Identify this barrel maker?

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31 December 2024, 17:39

Fjold

Identify this barrel maker?

Does anyone know who made this barrel?

Frank

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31 December 2024, 18:40

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Reminds me of the Lothar Walther layout..I'd bet they would be happy to clarify.

If the barrel is polished perfectly..no ripples at all, would add to my assumption

31 December 2024, 23:24

KenT7021

Schuezten Gun Works in Olympia,Wa.Became Olympic Arms Inc..Has been out of business for several years.They made excellent barrels.

01 January 2025, 04:12

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by KenT7021:
Schuezten Gun Works in Olympia,Wa.Became Olympic Arms Inc..Has been out of business for several years.They made excellent barrels.

That looks like it would work, Thanks.

Duane, I sent the photo to LW.

03 January 2025, 06:07

Fjold

Elisabeth at Lothar-Walther says that it isn't one of theirs.

03 January 2025, 20:57

ClaMar

I have an SGW barrel in .223. I believe the company was located in WI back in the mid-90's when I purchased it, but could be wrong. I'm under the impression that it was broached. The rifling twist is left-hand. With a 5.56 chamber, it is very accurate.

03 January 2025, 21:07

richj

I've got a vintage (1985-ish) pre-flat top , flattop ar from Oly. I'll check it next week.

03 January 2025, 21:42

KenT7021

The founder of SGW was from WI.During the 90's they were located at 624 Old Pacific Hwy Olympia,Wa..They made both buttoned and broach cut barrels.I worked for them for 30 years.

05 January 2025, 17:27

Fjold

Thanks guys,

Ken, does that look like your mark?