NM (Type 4) Buttplate for M1903A1

[OxfordAndy]

I'm looking for a National Match (Type 4) checkered buttplate to complete a project (this is the 12/1" checkered one).

I'd really like to hear from anyone who may have, or know of one for sale....or even a very good quality repro version could be considered.

I've been trawling the web but can't find anything other than the A3 10/1" or 16/1" versions.......

I've psoted this in the WTB section too

Thanks in advance for any recommendations

Andy

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[vintage hunter]

OxfordAndy, I know a guy who has some, PM me and I'll give you his email address.

[OxfordAndy]

vintage hunter - thanks so much! I've been in touch and have found just what i was looking for.

[Chuckindenver]

WTF is a type 4???more poyer info?

[OxfordAndy]

WTF is a type 4???more poyer info?

Chuck, like it says in the original post.......12/1" checker Trapdoor, NM as per USMC M1903A1.

Can't really make it any clearer than that.

if you would describe it or classify another way, would be happy to hear. Always learning.....

Thanks

[Rick the Librarian]

The so-called "Type" numbers were developed by Joe Poyer for use in his book. They have no basis in fact and are confusing. It is best to use a description rather than use the "Types". OxfordAndy did use a description in his initial post. I think Chuck's comment was meant to imply that the "Type" wasn't needed.

[OxfordAndy]

The so-called "Type" numbers were developed by Joe Poyer for use in his book. They have no basis in fact and are confusing. It is best to use a description rather than use the "Types". OxfordAndy did use a description in his initial post. I think Chuck's comment was meant to imply that the "Type" wasn't needed.

Good to know these are "Poyer" specific classifications, and maybe (without access to his book) they could be confusing.

[Chuckindenver]

Poyers book, though nicely done...is full of miss information,
too bad he wont make it right....i like the book, just bugs me when someone says Type 3 ect when trying to discribe it..
but to further what your asking...
actually there is 3 standard match buttplates.
first is the corse checkered buttplate, with trapdoor, used on some NM rifles, and some USMC rifles, second, is the corse checkered buttplate with trapdoor, and drawing numbers on the trapdoor and the buttplate itself, used after 1937. on some NM, sniper and special target rifles, 3rd, is a corse checkered buttplate with no trapdoor, some have drawing numbers as well, used on .22 call rifles. {and the most common}
its not recomended that you shoot a high power rifle without a shoot coat with these buttplates....youll be sorry.
i like the fine checkered buttplates , used 1910 to 1912 and again in 1918 to 1919...they are much nicer on a shoulder.

[OxfordAndy]

its not recomended that you shoot a high power rifle without a shoot coat with these buttplates....youll be sorry.

Thanks Chuck

I've got a meat tenderiser that looks much the same as the coarse checkered buttplates and have used it enought to undertsnad that a similar effect might be experienced shooting a buttplate with the same texture.

[vintage hunter]

It definitely ain't a good idea when wearing just a T- shirt. OUCH!!! Changed mine to a fine checkered one too.