbw9c.jpeg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxwglbw9c.jpeg.html)


I picked up my lowers at the LGS. I had a bit of buyers remorse when I saw how dark the lower was but damn it was a good price. I could not find any of my USGI trigger guards. It may end up with a BCM or Magpul trigge guard. I know I have or had a bunch of them kicking around. I will work on it over my lunch break today.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/9BEEA5EE-FC5C-4118-9752-7B4AFE41FCA7_zpswxvbijid.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9BEEA5EE-FC5C-4118-9752-7B4AFE41FCA7_zpswxvbijid.jpg.html)

3ky
03-23-16, 15:13
My upper and lower doesn't match. FN has that purple tint. Still in happy.

usmcvet
03-23-16, 17:09
My upper and lower doesn't match. FN has that purple tint. Still in happy.

Yeah it bothered me for about a min. I'm over it. My FN upper is a lighter gray. I think it's called XM gray. I thought I had all of the parts I needed. I forgot about the bolt catch. I got one at the LGS and I am ordering the bolt catch spring and plunger. I put a Norgon ambi mag release on the gun. It wasn't correct when I was in. Doubt it was invented. But it's an authorized modification in the Marine Corps now.

This lower is the first I've had that didn't drop every magazine. I only tested two. An old Bushmaster and a Colt. The Colt won't drop free. Figures.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/FDD12470-DCD0-4E95-8B03-DA41A5CE268A_zpsqlyktsrm.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FDD12470-DCD0-4E95-8B03-DA41A5CE268A_zpsqlyktsrm.jpg.html)

It is not as grey as I remembered. I sold another FN upper that was much lighter. This will be a decent match.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/D92B4570-8EE6-4CF4-9915-EE4BA1F2D48A_zpsd3tafju0.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D92B4570-8EE6-4CF4-9915-EE4BA1F2D48A_zpsd3tafju0.jpg.html)
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/C9942F0B-84BC-4FE8-82EE-BFD6B9CA3C63_zpsfnmwhz6r.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C9942F0B-84BC-4FE8-82EE-BFD6B9CA3C63_zpsfnmwhz6r.jpg.html)

Renegade04
03-23-16, 17:57
You can always take some super fine steel wool to the lower and that will help to lighten it up a bit to where you will get a better match on the finish.

3ky
03-23-16, 18:00
Good looking upper. Mine isn't grey it's odd color.

I didn't use all correct parts. My dust cover spring is black and my selector is off a Colt 6920 which is alittle longer than A2 would have.

I haven't tried all my mags on the drop test. The Thermold mag worked. I have a few GI 30 round I'll have to try. I need to go buy more while I can get them cheap.

What barrel are you using? FN?

usmcvet
03-23-16, 18:47
Good looking upper. Mine isn't grey it's odd color.

I didn't use all correct parts. My dust cover spring is black and my selector is off a Colt 6920 which is alittle longer than A2 would have.

I haven't tried all my mags on the drop test. The Thermold mag worked. I have a few GI 30 round I'll have to try. I need to go buy more while I can get them cheap.

What barrel are you using? FN?

It is an FN bbl. Ohio Ordanance had a bunch of them a few years ago. I bought three FN A2 uppers on TOS. A buddy used one and built up an A2 upper just like mine. I sold the last A2 upper here recently.

3ky
03-24-16, 08:15
I missed when you could get complete uppers.

The barrels still pop up. I got my barrel off GB. It's brand new and a good price.

Upper also came from GB. It was reasonable.

Bolt and bcg came from the people I got my barrel from.

Right now is the time to build one before the parts dry up and get expensive.

usmcvet
03-24-16, 18:20
I didn't realize my buddy messed with the mag pull before I took these photos. He asked what it was. I told him it's a MagPul and explained it's where they got their name.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/B54F31D0-AD05-42D7-9881-A258C6A8A678_zpse63kbvwc.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B54F31D0-AD05-42D7-9881-A258C6A8A678_zpse63kbvwc.jpg.html)

ClassIIIGunsmith
03-24-16, 19:03
Reminds me of the one I dumped years ago but without all the crap on it that made it a bad all because I ordered over the phone.

Dionysusigma
03-24-16, 22:36
I didn't realize my buddy messed with the mag pull before I took these photos. He asked what it was. I told him it's a MagPul and explained it's where they got their name.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/B54F31D0-AD05-42D7-9881-A258C6A8A678_zpse63kbvwc.jpg

Looks like your magazine has an atomic wedgie going on... :D

usmcvet
03-24-16, 22:47
Looks like your magazine has an atomic wedgie going on... :D

I told him he wrecked my Gun Porn!

I fixed it.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/usmcvet0331/Mobile%20Uploads/4643959C-A000-44F5-B19C-01E909098AAF_zpsa8z2cqqz.jpg (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/usmcvet0331/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4643959C-A000-44F5-B19C-01E909098AAF_zpsa8z2cqqz.jpg.html)

3ky
03-25-16, 06:49
Great looking A2. Let us know how it shoots!

