http://www.dpmsinc.com/Frequently-Asked_ep_55-1.html
http://www.armalite.com/Categories.aspx?Id=Library
Chrome-Moly is an alloy of steel. It has Chrome and Molybdenum as additive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/41xx_steel
Chrome lined means they put a layer of hard chrome over the rifling. It improves corrosion and wear resistance.
http://www.google.com/search?q=chrom...w=1207&bih=723
You will need to determine the height of your front gas block to figure out what height front sight you will need. I would email DPMS with your serial number and tell them what you want to do and see what they recommend.