How to identify between TM M4 New and Old Type?

EdisLeado · October 7th, 2010, 02:20

I recently got a Tokyo Marui M4A1 in a trade. I'm having some trouble opening it up (I can't open the upper receiver after I remove the pins). I'm wondering if anyone would be able provide some details that will help me identify whether the gun is a New or Old Type M4 (and perhaps how to open the upper receiver without destroying something)?

The previous owner installed a SIRS to replace the original handguard and the gun also seems to have the TM M4 S-System outer barrel which has a portion of it cut away for a battery to fit in. However, the gun still has the original front and rear sight (made from the original carry handle, I'm guessing), so I'm pretty sure it was originally a vanilla M4.

Much thanks!

Styrak · October 7th, 2010, 03:14

Take off the handguards.
Check and see if it's a multipiece (3 piece) barrel or one piece barrel.
The one piece barrel is the new type.

That's if it's still in stock configuration.

Boyso · October 7th, 2010, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Take off the handguards.
Check and see if it's a multipiece (3 piece) barrel or one piece barrel.
The one piece barrel is the new type.

That's if it's still in stock configuration.

S-Systems barrels are one piece.

And they are proprietary.

Styrak · October 7th, 2010, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastSpartan

S-Systems barrels are one piece.

And they are proprietary.

He didn't say S-System. And if it was an S-System it would be pretty obvious.

Boyso · October 7th, 2010, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdisLeado

I recently got a Tokyo Marui M4A1 in a trade. I'm having some trouble opening it up (I can't open the upper receiver after I remove the pins). I'm wondering if anyone would be able provide some details that will help me identify whether the gun is a New or Old Type M4 (and perhaps how to open the upper receiver without destroying something)?

The previous owner installed a SIRS to replace the original handguard and the gun also seems to have the TM M4 S-System outer barrel which has a portion of it cut away for a battery to fit in. However, the gun still has the original front and (modified) rear sight, so I'm pretty sure it's still originally was an M4.

Much thanks!

???

You can't fit a S-System barrel on a non-S-System upper. It's not using the Delta ring. Simply a screw.

EdisLeado · October 7th, 2010, 23:52

Here are some pictures I just took. They might be able to help you guys help me on identifying the gun.

Sorry for the bad quality, I don't have anything other than my crappy cellphone camera. Many thanks for all your posts so far.

Donster · October 8th, 2010, 00:03

Is it just me, or is that an S-system?

Thenooblord · October 8th, 2010, 00:19

he said that in his first post

EdisLeado · October 8th, 2010, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donster

Is it just me, or is that an S-system?

Well, I'm not sure exactly since it has the original M4 sights on it and not the flip-up ones the S-Systems are supposed to come with. I'm pretty sure the TM M4 S-System also comes with different trades on the lower receiver too. It's difficult to determine what the gun exactly is... :/

EdisLeado · October 12th, 2010, 08:21

Alright, I managed to open up the gun and it appears the upper receiver has those reinforced metal tabs. Looks like it's a New Type!

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October 7th, 2010, 02:20	#1
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	How to identify between TM M4 New and Old Type? I recently got a Tokyo Marui M4A1 in a trade. I'm having some trouble opening it up (I can't open the upper receiver after I remove the pins). I'm wondering if anyone would be able provide some details that will help me identify whether the gun is a New or Old Type M4 (and perhaps how to open the upper receiver without destroying something)? The previous owner installed a SIRS to replace the original handguard and the gun also seems to have the TM M4 S-System outer barrel which has a portion of it cut away for a battery to fit in. However, the gun still has the original front and rear sight (made from the original carry handle, I'm guessing), so I'm pretty sure it was originally a vanilla M4. Much thanks! Last edited by EdisLeado; October 7th, 2010 at 23:53..

October 7th, 2010, 03:14	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Take off the handguards. Check and see if it's a multipiece (3 piece) barrel or one piece barrel. The one piece barrel is the new type. That's if it's still in stock configuration. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

October 7th, 2010, 23:52	#6
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	Here are some pictures I just took. They might be able to help you guys help me on identifying the gun. Sorry for the bad quality, I don't have anything other than my crappy cellphone camera. Many thanks for all your posts so far.

October 8th, 2010, 00:03	#7
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Is it just me, or is that an S-system?

October 12th, 2010, 08:21	#10
EdisLeado Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON	Alright, I managed to open up the gun and it appears the upper receiver has those reinforced metal tabs. Looks like it's a New Type!

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