AR barrel

[Pilgrim]

I recently got a great deal on this AR barrel assembly. Can anyone tell me about the make/date by the markings shown?

 

[jrbtzx12r]

A search on Arfcom came up with the Manufacturer being Saco. Should be a 1/12 twist. Here's the link

 

[Pilgrim]

thanks, I was told by the seller that he thought it was GI and he might be right.


Maybe the sight is C for colt? Looks maybe like there is a C in a circle on the cross bar?

 

[jrbtzx12r]

thanks, I was told by the seller that he thought it was GI and he might be right.


Maybe the sight is C for colt? Looks maybe like there is a C in a circle on the cross bar?

It's quite possible it stands for Colt. From what they said on Arfcom the Saco barrels were replacement barrels (I believe they said 70's for the year). Since it looks like an A1 and should have a 1/12 twist I'd say it's definitely possible.

 

[vellnueve]

Perhaps the C indicates it is an FSB designed for carry-handle models.

Saco barrel, magnetic particle tested... not sure what the B stands for.

 

[Hoppy]

Perhaps the C indicates it is an FSB designed for carry-handle models.

Saco barrel, magnetic particle tested... not sure what the B stands for.

as far as i know, FSB for flat tops are marked "F".

so a carry handled upper FSB would bear no mark, and a flattop/detachable carry handle upp would be marked "F"

an F marked is .04 inches taller.

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