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

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.

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

 

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

I think nearly impossible. ???

The square is Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises

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

That narrows it down atleast. 

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.

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?

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.

It will go bang, then all good.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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