Just recieved my M1icon from Ellwood Epps. It was in mediocre shape. Not anywhere in the vg condition that was listed on the website ... but no real biggie... I guess as that's what happens when you buy sight un-seen and rely on someone else's judgement. I was disappointed in a way as I have dealt with Epp's before and they were great.This experience has taken them down a notch or two with me.

Anyway...... I test fired it yesterday & everything is a-ok with regards to function. The barrel (internally) is good: decent rifling, good bore and it shot well too. I'm really hoping to turn this around and make a bad situation better. I've always wanted an M1 and now that I got this one I guess it'll have to make do. I am confident it can be revived. Like I said it functions great and shoots well but cosmetically.... I'd give it a 2 out of 10. I will remain positive though and make this a learning experience. I 'll use this opportunity to learn a lot more about the M1 and get to know this one intimately as I rebuild it.

Do I regret buying it? Not really.... like I said it was something I 've wanted for a while and am happy to add it to my collection. Did I pay too much? Absolutely! I figure about $250 too much when I look at the ones in the EE for the same $$$! I think this one is no where near the condition of what was advertised...


So here goes.....
What should I use on the metal.... again as it is worse than described. The only blueing left is on the reciever. The entire barrel, gas tube and action has NO blue left on it what so ever so before this turns into an anchor...... I need to fix it up.

I need to replace the stock too. I was warned that the wood was rough but.... mine is REALLY rough. My forestock is split . Is the Boydd's stock decent for the M1? I have used their 10/22 stock and it was great. How well do they fit in it?

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