Need help identifying Metric Barrel

patjsimpson · November 13, 2009, 21:22

I got this with an L1A1 kit but got a line on and original L1A1 barrel so I am trying to identify what this barrel is. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide me.

For some reason the forum does not like the links for two of the pictures so I have posted a link that will take to you all three to view.

thx
pat

all three pictures.
http://cid-d9ed3dab03cb0b72.skydrive...AB03CB0B72!281

Mosin Guy · November 13, 2009, 21:29

south african R1 Metric barrel

patjsimpson · November 13, 2009, 21:30

That was fast... So what is the scoop on these?

Good barrels? chrome lined chamber and bore?

thx
pat

Mosin Guy · November 13, 2009, 21:37

Not sure it has a chrome bore or not,but the chamber should be chrome lined for sure,also your barrel has the P in a circle proof mark on the barrel flat and it stands for Pretoria south africa http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...light=Ident%2A http://www.saaaca.org.za/links/markings.htm

**msnyder** · November 14, 2009, 01:21

Yep, South African. Unlike the Imbels and Steyr's these were shot a lot and did duty during the Border war. Serial numbers typically in the 200-300,000 range, and bear a 7.62mm L stamp, crossed flags or a P in Oval like yours. Nice bores are hard to find. You might get 2-3 moa if you have one with a nice looking bore. Otherwise expect 4-6 moa.

patjsimpson · November 14, 2009, 09:32

Thanks for the info on this guys!
Pat

November 13, 2009, 21:22	#1
patjsimpson Registered FALaholic #: 39271 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 71	Need help identifying Metric Barrel I got this with an L1A1 kit but got a line on and original L1A1 barrel so I am trying to identify what this barrel is. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide me. For some reason the forum does not like the links for two of the pictures so I have posted a link that will take to you all three to view. thx pat all three pictures. http://cid-d9ed3dab03cb0b72.skydrive...AB03CB0B72!281

November 13, 2009, 21:37	#4
Mosin Guy Registered FALaholic #: 46 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 3,652	Not sure it has a chrome bore or not,but the chamber should be chrome lined for sure,also your barrel has the P in a circle proof mark on the barrel flat and it stands for Pretoria south africa http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...light=Ident%2A http://www.saaaca.org.za/links/markings.htm Last edited by Mosin Guy; November 13, 2009 at 21:42.

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November 13, 2009, 21:29	#2
Mosin Guy Registered FALaholic #: 46 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 3,652	south african R1 Metric barrel

November 13, 2009, 21:30	#3
patjsimpson Registered FALaholic #: 39271 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 71	That was fast... So what is the scoop on these? Good barrels? chrome lined chamber and bore? thx pat

November 14, 2009, 01:21	#5
msnyder Curio & Relic Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1085 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,812	Yep, South African. Unlike the Imbels and Steyr's these were shot a lot and did duty during the Border war. Serial numbers typically in the 200-300,000 range, and bear a 7.62mm L stamp, crossed flags or a P in Oval like yours. Nice bores are hard to find. You might get 2-3 moa if you have one with a nice looking bore. Otherwise expect 4-6 moa.

November 14, 2009, 09:32	#6
patjsimpson Registered FALaholic #: 39271 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 71	Thanks for the info on this guys! Pat