Printable View
Is this genuine or a repro? I am thinking about changing the rear sight on a QHMC and the wear on this sight would match my receiver pretty close. I'm asking because I don't want to spend that kind of money on a repro.
WW2 M1 CARBINE REAR SIGHT GE-Q
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I think it looks good. Looks just like the ones I have that I know are legit.
the staking differs from mine. mine is like a X, not a O
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...0/11/GEQ-1.jpg
$96.01 with a day to go.
I think, way too much for the condition it is in.
It looks real to me. It looks like a pretty decent example as well, most look like they were removed with a sledge hammer. However, I am not sure if QHMC used that style of staking on the sight pin. The few original QHMC's that i have seen all have the X style staking on the pin. But I havent seen enough to say for sure. It could have been a lateral support sight base to another company. ALso, note that by showing the entire link to a bunch of carbine collectors doesnt help getting the sight for a good price either. If you just post the pictures, you might stand a better chance of getting a good deal.
Mine has that kind of staking and I am 100% sure mine is legit. That one on eBay is worth more than $96. They usually go for $150 or so......when you can find them.
[QUOTE=mpd1978;144317]It looks real to me. It looks like a pretty decent example as well, most look like they were removed with a sledge hammer. However, I am not sure if QHMC used that style of staking on the sight pin. The few original QHMC's that i have seen all have the X style staking on the pin. But I havent seen enough to say for sure. It could have been a lateral support sight base to another company. ALso, note that by showing the entire link to a bunch of carbine collectors doesnt help getting the sight for a good price either. If you just post the pictures, you might stand a better chance of getting a good deal.[/QUOTE
I know, but there is a price for an education no matter how you get it.
Large X; around 4,800,000 and later
Large O; before 4.8 million
Yeah, I'm sure it will go a good deal higher. Posting the link here pretty much insured that it will.
---------- Post added at 02:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 PM ----------
That's awesome info! That is why mine has the O. I did not know that. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bufordm1
Here is a picture of the x style stakeing on a QHMC. Also is a GEQ sight that sits on an original IBM. Point being, if you are restoring a QHMC, you may want to find a sight with the x stakeing. However, i dont know for sure if QHMC only used x staking. Maybe someone else does. I can say that the handful i have seen and own all have x staked rear sight pins.
Any one remember this older post on how some of the early QHMC flip sights were staked to the receiver?
Beautiful Bringback, question is, how rare?
Regards,
Charlie-painter777
HOW could anything carbine-related be that simple? The X is QHMC specific and there are many UN-QUALITY (1944) carbine sights which got the XQuote:
Large X; around 4,800,000 and later
Large O; before 4.8 million
As Charlie mentioned in the link he gave above...please see carbine club newsletter #334. Lots of great information on known original Quality Hardwares.;)
Ah, so the club database must categorize UNQ distinct from QHMC as both reported 4.4 million carbines were X staked. Learned something new today, thanks!
Now who staked them, Quality or their subcontractor who supplied the sights?
Qhmc… latest project it had an adjustable rear sight but since it has been removed you can see the round stake marks that I believe are an example of the discussion. The flip sight that is on it is not correct that's why I asked you guys about the one on Ebay. It also had a bayonet barrel band that has been changed as well. My dilemma here is the color variation from where the bayo band covered the barrel. Any suggestion on how to deal with that and not take away from the integrity of the piece.
I know I’m on thin ice with the last question. I can hear it cracking under my feet.
Attachment 16936
This pulled from the old link I posted earlier in this thread,
The rounded S flip sight, with no markings on the right side, was reported from 1582xxx to 1645375, and also on 1896528.
I'm lucky enough to have on file a photo album of a friends collection of documented carbines.
He's a long time member and contributor to the Carbine Club.
FWIW,
While looking over some of his QHMC carbines I found;
1,567,xxx No mark on right base, Left side marked with SQ S... Pin round staked.
1,607,xxx No mark on right base, Left side marked with round S... Pin round staked.
1,930,xxx GE-Q round S. Pin round staked.
UNQUALITY 4,4xx,xxx GE-Q Round S. Pin round staked.
UNQUALITY 4,44x,xxx GE-Q Round S. Pin round staked.
All of the above have the flip sights chisel staked to the dovetails.
All of the above have front sight pins staked with the large circle stake mark.
Hercules Powder,
Biggest concern when trying to replace a Type III band is if it's left wear marks from the inner pads along with the Dis-coloration. When doing so most of the time I've heard the barrel would have to be bead blasted and reparked. Chuck In Denver may have some tips. You could find his contact info by sifting thru the members list.
The punch/crater type stake marks from rear adjustable sights makes restoring one back to looking original nearly impossible.
Respectfully,
Charlie-painter777
That's weird, I wonder what happened. Both 4458519 and 4435149 UN-QUALITY carbines (listed "Manufacturer: Quality H.M.C.") were reportedly X staked (CCNL #186).
Because they were assemled after QHMC made the switch from the O staking to the X staking.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrossedCannons
Charlie
The link you posted from Karbine Kat, email dippstic@aol.com, that is the same con man from GB who you cought buying a BR, then a month later sold a complete rifle as original. He often sells parts guns with a few repo parts thrown in.
Scott
Nice Save Scott,
Your right............. !!
It's ole DIPP and he's managed to slip in and out of the back door.
Nothing currently up for sale on GB, but we'll watch out........
Both on GB and here.
Thx,
Charlie-painter777
GunBroker.com - View User Feedback: Dipp