3ky
03-25-16, 06:52
I think I got some GI mags with green duct tape and green cord for a mag pull. I'll post a picture. I liked them so I never took the tape or cord off.

3ky
03-25-16, 16:35
http://i63.tinypic.com/15g2dth.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/vdd2mr.jpg

Circle K magazine I have with GI pull. This came from a shop near Ft Chambell

usmcvet
03-29-16, 10:27
http://i63.tinypic.com/15g2dth.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/vdd2mr.jpg

Circle K magazine I have with GI pull. This came from a shop near Ft Chambell

Up that's the original mod! I had a few like them back in the day. 550 cord and Duct tape! Man the things we can fix with those two things! :)

3ky
04-05-16, 19:17
I have a few also. Neat mags.

Combat_Diver
04-06-16, 07:42
Here are 4 FN uppers out of my spare parts bin here in Kuwait.

From top down

M16A2 dated 03/10
M16A4 dated 10/05
M16A4 dated 06/14
M4 dated 02/16

Carbine is marked on top front by gas tube hole with M4 and has Carbine feed ramps, all others unmarked and rifle feed ramp cuts.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/F_marks.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/F_marks_cu.JPG

FN Bolt carrier
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/F_marked_BCG.JPG

FN bolts and A2 barrels are marked as same as OP. All my Carbine barrels are Colts (14.5" Govt Profile, 14.5" SOCOM and Crane cut down 10.3" Govt profile) Haven't received the A4 barrels yet.



CD

usmcvet
04-06-16, 16:22
Sweet group of uppers. What are your plans?

Combat_Diver
04-06-16, 22:02
Sweet group of uppers. What are your plans?

Those are posted for reference. Those are DoD receivers to be rebuilt into complete M16s or M4s.


CD

3ky
04-07-16, 09:08
I thank you for posting pictures of your parts Combat Driver. I'm supprised there is A2 upper in the mix. I figured DOD had more M4s.

Combat_Diver
04-07-16, 09:50
They do, those were just pictures of the FN coded receivers. Still have small numbers A2s across the battlefield but as a maint shop need to have spares. FN bbl have the cage code 3S679 on them. Colts used to have a "C" but that just changed within the year to now 13629. I have a 4/15 bbl with "C" and 11/15 with cage code.



CD

3ky
04-08-16, 08:52
That's interesting about Colt using cage code on their barrels. You get time I'd love to see a picture.

Thanks,

Michael

HeruMew
04-08-16, 10:21
They do, those were just pictures of the FN coded receivers. Still have small numbers A2s across the battlefield but as a maint shop need to have spares. FN bbl have the cage code 3S679 on them. Colts used to have a "C" but that just changed within the year to now 13629. I have a 4/15 bbl with "C" and 11/15 with cage code.



CD

Thanks for sharing the awesome pictures CD.

I can only imagine how awesome it is to see such quantities of equipment.

Not sure exactly what kind of work you personally do, or your association to the company, but any company re-building rifles to be put back into the hands of our troops gets respect from me.

I do, however, suppose it could get monotonous after a few hundred, or so, rebuilds. Haha.

Combat_Diver
04-08-16, 13:03
That's interesting about Colt using cage code on their barrels. You get time I'd love to see a picture.

Thanks,

Michael

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Colt_bbl_date.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Colt_bbl_cage_code.JPG

CD

Combat_Diver
04-08-16, 13:04
Thanks for sharing the awesome pictures CD.

I can only imagine how awesome it is to see such quantities of equipment.

Not sure exactly what kind of work you personally do, or your association to the company, but any company re-building rifles to be put back into the hands of our troops gets respect from me.

I do, however, suppose it could get monotonous after a few hundred, or so, rebuilds. Haha.

I'm retired now but working on a Navy contract out of Crane for SOCOM. Normally repair Mk44 7.62mm Miniguns.


CD

3ky
04-12-16, 16:32
Interesting barrels. Thanks for the pictures!

Combat_Diver
04-13-16, 11:50
Decide to build a modern A2 carbine with the parts on hand. Don't ask me how it shoots as I just built for the photos and then will strip it back down to spare parts.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_1952_rz.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_1953_rz.jpg


CD

3ky
04-13-16, 13:40
Looks great. I like the Sopmod stock

3ky
04-13-16, 13:46
http://i66.tinypic.com/n3249d.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/24lov1j.jpg

Surplus store find. Paid 3 bucks for it.

LoboTBL
04-13-16, 15:54
Nice find. Wanna double your money?

Renegade04
04-13-16, 17:48
http://i66.tinypic.com/n3249d.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/24lov1j.jpg

Surplus store find. Paid 3 bucks for it.

Good find.

3ky
04-13-16, 17:50
Thanks all. I put it on a build. I'll keep my eye out for more.

sneakypete
06-02-16, 18:25
how much is that>

sneakypete
06-02-16, 18:26
nevermind