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    Help With M1 Barrel ID

    I have an M1icon Barrel with poorly stamped date. Wonder if anyone can identify the year from the codes on top the barrel?Attachment 64675Attachment 64676
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    I have data on a barrel with the following: side marking 1-S-A--10-43 top D35448-27-Y-21-A

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    My data shows D35448-27-A-38-C is a 7-43 barrel. Your pic leads me to believe your barrel is marked 6-43.
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    Thanks for the replies. I think I see a faint shadow of a 3 after the 4....

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    Looks like a '43 to me.
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    As I eluded...
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