Is it normal for the area below the recess to be crushed by a closed bolt as seen in picture 4?
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Is it normal for the area below the recess to be crushed by a closed bolt as seen in picture 4?
Not that I am aware of, I have only wiped it down with a very light coat of BLO.
I picked up a couple of Mark I's from the CMP back in 05. (NOTE AFTER POSTING I THINK SOME OF THESE ARE MISLABELED>>>>SORRY ABOUT THAT! I SEE THAT IT IS NOT A MARK I!
This is what one of...
This is my only 1903. Barrel is (as you can see) HS 12 44, I recently moved and this was way at the back of the safe. I think the last time I saw it was 2008!
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My pistol is still at Heffron Firearms Classics. My pistol is one of 4 waiting for a "sear". Seems that the sear was a weak link in these pistols and at the moment are a very hard to find part.
Not...
Yesterday, after almost 20 months, I picked up my restored pistol from Rons Gun Shop. Here are the results! I posted these on another forum, but wanted to follow-up my original post here on Milsurp....
Neal,
I know the part is a replacement, but is it an original "Colt" part?
My pistol (pictured above) is at Heffrom firearms in Iowa for a new firing pin and tuning. They called today and while inspection of all the parts before re-assembly they found a small crack in the...
here is what mine looks like. Mine was made 1919.
Just like yours,but with small cuts across the ribs? Maybe somebody missed a small step in the process. Sure looks like an original part to...
I just photographed these for you.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/04/ArgentineHolsterfront-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/04/ArgentineHolsterrear-1.jpg
Maybe...
Best place to find a M1 Garand is CMP Home hands down the cheapest and best place to buy.
I have purchased 6 via the mail (service grade) and have not been disappointed on any of them.
BTW,...
I purchased this pistol a couple of weeks ago because I wanted something cheaper to shoot than my 45's.
This one is now out for a small repair to the safety lock detail assembly, new HFC firing...
Welcome to all the new members. If you can post pictures of your "Stuff".
We all like to see photo's of what everyone has. It's easy to do.
So once again welcome, hang around, check out the...
Hello
Welcome to all the newbie's and welcome back to those that followed from the old Jousters.
But.......we need to see pictures:dancingbanana:
I know we all like to see what everyone...
I have some before pictures.
As you can see the pistol is missing almost all of its blue finish. How someone got it all off without causing damage to the roll marks I will never know.
Other than...
I have a 1902 Colt Military being done by RON'S GUN SHOP Firearm Restorations, Period Restorations For Antique Guns
Take a look at his web site. Not cheap but this is the gun shop that did the...
Thomas,
You are probably correct. I have a very decent Eddystone and this would not be anywhere near as good.
I think I will pass and keep looking.
Thanks for your opinion, its just about...
:sos: I have a line on a Winchester 1917, serial # 596xx (only 5 digits) E marked bolt. Stock is E marked at the toe. Barrel is E over flaming bomb over 12-17.
Stock has dents and dings but has...
Thanks Gunner,
Now I know where to look for more info.
Thanks again I appreciate the response.
Jim....aka....hognfrog:super:
Asking for a friend.
He has a Moisin Nagant with a "crest" on the reciever.
It is a wreath with the letters RPR with the "P" being slightly higher than the "R's" on each side.
I am trying to...
Don't buy anything without someone who knows something about what you want to buy.
If you already have some weapons you SHOULD PROBLABLY stock up on any ammo in the calibers you need because in...
Great job! I am sure you will enjoy it much more now that you have put all that work into it.
I was lucky and received my Litgow in good shape and the price was Zero $$$.
An old military man...
Purchased last week. The price got better when I purchased both that he had to offer and seller paid for the shipping.
One is blue other is parked....
I think the idea of putting a un-removable marking in the barrel channel is a good idea.
Maybe something like " reproduction cartouche 4/14/09"
Rec'd this email about an hour ago from the CMP...
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