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The astute observer will note the one-inch M1D mount with weaver K4-60B scope
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The astute observer will note the one-inch M1D mount with weaver K4-60B scope
IF, the mount is original, it could be someone (not the military) utilized a slotted 5/16x32NF slotted screw to "repair" a GI mount which the original riveted screw broke. Over the years I've found three examples where the screw was missing (broke?) or had been replaced with field expedient substitute. Most older reproductions had the screw welded, but i seen one that was a ad-hoc repair of an original.
The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends in 555. This is located under the rear hand guard or on the right side when the op rod is pulled back.
I got priced out of it. Based upon your responses, I have a feeling this is a bubba job. Normally a rifle like this hits $1,000 in the first week on the auction but this one took over two weeks so I suspect other bidders feel the same. Thanks again to everyone for your help.
Just a follow-up, this rifle sold at auction for $5,750 so I assume someone believed it was genuine.