Late Springfield barrel

[Mike Muzzarelli]

I have a 43 Springfield rebuilt at Anniston that has a 65 Springfield barrel on it. My question is there is a stamping a few inches back from the muzzle I can't seem to be able to read it. Has anyone seen one and what do they say and mean? Thanks in advance for any help.

[Orlando]

This is where import stamps are normally put. Try taking a picture of it, sometimes what cant be easily seen will show up better in pictures

[nicholst55]

Try rubbing the stamp with a piece of chalk. That's what we use here in the shop. A lot of the FN M16A2s have a dot matrix engraving, and the serial numbers can be very difficult to read after 25 years and a few applications of touch up Solid Film Lubricant!

[TJT]

I agree with Bill. Probably an import stamp.
Jon