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  1. Thread: Used brass sources

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    Here's are a couple of sites that often have GI...

    Here's are a couple of sites that often have GI carbine ammunition or components from "pull downs" (ammunition which has been taken apart and components , brass & bullets for sale)....
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    I forgot to qualify my comments regarding grease,...

    I forgot to qualify my comments regarding grease, I use it "sparingly".
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    I agree with you regarding greasing the op rod...

    I agree with you regarding greasing the op rod guide lugs and cam areas. The carbine op rod is notorious for wearing particularly at the rear tab. This is the most frequent cause for replacing the op...
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    Charlie: I re-installed the original extractor...

    Charlie: I re-installed the original extractor which I'd inspected carefully and found to be without any problems. I initially replaced it with another just to see if it might affect ejection and it...
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    Received the type 3 ejector (flat face) from Bill...

    Received the type 3 ejector (flat face) from Bill Ricca. Replaced the type 2 slide, original extractor and the type 3 ejector. Fired 15 rounds all of which ejected at 4-5 o'clock. No failures of any...
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    It worked. The angle of ejection has changed. I...

    It worked. The angle of ejection has changed. I do have a type 3 ejector coming and will try that with the old slide. If it works, the type 3 ejector's the answer. If not, then the need for the type...
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    Changed the extractor, changed the slide from a...

    Changed the extractor, changed the slide from a type 2 to type 5 and headed for the range this afternoon to see if it works. I'll let ya'll know later.
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    Yes, Charlie, it is Dennis. Thanks for the...

    Yes, Charlie, it is Dennis. Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have tried switching from the multi-faceted ejector to the outside bevel or chamfered. It had no affect. I will try using a...
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    Carbine ejects to forehead

    What's the fix for a carbine that ejects consistently to the forehead?
    Thanks
  10. Thread: CMP Carbine ammo

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    To my knowledge, LC 30 Carbine has NEVER had a...

    To my knowledge, LC 30 Carbine has NEVER had a steel core - fmj only over lead. I just put some of the LC 71 to the magnet - zip, nothing.
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    Saginaw S.G. front sights

    I'm looking for an uncut Saginaw S.G. front sight or at least one measuring not less than .315 from base to tip as a replacement for one that was cut way too short. Am I looking for the proverbial...
  12. Thread: recoil plate ID

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    Thanks for all the responses. Now I know.

    Thanks for all the responses. Now I know.
  13. Thread: recoil plate ID

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    I can see no casting lines anywhere on it. The...

    I can see no casting lines anywhere on it. The cast recoil plates I've seen have not been marked anywhere. I've never seen an RIA marked recoil plate - Dennis
  14. Thread: recoil plate ID

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    recoil plate ID

    I've got a type 3 recoil plate, not cast, that's identified with a hyphen (-) within a circle on the left side of the tang. Any idea who the mfr would be? Thanks
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    Thanks for the "tip". Dennis

    Thanks for the "tip". Dennis
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    C tip sling replacement

    I have a WW2 sling with the C tip missing and the edge frayed. Does anyone sell C tips for replacement/repair? Thanks, Dennis
  17. Thread: Gus Fisher

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    Anybody interested in Gus Fisher can communicate...

    Anybody interested in Gus Fisher can communicate with him via M-14 Firing Line Public Forum - Powered by vBulletin
    It's an M14/M1A forum and Gus is a regular there with his own section. He is a...
  18. Thread: PPsh 43 magazines

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    PPsh 43 magazines

    Need sources for some PPsh 43 mags and US, M3/M3a1 "grease gun" mags. Thanks, Dennis
  19. Thread: SMLE Forearm stock

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    No other problems

    No other problems. I also had to sand quite a bit of wood for the middle band in order for it to fit around the forearm and upper handguard. Thanks, Dennis
  20. Thread: SMLE Forearm stock

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    SMLE Forearm stock

    I have an SMLE No1 Mk III which has been sporterized. I wish to return it to its original military configuration. To that end I've acquired the missing parts and wood including a new forearm stock...
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    Numerich is GunParts. That's where I got this...

    Numerich is GunParts. That's where I got this replacement forend stock. Thanks, Dennis
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    Thanks for the reply and information. I'll try to...

    Thanks for the reply and information. I'll try to return the parts and call Springfield Sporters. Any other sources for stock parts? Dennis
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    If your getting inch and half at 100 yards from...

    If your getting inch and half at 100 yards from your rifle, with the hunting ammunition you're shooting, that is great. I'd be happy with that level of accuracy. As for handloads, any of the...
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    SMLE No1 Mk III Forend

    Help. I have a sporterized SMLE that I wish to return to military. I bought a stock set from GunParts and noticed that the rear of the forend is different. I've attached pictures of the original and...
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    Michael: Greetings. Where to start. First, have...

    Michael: Greetings. Where to start. First, have your rifle checked by a competent smith to make sure it's safe to fire. Second, what type '03 is it? '03 or '03A3? Is it stock military or has someone...
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