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I drove up to Rick Borecky's place last Thursday and picked up my WRA Garand stock and my
late Inland (barnwood) stock. All I can say is, I'm truly amazed !!!! He is surely the "Sultan of Stocks"...

Does anyone here have Rick Borecky's current phone number? I have a WRA stock in need of repair.
Thanks;
Marty

Looking to start reloading S&W .40 cal. Thoughts and/or suggestions on witch powder is best?
TIA:
Marty

Thanks, Bruce , for the reply. Apparently they've only been fired once because I had to remove the primer pocket crimp. The original question came to mind because, when they came out of the...

Was cleaning shelf under loading bench. Found a sealed plastic bag containing 90 rounds of 30/06 brass head stamped DEN 42. Other than a very few that are discolored they seem to be in excellent...

Jim; Tammy and I have rarely missed an OGCA show since joining about 1988.Tammy is really into this with me. The display shows are awesome !!! I've picked up 5 outstanding (non original) carbines...

Thanks for the quick replies ,gentlemen !!! Proof "P's" are a daunting subject for me.
Jim; you I met ( thru PBI ) at the OGCA several years ago.
Thanks again;
MARTY

I have Larry Ruth's book,but wonder if there's any newer evidence as to whether Saginaw SG might have used Marlin barrels in the 3404xxx range. MARLIN is very,very lightly struck (can't tell if it is...

Was at the Ohio Gun Collector's show Saturday. Picked up 1903 cutoff screws.3 late with v slot on top and 3 with round head and narrow slot. While cleaning them just now, I realized one of the round...

SA 1903 ser#832713
TIA; Marty

My early SA '42' ( 4423xx) has a w on the outside of the lower barrel band.

Did SA use any WW2 parts in this serial number range ?
TIA;Marty

Paul;
The competition was exceptionally stiff this year but Tammy I were sure you would come out on top.We always have a good time at the OGCA meetings but being able to meet you,Jim4M1s and...

I've heard that HRA apertures have a curved radius in front of the peep,similar to WRA,but with tracks underneath.Is this true? If not ,how do I tell the difference between HRA and post war SA?...

When did HRA switch from 3/8 inch DAS to 1/2 inch DAS? I know this has been covered before but at 64,I sometimes suffer from CRS!!

Was at the CMP North Store yesterday and purchased HRA serial#5657xxx (service grade) in spectacular condition!!! MW .75.Only parts not HRA are bolt and op rod! MY question is about the windage...

Believe it or not ,I purchased S A serial #5488xxx from CMP (service grade) last year.

What size tap and die are required to chase the threads in the gas cylinder and on the lock screw and where might I purchase these? :TIA

Marty

Just came over from old CSP forum. May God bless,restore to good health,and watch over the Culvers !!!!

Just wanted to say hello. Hope to get better acquainted in the near future.My interests include M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Model 1903 and Model 1917. I've been collecting and shooting for twenty plus...