Search:

Type: Posts; User: mark1; Excluded Forums: Milsurp Knowledge Libraries (READ ONLY)

Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.03 seconds.

  1. Replies
    16
    Views
    4,686

    The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends...

    The drawing number on original M1D barrels ends in 555. This is located under the rear hand guard or on the right side when the op rod is pulled back.
  2. Thread: My new 1903A4

    by mark1
    Replies
    7
    Views
    6,319

    The small stamps are sub-inspector stamps. It is...

    The small stamps are sub-inspector stamps. It is a real A4. Now you need to find the Redfield rings and a scope. If you do not want to spend the money for a M73B1 look for a Weaver 330. Scope or...
  3. Replies
    5
    Views
    3,360

    The rings are also for the rocket launcher.

    The rings are also for the rocket launcher.
  4. Replies
    14
    Views
    10,663

    The rear sight as other stated is a Model 1901...

    The rear sight as other stated is a Model 1901 not a Buffington. The Buffington rear sight was only on the Trapdoors.
    Nice find.
  5. Thread: 1899 krag

    by mark1
    Replies
    7
    Views
    7,369

    Carbines did not have lower sling swivels. If...

    Carbines did not have lower sling swivels. If the stock has one or are plugged it is a rifle stock. There were rifles made in 1899. Carbine's had 22 inch barrels.
  6. Thread: Devine

    by mark1
    Replies
    10
    Views
    4,714

    Yes it has 2 zeros, 000748, It is not marked at...

    Yes it has 2 zeros, 000748, It is not marked at all with the address in Devine. Only the s/n on the top of the barrel under the hand guard
  7. Thread: Devine

    by mark1
    Replies
    10
    Views
    4,714

    Bob, do you have any data on 00748 Devine? I...

    Bob, do you have any data on 00748 Devine? I think it was sold as a receiver.
  8. Replies
    30
    Views
    17,155

    The parts are available. There is Gun broker and...

    The parts are available. There is Gun broker and Ebay beside the other mentioned sellers.
  9. Replies
    14
    Views
    5,233

    Look good, They used the stacking swivel and...

    Look good, They used the stacking swivel and band for the lower band. You may need to find an new band as the screw that is there may have ruined the original threads. But all in all not a...
  10. To know what or where station 3 is in...

    To know what or where station 3 is in Springfield's production process you would need a layout of their assembly line and stations where testing or fit was done.
  11. It could be a Springfield test bed receiver that...

    It could be a Springfield test bed receiver that was later built into a rifle. Sta 3 could be station 3
  12. Replies
    4
    Views
    3,309

    M84 scope real or repro

    Yes it is a repo M84 scope
  13. Replies
    4
    Views
    7,364

    M1897 Winchester Trench Shotgun Project

    I am putting together a 1897 Winchester trench shotgun. I an awaiting the heat shied. It is coming unblued.
    So is there an easy way I can blue it or is there someone who can blue it for me? I...
  14. Replies
    1
    Views
    8,035

    Could be used as a drain?

    Could be used as a drain?
  15. Well I am confused. You want an assessment on a...

    Well I am confused. You want an assessment on a Krag you have already sold for $1995? The krag in the pictures has been refinished and is not 1896 correct. The bolt is an M1898 and some of the...
  16. Replies
    8
    Views
    4,170

    Pictures would help or a link to the auction...

    Pictures would help or a link to the auction showing pictures.
  17. Thread: Z Series A4

    by mark1
    Replies
    5
    Views
    1,761

    Agree with the high price. But need better...

    Agree with the high price. But need better pictures of the bolt cutout in the stock and pictures of the bolt handle to determine if the stock and bolt are original and not reproductions. For that...
  18. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,270

    Reproduction. "Hard to find for more than a...

    Reproduction. "Hard to find for more than a decade" Right. someone is making them again. Reproduction
  19. Replies
    11
    Views
    14,489

    I would use a new tooth brush with stiff bristles...

    I would use a new tooth brush with stiff bristles and nothing else for the metal. As state do not use any liquids as they will stain.
  20. Look closely at the inside of the hand guard and...

    Look closely at the inside of the hand guard and barrel channel. There may be impressions from the O rings.
  21. The USMC barrel was manufactured by Sedgley hence...

    The USMC barrel was manufactured by Sedgley hence the S in a circle. They have been known to be bent.
  22. Replies
    7
    Views
    5,112

    You can remove the sight from the top portion. ...

    You can remove the sight from the top portion. Than get a piece of metal that is the correct thickness and make your own sight. Any sheet metal or welding shop should have a piece of scrap they...
  23. Thread: Z SERIES 03A4

    by mark1
    Replies
    33
    Views
    13,633

    Mike, the s/n is a duplication in the Government...

    Mike, the s/n is a duplication in the Government system, somewhere. The first A3 (Z3899008) I purchased around 1989 from a private party. The second came from the CMP. I do not know which...
  24. Thread: Z SERIES 03A4

    by mark1
    Replies
    33
    Views
    13,633

    Lets step back and look at this in a different...

    Lets step back and look at this in a different light.
    The US Government contracted to have firearms manufactured from different manufactures. Regardless of the type of firearm each manufacturer was...
  25. Thread: Z SERIES 03A4

    by mark1
    Replies
    33
    Views
    13,633

    Please go back and read my post. Both Remington...

    Please go back and read my post.
    Both Remington and Smith Corona overran their assigned serial number blocks. So Remington used a Z and Smith Corona used a C. There were also other firearms that...
Results 1 to 25 of 120
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4
Milsurps Talk Radio