On the one i got the bolt doesn't match the receiver, that's why I say they are parts guns. It did have a soldiers name and unit number on a tag under the but stock.
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On the one i got the bolt doesn't match the receiver, that's why I say they are parts guns. It did have a soldiers name and unit number on a tag under the but stock.
I got one of these from Samco. There is no crack, but the stock is in rough shape. All the metal is in really nice shape, the only down side is these are parts guns and the serial numbers don't...
I did contact Samco, they said the cracks were hairline and could be about anywhere.
Anyone bought one of these, I'm interested to know how bad the cracked stock is.
I would assume you have looked at Gun Parts, I have one with a cracked locking block. Gun parts lists it but it is currently unavailable, I'm taking a stab a building one from scratch, the first one...
If you are worried about holding it to shoot it tie it to an old tire and put a string on the trigger. Then you can inspect the fired case.
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