New here with interesting find

[Shadetree]

Hello everyone and glad to be here.  I am officially an owner of a DPMS LR-308 Gen 1.  I was actually looking for one because it seemed DPMS had it together prior Freedom Group.  It was a safe queen and everything appears to be a quality build.  I am excited to shoot it the next time I am visiting my daughter at her farm.  I have it set up for medium range shooting.  The only thing I added was the prizm scope and flash hider.  The quad rail is done nice and I am trying to figure out if it is a factory installation?  The rails on the gas block are drilled and tapped with a size and rear contour that matches the block perfectly.  They were definitely made for this rifle and everything looked perfect when I took them off with no marks on the finish.  It sure looks like it could be factory and DPMS had extensive choices back then with options.  Either way I just love it.  I have read what I could find on it but would be interested in any views members may have.  I do know that it is heavier and a bit longer than updated rifles, but I don’t mind that.  I have read about some extractor issues but that is no big deal changing that out if needed.  Thank you all in advance for any replies and am excited to dive in deeper.

 

[Shadetree]

I forgot to add that it has a 16" barrel and I was lucky to have the original DPMS magazine included with the purchase.

[Armed Eye Doc]

Welcome to the forum!  Nice looking rifle.  I hope it shoots well for you.

[Shadetree]

4 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

Welcome to the forum!  Nice looking rifle.  I hope it shoots well for you.

Thanks, hope it's not a safe queen because it doesn't run. lol