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    The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends in 555. This is located under the rear hand guard or on the right side when the op rod is pulled back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mark1 View Post
    The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends in 555.
    I think the question is was this done by the armory or did John Q Public do it... The correct barrels and scope blocks are around if you look.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mark1 View Post
    The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends in 555. This is located under the rear hand guard or on the right side when the op rod is pulled back.
    Good Day,
    This is true (555 marked USGI barrels) in most instances, but there are exceptions. It's more important to look at the construction of the barrel in order to determine originality.

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