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My buddy called me to his house because he had "something" for me to pick up. When i get there i find an aluminum M16A1 rifle rack. The kind they used to hold 10 rifles in and also used them to transport the rifles in. How cool is that! Now i need to build 9 more rifles to fill the thing.
I never saw one in the wild before. How rare are these and is there a $ value on them?
Those aluminum M16 racks are around, anywhere from $60 to $150 per rack depending on condition. It is better to find one local without having to pay the shipping
I'm not sure about that part though...I think just storage when they came to ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikieG
As late as 1990, i remember having our unit arrive in a training area where supply and advanced party were well ahead of us. Weapons were issued from supply tentright out of those racks. After the training was over they were turned back in and resecured in the racks.
But then there were also times we drew weapons right out of our unit arms room before departing and kept them until we returned.
Another weird thing, we had A1 rifles even in the mid 90s. We also had 1911A1 pistols and M60s. Radios were Prick 77s. We were a bit behind the times i guess.
Are you able to post a picture of your rifle rack, please, Mike?
What was that unit?Quote:
Originally Posted by MikieG
To my dismay, the M16 rack will only M16 and M16A1 rifles. Commercial models don't fit. Ambidextrous safety levers won't go in as well. Modifications would damage the rubber coatings on the pockets, the rifles rotate into. Does anybody have suggestions?
Yes. I think only A1 and A2 rifles fit. I figure once i fill it with A2 rifles, it would make a nice conversation piece.
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Originally Posted by breakeyp
The same racks are in use today, (M12 series rack). Nowadays they are modified to fit, first the M4 carbine and now are being modified for the ambi, M4 carbines. Kind of strange that the nomenclature is the M12 rack, instead of perhaps the M16 rack, but that is the military. The modification is a simple angle iron welded to the back of the rack's handguard rest to prevent the M4 from being removed while locked. For the M4A1, they simply bend the handguard rests to accept the different width. These racks are often for sale at the DRMO sales. Usually bought for scrap.
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Here is a discussion we had about these. Mine is exactly like the one discussed.
here is mine....intact , just neglected
That's one of the all storing models...rifles, .45s above...you could have that sand blasted to the white and a can or two of spray bomb would make it look 100% again...(troop!) Nice looking piece with possibilities...Quote:
Originally Posted by hardcore
Current state-Nice!
Sand blasted and spray painted- Really Nice!!
A local farm repair or body shop would blast the metal for little cost, being there is nothing they could damage on it.
If your not set up to do so yourself.
BAR, We call it "Painter in a Can"
Cheers
Charlie-Painter777
The problem as I see it then is, one wants to see the whole rack full...45s and all. Then you're in dutch with the wife for procuring every gov't model in the surrounding states...
That's like me...Quote:
Originally Posted by hardcore
I see now that it's numbered.
Room for revolvers?
I'd give Rubberized bed liner/marine deck paint a thought as for a finish. Many color options and the encased rubber would be easy on stocks and gun metal. Note of caution- these are expensive.
You can save big $$ by making your own.
First: Spray can metal primer the stand, A quick dusting coat will do because you'll be going back over it with the 'Crumb' primer.
Next: Use a metal primer and mix cork or non abrasive rubber ground up to a fine texture (known as Crumb) mixed in it.
A Little Crumb goes a long way. Apply this by brush and roller. This Crumb primer could be sprayed with the right set up, but few have these 'Hopper' type spray guns around.
FINISH PAINT: You can use Spray Cans- Then finish SPRAY a Satin finish oil based Rustoleum in the color of your choice.
Save left over Finish Paint for any touch-ups down the road.
Just sharing some thoughts. I'm a retired painter and tend to make small projects time consuming. :thup:
While your at it, why not PIMP it out and have it spinning with neon lights? :rolleyes:
Charlie-Painter777
I never heard of crumb. Sounds interesting as ihave a deck repair coming up with my Santana 525.Quote:
Originally Posted by painter777
I have HVLP guns set up for base and cleat. I also have some guns set up with hog needles for shooting 2k type catalyzed primers. You think that needle can flow this crumb stuff?