fluted 308 barrel - who made it? *pics

[Trueno]

fluted 308 .AK. barrel ~ who made it? *pics

Looks like it used to be threaded and has a British proof mark on the chamber end, it's cut to fit a Saiga.

26" long.

Been to the Saiga forum and The AK Forum with pics but no luck on ID so far.


C'mon gurus, help me out.

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[Majic]

You do know any decent machinist can mill flutes in most likely any barrel.

 

[Trueno]

Not sure what that has to do with my original question, I'm sure there are many that can paint 'em black too but thanks for your input





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[trekgod3]

I think what he means is that pretty much ANYONE could have fluted the barrel. It's probably not a factory job or "high-end" gunsmith shop job. Meaning, it will be nearly impossible to tell who did it if it isn't marked. So, please try and tone down the sarcasm.

 

[Trueno]

Again, how advanced in skills a person has to be to do so has nuthin' to do with my question. What's with this fixation over the flutes?




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[trekgod3]

Sorry. Your original post made it sound like you thought that since the barrel was fluted, there was something special about it- and that the fluting would let you track down who made it.

 

[Trueno]

Yes, mentioning the fact that it's fluted might help it stick in everyone's heads. Fluted barrels for the AR-10 platform grow on trees, not often you run across one meant for the AK platform.

As far as "something special" about the barrel, can't say I've ever seen another. Pretty darn special if ya ask me

Added "AK" to the title of the thread, hope this attracts those with knowledge on barrels. I've researched Parker-Hale to a certain extent with no luck.



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[Majic]

I was referring to your original question.

fluted 308 .AK. barrel ~ who made it?

Your title is a question. Since you stated you see a british proof mark but no manufactor I posted my response meaning almost anyone could have done it.