military barrels

[rcathey]

JA is for Johnson Automatic.
Replaced during arsenal refurb after WWII.
They’re generally regarded as good barrels and can be worth $150 alone.
Personally, I’d leave it. It’s a symbol of the history of that rifle. Trying to make all the parts match would ruin that history.

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[milboltnut]

I'm well aware what barrel it is.... and I know it's a replacement barrel.

Replaced during arsenal refurb after WWII

replacement was during WW2

[rcathey]

I'm well aware what barrel it is..

Okie dokie then.
Good luck with your search.
You might check gunbroker too.

[Eaglelord17]

Personally, I’d leave it. It’s a symbol of the history of that rifle. Trying to make all the parts match would ruin that history.

Exactly. The rifle was all matching once in its life, any work to 'restore' it back to how it came from the factory is ignoring the actual history of the firearm.