dajonga 397 Posted March 25, 2018 I bought a 20" rifle last week. Anderson lower, Stag barrel, with a fixed carry handle. Is there an way to ID the upper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted March 25, 2018 Look on the right side of receiver,just above the forward assist. See if there is some sort of mark. Like a square or a keyhole or a A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted March 25, 2018 The only mark I see is up by the rear sight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeletePLS 178 Posted March 26, 2018 The square would be the forge marking Brass Aluminum, but that doesn't really narrow down whos brand it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted March 26, 2018 I think nearly impossible. ??? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted March 26, 2018 The square is Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises Colt, BCM, and DPMS have all used BAFE in their carbines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted March 26, 2018 That narrows it down atleast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeletePLS 178 Posted March 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, High Exposure said: The square is Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises Colt, BCM, and DPMS have all used BAFE in their carbines. also used by rock river, delton, cmmg and probably a few others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted March 26, 2018 https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Square_forge_code_on_upper_rec_/118-411328/ Who assembled the upper is a whole other question. Maybe the barrel is marked? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted March 26, 2018 Ok, thanks. Not really a big deal. I got the rifle on the cheap. I know Anderson is not top tier, but reliable. Stag is also a decent brand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted March 26, 2018 It will go bang, then all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted March 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, blksheep said: https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Square_forge_code_on_upper_rec_/118-411328/ Who assembled the upper is a whole other question. Maybe the barrel is marked? Thanks for the link. Barrel is marked Stag 556 nato 1:9, so at least I know it is not complete junk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted March 26, 2018 Upper might be Stag. I have used uppers from... Delton, CBC industries, Colt, DD, BCM, PSA, Bushmaster, Triton Mfg among others. Never had an issue with accuracy or fit and finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted March 26, 2018 31 minutes ago, blksheep said: Upper might be Stag. I have used uppers from... Delton, CBC industries, Colt, DD, BCM, PSA, Bushmaster, Triton Mfg among others. Never had an issue with accuracy or fit and finish. Thanks blksheep. I have yet to shoot it, but I am hoping for the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My1stGlock 144 Posted March 26, 2018 Was this used or new? Did you buy it from a stranger or a buddy or a store? You seem concerned but you went ahead and made the purchase? Just trying to understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 397 Posted March 26, 2018 19 minutes ago, My1stGlock said: Was this used or new? Did you buy it from a stranger or a buddy or a store? You seem concerned but you went ahead and made the purchase? Just trying to understand. Used. In a store. Not concerned at all, just curious. I see Anderson on the lower, Stag on the barrel, just curious if the fixed handle upper had a brand name. Nothing to understand. I have been wanting a 20" rifle for some time and this one popped up at a price I was comfortable paying. I own an Anderson stripped lower and a stripped upper, and I could not build a 20" A2 for the price I paid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My1stGlock 144 Posted March 26, 2018 I guess at this point just gotta take it out to the range and give it a go and have fun with it. Congrats on the buy. Enjoy and report back with the range report Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites