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Unread 07-15-2014, 02:01 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden View Post
Interesting how the barrel flange is mashed in about the same spots. And I'm wondering if the rust we see under the barrel isn't a result of welding on that lug.
At this point I'm assuming that these irregularities are a result of the deactivation hatchet job.
dju
Yes, it looks like the barrel flange flats took the brunt of being clamped in a vise twice. I'm sure they used a special wrench, so as not to damage the barrel extension! What, exactly, was done to deactivate it?
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