Barrel threads...

[iansstud]

The Threads had a powder/dust on them like crusty JB weld, or a Sh*t ton of buildup from never being cleaned...

It was soo loose, I could hand turn the comp off...

[kernelkrink]

I forgot about Victornet, they have left handed dies and taps in all the standard and metric sizes, fairly cheap too:
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That said, you must have mis-measured the bbl length. If the bbl was really only 15", you are currently in possession of an SBR and have just posted photographic proof on a public forum. Separating the upper and lower makes no difference, the upper is the serial numbered part and it was assembled as a rifle. I know you wouldn't have done that, so you must have mis-measured.

[iansstud]

Originally Posted by kernelkrink

I forgot about Victornet, they have left handed dies and taps in all the standard and metric sizes, fairly cheap too:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

That said, you must have mis-measured the bbl length. If the bbl was really only 15", you are currently in possession of an SBR and have just posted photographic proof on a public forum. Separating the upper and lower makes no difference, the upper is the serial numbered part and it was assembled as a rifle. I know you wouldn't have done that, so you must have mis-measured.

sometimes i get my 16's and 15's confused....

I fixed my typo