Diemaco C7

[CODFan]

Now onto the next build. I think we are talking in terms of years to collect the bits and pieces to complete this. As you can see - much work to do ....

As for the "2" on the barrel - I believe this indicated "for export"? Can anyone confirm.

Edit - Thanks to Rebel Rouser the "2" indicates Improved Chamber

Thanks

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[Sentryduty]

Look at that, a Short butt, I have one ever seen two of those fitted during my time, rather uncommon pieces.

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In the same photo of the close up of the butt marking, I notice there is a raised ridge that runs from the rear takedown pin to the stock trunnion, that must be a new lower receiver group update by Diemaco. I don't recall that ridge, on my issued rifles, but will have to go back and check some photos I have. An interesting little design evolution.

[browningautorifle]

a raised ridge that runs from the rear takedown pin to the stock trunnion

Yes, it's later.

[Sentryduty]

Yes, it's later.

I wonder when that came in? I know my early (19)86AA prefixed rifles didn't have it, but I think the newest I had was a (19)90AA serial range and I cannot recall it.

I seen a couple of (19)93 rifles but I never examined them that closely, the whole a rifle is a rifle, is a rifle thing...

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Also, Michael, do you need a cleaning kit oil bottle? I have a bunch kicking around I think, some are shipped unfilled too if I remember right.

[browningautorifle]

I wonder when that came in?

I'm too out of date. I didn't even use a C7A2. Saw them at distance.

[CODFan]

Also, Michael, do you need a cleaning kit oil bottle? I have a bunch kicking around I think, some are shipped unfilled too if I remember right.

Yes Sir! Thanks.

I also forgot I had a couple other parts .....

[browningautorifle]

A nice clean antique bayonet...I remember when they came out and were available as new...at about $175 CDN. That was before they became common.

[mrclark303]

The quality of build and finish on that lower looks superb, I only ever heard good things about Colt Canada and I can see why, thanks for sharing the pictures.

[Sentryduty]

If you want a new issue Bayonet 2000 the store "Supply Sergeant" in Edmonton had a couple for sale when I was last in. They wanted around $225 if memory serves and looked genuine from my look through the display case. I can't fathom where they might have got them from though, they are awfully new to be hitting surplus stores already.

The do sell online and ship.

[browningautorifle]

I'll bet the new ones can be had from the original suppliers. Mine came from a vet returning('08 I think)...he'd been issued a second one by some fluke and brought it unused directly to me...nice...

Here ya go! Bayonets - Eickhorn Solingen Limited