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    Rear Adj Sight 507160060

    Who made these ?

    Rear Adj Sight 507160060





    I remember seeing this WRA carbine long ago with one on it-

    https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...ine-30-carbine

    Any ideas ?
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    That sucker sure has seen some hard knocks!

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    Aren't they of Germanicon descent?

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    Page down on the link below Charlie. Made in the Netherlands.
    U.S. Carbines in Germany and Austria

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    Quote Originally Posted by W5USMC View Post
    Made in the Netherlands
    But, for West Germanyicon?? - Bob

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    Evidently so, the first two numbers 50 ,according to Bill Ricca, represents West Germanyicon
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

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    I seen it on Ebay
    The seller was wondering if it was a Repro.
    I didn't post the link so Del couldn't jump me for the free advertising !

    It got too late to search it..... So I posted trying to get GI Bob to do some work

    Thx Guys,
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    Quote Originally Posted by painter777 View Post
    I seen it on Ebay
    The seller was wondering if it was a Repro.
    I didn't post the link so Del couldn't jump me for the free advertising !

    It got too late to search it..... So I posted trying to get GI Bob to do some work

    Thx Guys,
    Lol, it's not you it's that damn corn farmer!

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    Quote Originally Posted by deldriver View Post
    Lol, it's not you it's that damn corn farmer!
    Last years crop because of the dry and heat was used for Bourbon.
    Yep..... Seller using up his product.
    Breaking the 1st rule of Dealing !!

    Edit to add: Speaking of Ole 'Otis Campbell' he must have just popped a top. Every time he does he sends me another Google picture album to show off !

    This one's titled:

    IBM 3877613 TN JLB
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    Ah the King of corn bought another IBM. He will soon have enough carbines to outfit the Third Army under Patton.

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