Greetings folks,
I purchased this upper from a gun show in Fort Wayne about 6 years ago. The gentlemen who sold it to me claimed it to be an original late 60s Colt M16A1 upper. I'd love to know if anyone can confirm the above/help me figure out what I actually have.
I wouldn't rule out a Brownells reproduction or Colt reissue, but have never handled either to be sure. Admittedly, I can do a lot more research; what little I've done does seem to support the possibility of the barrel/FSB being Colt (source : M16 series variation guide edition IV). I've yet to pop the handguards off and look for more markings.
Thanks in advance to whoever has more insight. I've also donned my flame suit in case there's anything obvious I missed.
I purchased this upper from a gun show in Fort Wayne about 6 years ago. The gentlemen who sold it to me claimed it to be an original late 60s Colt M16A1 upper. I'd love to know if anyone can confirm the above/help me figure out what I actually have.
I wouldn't rule out a Brownells reproduction or Colt reissue, but have never handled either to be sure. Admittedly, I can do a lot more research; what little I've done does seem to support the possibility of the barrel/FSB being Colt (source : M16 series variation guide edition IV). I've yet to pop the handguards off and look for more markings.
Thanks in advance to whoever has more insight. I've also donned my flame suit in case there's anything obvious I missed.