flashhiders question

[davfink]

which ones are more sought after?

when/what would the SA M2, the Hart M2 and the T-37 be used?

are there repro M2 hiders to be wary of?

thanks

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[dobek]

SA always bring a higher price than hart

Yes - there are repro's out there - stay away from unmarked ones (lot's of stories go with these - uncle brought this one home before it was stamped - etc) - also there are some from way back marked Epris (or something like that - I'm at work and can't look it up) - - - basically stay with Hart, , SA and you'll be fine.

There are variations within the M2's - thin / thick / stamped / milled etc..... more to learn.

on the subject of t37's - - - there are a MILLION reproductions out there - really cheap.... the best way for me to tell the difference is - the fakes are cast and sold as is - the real ones are milled. It may take you a little bit to see the difference between the two - but once you know what the milling looks like, it is a breeze to tell the difference. look at the flat part that goes towards the barrel - - if there is any "raised" edge, it's fake - - the milling is smooth and leaves everything "flat"

Take you time looking - there are deals out there - you just have to be patient - Last time I looked Hart M2's can be had for $100 pretty easy - so try to go cheaper and "get a deal"

I will leave usage to those with more knowledge - M1C's originally had M2's - then you can argue SA vs Hart - thin vs thick - etc.... M1D's would have either, I would say M2 early - most T37

Hope this helps - but it probably confused things more.

Steve

[Bill Ricca]

Actually all versions of the Flash Hiders were in use through the 1960's. The M1D was still the sniper rifle for the armored divisions in Europe during the 1980's and they had mostly cone flash hiders.

[smle-man]

Actually all versions of the Flash Hiders were in use through the 1960's. The M1D was still the sniper rifle for the armored divisions in Europe during the 1980's and they had mostly cone flash hiders.

The 3rd ID had M1Ds in the late 70s in Germany; they were consolidated and not held at the company level. I was an Ordnance officer in the 2nd Support Command at that time and did a lot of business with the Marne division. They also still had some 90mm RRs which I thought were awfully cool. I also got to fondle a General Officer's M15 personal sidearm. A nice chopped .45 pistol.

[0311Shooter]

When I received my M1-D from the CMP around 1999 (would have to look it up) it came with a T-37 Hider. I would have to assume that it is genuine. (would have to dig it out of parts box to see if it's milled or...)

Since that time I have acquired two Hart Cone FH's. The first one I was walking through a Gun Show in Houston and I asked the guy how much. He said $95. I broke two fingernails getting my money out. My buddy with me looked at me like I was nuts.

A short time later I caught one on I think the CSP Shopper for $135. But his came with the original box dated 1953 or something like that (would have to dig it out) so I figured the box was worth just as much as the hider.

I don't think you will find one today for less than $200.