S&W 7.62x39 upper identification

[OPinOKC]

I have a 7.62x39 upper which I was told was S&W. I can't see any markings of any kind on it. The Standard Catalogue of S&W 4th edition doesn't list 7.62 x 39 in uppers or complete rifles. Could it be an S&W upper? Is there any way to tell if it is?

 

[jagular]

S&W 7.62x39 upper identification

Smith doesn’t make any 7.62 uppers or complete rifles to my knowledge. Hope you didn’t get duped.

 

[KEN L]

They did make a 5.45 x 39 upper, but have never seen a 7.62 version.

 

[RLH3175]

They may have changed the barrel and bolt and you would need 7.62 x 39 magazines. I have a AR15 in 7.62x39 that I use for hog hunting, not S&W.

 

[Kollector03]

S&W offered a 5.45x39mm upper, but I don't recall them ever offering it as a complete rifle.

As others have mentioned, if its a 7.62x39mm upper, its either a built or purchased upper that is not S&W. Doesn't mean its bad, but its not a factory S&W item. I like the 7.62x39mm AR rifles...just wish the magazines were a bit more reliable. CProducts mags are the best in my experience. ASC mags not so much.

 

[ldausmc1369]

I have a Stoner 7.62x39 upper on my S&W lower. Works great. Holds 2” groups at 100 with Wolf FMJ. Use only C-Products mags or Stoner mags. Stoners are made my C-Mags. Great hog gun with Hornady ballistic tip loads and FMJ works to!!

 

[WR Moore]

If it's a forged receiver, there should be a forge mark (like a hall mark) on the upper somewhere (usually near the forward assist) that will identify the forge. That won't tell you who machined/assembled it, but may give you a clue as to source of the receiver.

A broken A is Anchor Forge, a hollow square is Brass and Aluminum Forging Enterprises, a stylized cardinal (bird) is Cardinal Forge, etc. If you find one and post it, someone here can probably identify it.