ID an upper

[dajonga 397]

I bought a 20" rifle last week. Anderson lower, Stag barrel, with a fixed carry handle. Is there an way to ID the upper?

[blksheep 466]

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.

[dajonga 397]

The only mark I see is up by the rear sight.

 

[DeletePLS 178]

The square would be the forge marking Brass Aluminum, but that doesn't really narrow down whos brand it is.

[Golf battery 1,223]

I think nearly impossible. ???

[High Exposure 5,664]

The square is Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises

Colt, BCM, and DPMS have all used BAFE in their carbines.

[Golf battery 1,223]

That narrows it down atleast. 

[DeletePLS 178]

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.

[blksheep 466]

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?

[dajonga 397]

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.

[blksheep 466]

It will go bang, then all good.

[dajonga 397]

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.

[blksheep 466]

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.

[dajonga 397]

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.

[My1stGlock 144]

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.

[dajonga 397]

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. 

[My1stGlock 144]

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