Barrel Identification

[FoxtrotCharlie]

I've googled and for the life of me can't find any brand info on an AR barrel I have.
16" nitride mid-length.
Engraved "5.56 NATO 1:7 41V50" is on top behind the gas hole.
No brand markings otherwise.
Seems like a legit quality barrel. I just couldn't find any name to put to it.
Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

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[TTSX]

Typing just 41v50 into Google came back with more results for BCA than anything else. Oh, and some water heaters.

 

[FoxtrotCharlie]

Typing just 41v50 into Google came back with more results for BCA than anything else. Oh, and some water heaters.

Yeah, same here. But I have had a BCA barrel and their barrel stamping is different. A symbol or company logo would have made this easier.

 

[osprey]

41V50 is just the designation for a chrome moly steel which myriads of manufacturers use. It looks like a typical $100 barrel. Slap her on an upper and see how she shoots. As they say the proof is in the pudding.

 

[TTSX]

41V50 is just the designation for a chrome moly steel which myriads of manufacturers use. It looks like a typical $100 barrel. Slap her on an upper and see how she shoots. As they say the proof is in the pudding.

I agree but I don't think that's what OP wants to hear

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I agree but I don't think that's what OP wants to hear

lol waiting for "ya its a shilen"

 

[osprey]

I have several sub $100 barrels that will outshoot more costly barrels I have purchased.

 

[FoxtrotCharlie]

Was meant more of just trying to find the manufacturer. I gained a bunch of spare parts in a trade deal and wanted to know what to keep and what to let go. But didn't want to sell off a barrel I couldn't identify.
It's gone now. Traded it away for a brand new Romeo 5. I doubt I got rid of a high valued barrel.
Thanks for all the help though.

 

[titsonritz]

Seems like a legit quality barrel.

If it was you would be able to ID it.

Seems like a legit quality barrel. I just couldn't find any name to put to it.

There's your clue. If there is no name or logo on a barrel, they are not too proud of it.

 

[FoxtrotCharlie]

If it was you would be able to ID it.



There's your clue. If there is no name or logo on a barrel, they are not too proud of it.

Sounds advice. I kept the ARP barrel and the BHW for myself. So I think in the end, I made the right choice.

 

[titsonritz]

Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

My best guess, the profile and description match...
VALUE-LINE 5.56 NATO 16 INCH CARBINE MELONITE BARREL

 

[FoxtrotCharlie]

My best guess, the profile and description match...
VALUE-LINE 5.56 NATO 16 INCH CARBINE MELONITE BARREL

Probably the closest. I went on the Kak sight and while they are close, still wasnt exact. But I'll live with letting it go.