I just got my "New in the Wrap" Colt 20" M16 barrel in from a large vender today. The problem is I don't think it's actually new.
It came in a sealed blue bag and they stated clearly that It was a "New" never fired Colt replacement barrel. There is some rust and gunk in the barrel extension area. Also the front sight to handgaurd washer point is oily and worn to bare metal. Not sure on the bore as I don't have much to compare it to but it doesn't look "new" to me.
I'm not sure what these should look like when new, but thinking I didn't get what I paid for.
The same vender has "like new M16 parts kits with new Non-Colt replacement barrels." Something makes me think I might have one of these barrels and they did a mix and match to get the most of the guns they purchased.
I like the idea of the OEM Colt barrel for my new upper!
Any thoughts!
It came in a sealed blue bag and they stated clearly that It was a "New" never fired Colt replacement barrel. There is some rust and gunk in the barrel extension area. Also the front sight to handgaurd washer point is oily and worn to bare metal. Not sure on the bore as I don't have much to compare it to but it doesn't look "new" to me.
I'm not sure what these should look like when new, but thinking I didn't get what I paid for.
The same vender has "like new M16 parts kits with new Non-Colt replacement barrels." Something makes me think I might have one of these barrels and they did a mix and match to get the most of the guns they purchased.
I like the idea of the OEM Colt barrel for my new upper!
Any thoughts!