Colt 601 Build

[Madcap]

Searching and collecting parts for the 601 the last week or so has turned up an M16/SP1 Buttstock and a repo Triangle Charging Handle. An H&R stripped Blem 601 Sickside Lower with will be used for the bottom half with a chrome BCG from a former AirForce "GAU5A/A project.

The buttstock hasn't arrived yet but meanwhile I've been looking for an "Edgwater" buffer which probably isn't very realistic anymore, but a standard Colt M16/AR15 rifle assembly might be possible.
Pistol Grip, Hand Guards and Buttstock will be painted as close to what the Armelite/Colt 01 OD green was.

If anyone knows what the original pistol grip was made from... (Bakelite?) please let me know.

That's about it or now. Photos will be posted soon as more parts show up.

Thanks,

Dick

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[Sapper740]

If anyone knows what the original pistol grip was made from... (Bakelite?) please let me know.

Yes, they were painted Bakelite. Some for sale here: Colt Pistol Grip - AR15 / M16 / M16A1 - Retro Rifles

[RCS]

The Edgewater buffer when located is very expensive now, figure over $200 and maybe more.

All the early original parts are rare and you might have to depend on the reproduction parts.