Would a standard (22" 1-12 twist) barrel fit on an M1A NM receiver? I'm sure the op rods are different, but I'm not sure about the specs of the barrels. I'm very much a novice when it comes to...
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Would a standard (22" 1-12 twist) barrel fit on an M1A NM receiver? I'm sure the op rods are different, but I'm not sure about the specs of the barrels. I'm very much a novice when it comes to...
When I went up north a few weeks back I couldn't help but dust off my 1943 Saginaw SG mix-master. Of course, I had to let my dad (pictured) get a little trigger time in classic Marine Corps...
I find those holes in the reciever interesting. When I was 19, the first gun I bought was a S.G. carbine. It had all late features, and the trigger housing was red. I later learned that the red...
Williams is the best gun shop/store in Flint. They will move on their prices. Every rifle I ever bought from them was clean and at a fair price. Good to see someone else from Flint on this board. ...
The Gun and Knife show in Birch Run is one of the bigger shows in Mich. I have to say that pickings were slim in terms of older U.S. military rifles. I saw only a handful of carbines all priced at...
I've never been one to discriminate...
Cool poster. Interesting note: it appears that the rifle is an M1903, but the grips on the bayonet appear consistant with the M1917 bayo. Thanks for sharing.
My M1917 was a re-import I bought two years ago from a local dealer. The stock has been heavily sanded, but proof and Canadian stamp are still visable. Reciever and Barrel (7-18) are both...
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I think I've shown this photo on the old board before, but it remains one of my favorites. Michigan National Guard with bayonets...
Thanks Irishsteve. The flag is actually the U.S. Customs Ensign (same as Coast Guard, minus the CG seal).
With the weather finally breaking here in Michigan, I've decided to take my M1917 to the range tomorrow. I bought a few boxes of Silver Bear ammo a few weeks ago. The box claims non-corrosive and I...