https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...die1950s-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo..._forging-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...chined_1-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...07820220-1.jpg
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Look at the guy on the left...his rifle just broke! The guts came out of it! On camera!
"Look at the guy on the left...his rifle just broke! The guts came out of it! On camera! "
Looks to me like he just emptied it and theat is the enbloc clip and last case in the air.
Thaine
:madsmile: I guess you think I was serious...I have two myself...I can reel in the line now.
I would love to get my hands on one of those un-machined receivers.
Even if it was a reject for some reason. That was my first though here. It would make a great bookend or paperweight. Then you'd find out who came into your office that was dedicated. They'd know what it was. And the conversation would change...
The first photo shows two forging die cavities, yes? The one on the left being closer to final net shape than the cavity on the right.
Yes, the pic even says receiver die.
The partly machined receivers look like M14s.. see how short the heel and magazine area are....
Good point and the date on the first photo is October 17, 1955. Almost as if look at what we have in 1955. Do I see the makings of a stripper clip guide also? There is a slight rear lug. Could this be an early M14?
Now you mention it, it does look that way...good eye Bill. The dovetail that holds the charger guide seems to be present.
Hook,line,and enbloc sinker.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
I think the "legs' below the reciever nails it.
Chris
They are M14 forgings. If you look you can see the only have the mid receiver leg not the front and rear legs of a M1.
I still want one.
Note date in #1
Me too!Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle