The SMLE 1903-1989
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  1. 07-18-2021 08:27 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by USGI View Post
    Charlie: Tell me with a straight face what a "straight face" is


    The shape of the Band's Front corner where the hand guard's front edge snugs up to.
    Some call it the Shoulder. I call it the face.

    Here is the one on Ebay (Which Sold) it is a Round Face:



    2 Pics Here from a S'G' 3,641,XXX is a 3 weld Square Face:





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