Quote Originally Posted by rcathey View Post
From a manufacturer’s perspective, it makes a lot more sense that the barrel was found on the back of a shelf and mated up in May.

I would think that *most* replacement barrels were manufactured some time after the rifle.
rcathey

Thanks, I am going with your theory. A simple straight forward answer to a simple straight forward question.
Much appreciated.

Thanks to all others who posted helpful, informative replies.

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