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    Twenty-two years ago that rifle was an M1D.

    Twenty-two years ago that rifle was an M1D.
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    Jesse, Yes. Unknown what steel they used...

    Jesse,

    Yes.

    Unknown what steel they used for the new receivers. I know that a year or two after the directive to use the 7 million block, SA, INC. tried to buy back the 3 digit receivers. A...
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    Jim, When SA, INC. Geneseo, IL., started...

    Jim,

    When SA, INC. Geneseo, IL., started production on new cast receivers, they were duplicating military M! receiver serial numbers. BATF told them early-on to start a 7,000,000, well after...
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    But you don't know that. Gas Trap rifles...

    But you don't know that. Gas Trap rifles appeared as late as 1953 at Letterkenny Army Depot for conversion and overhaul.
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    In the Spring 2011 GCA Journal, page 32, an...

    In the Spring 2011 GCA Journal, page 32, an article by Marty Black shows a no-trap buttplate with the sling swivel and screw still attached and a clip of AP ammo that he personally found allong the...
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    Mark, I think you're correct but manual...

    Mark,

    I think you're correct but manual function at assemby, proof firing and initial targeting would do that. "New" rifles also show copper in their bores from this too.
  7. Thread: Sticky

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    Badger, This site rocks from here, fastest one...

    Badger,

    This site rocks from here, fastest one I access. :thup:
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    No one ever declared all fakers are Albert...

    No one ever declared all fakers are Albert Einsteins. Strict Ordnance procedures are and always were to mark the drawing number and heat lot (Except WRA WW2 bbl heat lots). SA did this throughout,...
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    Redleg, You need your research updated. GCA...

    Redleg,

    You need your research updated. GCA Journal , Winter 2006, the CM mark has been solved (it's Chrome-Moly steel) 5 years ago. And "A" marked WRA parts has also been solved by Bruce...
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    Duke, They still fascinate me. I worked for a...

    Duke,

    They still fascinate me. I worked for a short time for the old Arco Oil (Atlantic Richfield) East Coast USA sailing supertankers to the Persian Gulf. 5 weeks round-trip. Not for...
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    Little chance of that, that wrench is a copy of...

    Little chance of that, that wrench is a copy of what Ordnance issued to rebuild facilities and Springfield Armory. Recommended barrel draw is 80 ft. pounds using it. If the reciever has an M1C...
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    It depends on what kind of wrench you are using. ...

    It depends on what kind of wrench you are using. If it's one like this, then "yes."

    https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/0f837850-1.jpg
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    These numbers were still used when barrel...

    These numbers were still used when barrel production was decreased from later 1944 through 1945 so your statement doesn't wash.

    The workshift specualtion doesn't wash either because the third...
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    Bodyman, This may still be a sore subject for...

    Bodyman,

    This may still be a sore subject for that other "club." :)
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    Hey Aussies! Where did you find this??

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhU2VYpxNoQ

    :thup: :thup: :thup:
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    BAR, Most of these photos were staged as this...

    BAR,

    Most of these photos were staged as this one was. Notice the extra bright lighting towards the rear for photography purposes. They shouldn't be taken too factually relating to the...
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    I was! :) All understood! :thup:

    I was! :)



    All understood! :thup:
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    What does the CMP forum have to do with buying a...

    What does the CMP forum have to do with buying a carbine from them? The forum is independent of their E-Store which is working fine?

    Civilian Marksmanship Program eStore
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    You can get verification from CMP if you want. ...

    You can get verification from CMP if you want. There is a $25 search fee whether they find it or not (they will). However, and in my opinion, I don't think it's necessasry. Your rifle is a rebuild...
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    To reduce the possibility that it's a duplicate...

    To reduce the possibility that it's a duplicate serial number, is your heat lot B31B and drawing number D 28291 34? If so, then it's probably the same rifle I worked on as a volunteer many years...
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    That rifle came from CMP in 1998. Look at the...

    That rifle came from CMP in 1998. Look at the barrel date closely, is it a "5" or a "6" 44?
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    Just walk away. You need to walk before you can...

    Just walk away. You need to walk before you can run buying this stuff.
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    You're better off keeping what is a "known"...

    You're better off keeping what is a "known" commodity than selling and trading for what is an "unknown" commodity, friend or not. Just say "no."
  24. Gunbroker M1 Garand with REL MkII-33 Scope

    Gunbroker Auction # 189917287

    Springfield M1 Garand 30-06 with Canadian REL Scope

    Never saw anything like this before! :lol:
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    Any credits or source for these unlabeld photos?

    Any credits or source for these unlabeld photos?
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