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    Nope, sort of with you BP. But not sure about the incorrect carrying handle metalwork. The sleeve and stem? Can't see the f/protector to pass comment. Must be a v/late 5th variation/intermediate

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    The section on the stem that the screw passes through has a square finish which means the other side is slab sided rather than circular on the side you see and scalloped on the side you can't.

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    Just wondered if you'd notice that....................!

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    I may have a billet sight shrouding. Explain the lower differences?

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    Here's my lower before I cleaned it up and chose to make the pistol grip a 922r part (US made part). I still have the original grip, and I will be changing it back because I made a 'quick' disconnector that can be the make-up piece for the 922r instead. what makes this not an early mk1?


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    I switched out the sight shrouds for period correct.

    Would like to know if my Lower is period incorrect, and I have a challenge for you Brenophiles...



    Do you like my matching F8037 & F8037-S serialized barrels? but is something a miss?

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    Hopefully I can get you some photos of the differences between early and later lowers and barrel handles. My photobucket account has been messed with...thanks Photobucket!!

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    Excusing the handle, anything else with the barrels?

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    This is an early type lower, extra machining circled in red. The Mk3 lower is similar in this area so don't get confused.
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    Early lower, other side.
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    Later type lower with less machining.
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    Lithgowicon type lower with combination of machining.
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    Early (Bottom) V Late type handle metal work, Blue circled shows the machining differences, red the BSA logo.
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    Early style gas reg.
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    Late style gas reg.
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    As you start to follow, you'll soon see that all the changes really relate to simplification.

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