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A real hen's tooth, that. Never ever would I expect to see one hereabouts.

Really, really simple. Someone lost a bolt long after this was released from service and found a replacement. They head spaced to some end and marked it with serial to "Make it correct" for the...

Yes it is.

I was going to say, must have been size of the Holland tunnel to get you through...but I see her point.

That's VERY unusual. I suspect they had a local repair job or home made part that dumped on you. US made M1 rifle parts are just about indestructible.

It would. Didn't they have the chance to use them too, a full scale riot at one time...

Rear sight is sure cranked waaaay up...!

I've still never even shot one of those...

Thanks for remembering to get back to us on this one.

Top pic looks like dismount drills for the camera. Bottom pic, why did the BAR get the tools box for the .30 cal? It looks like...

Springfield Research Service and it has a list of martial arms serial numbers with details such as date of manufacture and issue. Four volumes I think? I only have number one.

Yep, I can see why you'd grab it.

I saw that too...

Yes, that's one. Looks like a "Show and shine" type thing. Everyone looking them over.

That would explain the stellar condition. As for the charger insert, don't even know if you can find them now. We didn't have the magazines over here until the late '80s or early '90s. I had a CAL...

So...it was converted by John Q Public then?

The M14 during the Marine battle for Hue City, February 1968. Image: NARA

M1s? Really? I watched them come ashore so long ago and only saw M14s. Wonder what this landing was, exactly.

Nice piece, yes apparently that IS what was done with them. Can't imagine they came out often with the police depts though. I have seen a couple pics...

I don't think it's UnServiceable...the terms used were ZF, BER, DP... I expect the rifle is in as good shape as it appears from here. As always, you're on your own buying from a stranger. You...

I doubt it'll break anything. If you're in doubt then wait and someone else will be along. I bet it's had it's share of current available ammo since it's import into Canada though. Start with the...

I agree with Snow Dog here. The hardware is available at Sarco. Here... Swedish 1894 Mauser Long Front Band with Bayonet Lug - SARCO, Inc

That is correct...

You need to get out and try it first. Use the ammo you intend to shoot...I'll bet it works.