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My question concerns the manufacture date of a Colt M1917 I recently obtained. The Colt serial number is 170xxx (it's not that I don't want to include the rest of the number I just don't remember it...

Since this is a repo, you can get the proper repo belt from What Price Glory. This would be the early belt with no snap and only one 'loop'. They also have eagle snap magazine pouches. Or you can...

Dang, I'm glad you're back 5MF!

I thought maybe the lanyard ring on the mags were dropped because of the new M1917 lanyard would fit the pistol---that is why I asked the question in the final sentence: "Does anyone KNOW EXACTLY...

I have read that military ammo (7.62 X 51 M/M) is loaded to lower pressures than standard factory ammo, designated .308 Winchester. So stick to military?

I purchased a 71/84 just a few years back when they were offered surplus at about $300 if I remember correctly. It's parkerized and has a new, polyureathaned stock on it:crying:---but, boy, is the...

As stated the M1902 lanyard did not fit the loop on the M1911 pistol...enter the loop on the magazine which WILL accept the M1902 lanyard. Just a thought. Also the loss of the loop on the magazine...

Viewing the distance from the grasping groove and the front band it would seem to be a long stock---so '99.

SteveD

Honey, does my butt look funny?

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PHOTO ARMED SOLDIER KRAG CARBINE - eBay (item 360171326361 end time Jul-21-09 11:34:30 PDT)

Garand may have been switched for photo op. Notice carbines beside the guy with the Garand.

Georgia Arms is the 5th largest retailer of .223 Ammo in America . They sell 9mm, .45, ..223 ammunition. They normally buy spent brass from the US Department of Defense. Spent brass is "one time...

Early 1903 equipment and I even see a round canteen!

SteveD

Anyone know the size of the threads on the ramrod for a M1841 Mississippi rifle? Seems like quarter/course but doesn't cut as deep as whats on there.

SteveD

Yes, I miss him also.

Thanks to 5madfarmers we can say that many '99 carbines may have had sling swivels. There was a G.O. advising the addition of sling swivels to '99 carbines. And as carbines (even earlier models)...

Only diff between Brit B helmet and US M1917 is the method of attaching the chin strap bales; US used solid rivet and the Brits used a split rivet. Later Brit helmets added a rubber 'doughnut', sort...

I believe Rickenbacker's MOH wasn't awarded until the '30s. He also flew many missions alone and returned with yet another 'kill'. Also, late in the war, as commander of the 94th he had the dubious...

There were some .30-30's purchased by the government during WW1. Used by the forestry service.

Schipperfabrik offers a great reproduction but it's not a fake.

SteveD

Yup, good ol' Kliens. A list of the guns I bought from them: No. 2 or 3 (?) Webley in .45 ACP for $12.95; same .310 Martini for $9.95; ordered a No1 Mk III for $9.95 but they were out and subed a...

My condolences to you and bless your father.

SteveD

Sorry, I just purchased a repo latch and front band on ebay.

It would be tough to use any stock that is already inletted for the M1905 bayonet type forward band. I already have a none RB, .30/'03...

I am starting a reenactor replica project of a rod bayonet rifle. Have found most parts but am stumped on finding a stock. Purchased an early repo stock (pre 1910) from Dupage Trading some time...

Thanks Johnny P

Lost Joe DeChristophers site. Goggled but only found references to the old Jouster site. Could someone please give me the address? Thanks in advance.

SteveD