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    Great reference photos, thank you for sharing!

    Great reference photos, thank you for sharing!
  2. Thread: C7CT clone

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    Fantastic! In your experience, how were most...

    Fantastic!
    In your experience, how were most of the C7ct rifles setup with respect to optics? I've primarily seen the ARMS mount with Leupold or the Diemaco rail with S&B. My inspiration came...
  3. Thread: C7CT clone

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    Thank you! Regarding the serial number, it is...

    Thank you! Regarding the serial number, it is the same alphanumeric pattern as original receivers. First two numbers are "19" representing the year of manufacture. Then two letters, followed by the...
  4. Thread: C7CT clone

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    C7CT clone

    I posted some questions regarding some of the details of the C7ct back in 2017.

    https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=62244

    Finally got around to finishing this clone! I went through four...
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    I was the one who won the auction. However, the...

    I was the one who won the auction. However, the seller canceled the sale due to his unwillingness to ship to the U.S. I've been looking for a while now and I'm very disappointed in this outcome. I...
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Parker Hale serial number check M86/M87

    Looking for a serial number check on a Parker hale action. It was labeled as M86. I think M87 is correct.

    Serial number 02096C
    127370
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    Hello Gil! The barrel is a 1200TX 7.62 nato, 24"

    Hello Gil!
    The barrel is a 1200TX 7.62 nato, 24"
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    Anything come up for Serial #S-06040? Thanks ...

    Anything come up for Serial #S-06040?
    Thanks
    Ari
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    Thanks for the info gents!

    Thanks for the info gents!
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    Looking for a serial number check on PH 1200TX ...

    Looking for a serial number check on PH 1200TX

    R-52920

    Thank!
  12. Thread: C3a1 project

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    Thank you for the info, this is exactly what I...

    Thank you for the info, this is exactly what I was looking for!
  13. Thread: C3a1 project

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    Thank you for the comments and information! Like...

    Thank you for the comments and information! Like I mentioned before, this is about learning and I appreciate any knowledge sent my way. Please keep the info, suggestions, and comments coming!
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    Will do, thank you!

    Will do, thank you!
  15. Thread: C3a1 project

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    And this is as far as I've gotten. Next step is...

    And this is as far as I've gotten. Next step is metal finishing, testing, adjusting, and parkerizing.

    111788
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    Made the mag box from scratch using photos. Also...

    Made the mag box from scratch using photos. Also fabricated the front portion of the bottom metal that secures the receiver front. The real fun was trying to make a follower from scratch. I'm using a...
  17. Thread: C3a1 project

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    I received my barrel from PacNor and proceeded to...

    I received my barrel from PacNor and proceeded to thread/chamber. Worked out some pillars and completed the bedding. Even the pillars were a pain in the ***. I had to keep in mind that the rear...
  18. Thread: C3a1 project

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    Trued up the threads and face of the receiver,...

    Trued up the threads and face of the receiver, best I could. You can appreciate how off center everything is. Hence why machinists with vastly more experience and knowledge decided to scrap this. And...
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    Trued up the top and bottom of the receiver,...

    Trued up the top and bottom of the receiver, milled in the slot for the scope base, including the dovetails near the front. Opened up the mag well. That geometry was very challenging to execute.
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    Bottom line, everything is off. But, after many...

    Bottom line, everything is off. But, after many hours of struggling, head scratching, researching, we're getting somewhere. I fully admit that the juice may not be worth the squeeze. But, the whole...
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    While working through each challenge and...

    While working through each challenge and researching any information I could find, it became apparent that some of these receivers may not have been heat treated sufficiently. I could tell from...
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    This is when my excitement melted into a warm,...

    This is when my excitement melted into a warm, steaming pile of disappointment. This bolt was not finished at the factory and I soon found out why. It became clear during the machining, the firing...
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    After over a year of searching, I was able to...

    After over a year of searching, I was able to find a bolt. It took a while to find the correct bolt. Apparently one of the lugs is longer, which is different than your standard mauser-style.
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    C3a1 project

    A while back I got the bug to build a C3A1 clone from one of the PH M84 single shot receivers floating around out there.
    Well, that's when the search for parts started to get real interesting. At...
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    L96a1 magazine

    I'm looking for an original L96a1 magazine. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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