+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 14

Thread: Need help identifying part

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member jond41403's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    581
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM

    Need help identifying part

    Hey guys, was hoping someone out there could recognize this part and tell me what it goes to. I'm 99.9% sure it is a firearm part of some kind. It came in a large lot of carbine and garand parts. This piece and another part which has been identified as an M3 grease gun part we're in the mix. Any help is very much appreciated, thanks
    Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	1.jpg‎
Views:	58
Size:	7.0 KB
ID:	137152   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_20240823_214858880.jpg‎
Views:	68
Size:	1.93 MB
ID:	137153   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_20240823_214921758.jpg‎
Views:	65
Size:	2.09 MB
ID:	137154  
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    Advisory Panel
    painter777's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Central Michigan
    Posts
    5,389
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Charlie-Painter777

    A Country Has No Greater Responsibility Than To Care For Those Who Served...

  4. The Following 4 Members Say Thank You to painter777 For This Useful Post:


  5. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  6. #3
    Legacy Member jond41403's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    581
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Thread Starter
    Wow Charlie you are the man! I even looked at an exploded diagram of an M3A1 and M3 grease gun and didn't see any part that resembled that so I don't know how this escaped me because naturally, after BAR identify the spring as being to a grease gun,, I naturally thought to look at the grease gun exploded diagram But didn't see anything that I thought was even close haha.Thanks brother!
    Last edited by jond41403; 09-05-2024 at 03:37 PM.
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

  7. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to jond41403 For This Useful Post:


  8. #4
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 01:09 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,334
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    12:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jond41403 View Post
    This piece and another part which has been identified as an M3 grease gun part we're in the mix.
    That is correct, mag catch guard for M3 SMG
    Regards, Jim

  9. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


  10. #5
    Legacy Member jond41403's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    581
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Thread Starter
    a big thank you to BAR and Charlie! Those parts would have driven me nuts without knowing what they were haha. Now they will go in a tiny little bag with the correct labels. Thanks again guys
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

  11. Thank You to jond41403 For This Useful Post:


  12. #6
    Advisory Panel
    painter777's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Central Michigan
    Posts
    5,389
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    JD,
    It was a late fix after problems in the field were reported of mags accidently being dropped. Prolly why it doesn't show up on the early exploded diagrams.

    Found this in WIKI:
    After new complaints were raised about accidental magazine releases and failure of the wire buttstock to remain in place in the collapsed position, two additional changes were made to M3 production and approved by Ordnance on 31 August 1944.[12] This included a small sheet metal guard around the magazine release button, and the inclusion of a stop between the two rods forming the wire stock at the butt end.[12]
    Charlie-Painter777

    A Country Has No Greater Responsibility Than To Care For Those Who Served...

  13. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to painter777 For This Useful Post:


  14. #7
    Legacy Member jond41403's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    581
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Thread Starter
    Thanks Charlie! That is some good information to know. You guys are the best, I always learn something every time I talk to you guys. Thanks again
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

  15. Thank You to jond41403 For This Useful Post:


  16. #8
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 01:09 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    30,334
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    12:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by painter777 View Post
    accidental magazine releases
    Initial mod was a simple sling loop wire welded across the button to keep things away from it.
    Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	1.jpg‎
Views:	29
Size:	47.8 KB
ID:	137156  
    Regards, Jim

  17. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


  18. #9
    Advisory Panel
    painter777's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Central Michigan
    Posts
    5,389
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Thx Jim,
    I couldn't find a picture showing the 1st fix and struggled how to type it clearly to be understood. So I just stayed on the subject of his part.
    Charlie-Painter777

    A Country Has No Greater Responsibility Than To Care For Those Who Served...

  19. Thank You to painter777 For This Useful Post:


  20. #10
    Legacy Member jond41403's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Last On
    @
    Location
    Tn
    Posts
    581
    Local Date
    10-03-2024
    Local Time
    03:20 PM
    Thread Starter
    That's a pretty cool attempt at a first fix though. Cuz usually the simplest thing works but not in that case I don't guess. Very neat, the M3 grease gun is one firearm I have just not really studied or read about much at all. They are cool as all heck. I would love to have fired one like BAR has
    "good night Chesty, Wherever You Are"

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Looking for an AK part.
    By NVGuy in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-20-2024, 11:29 PM
  2. Help identifying this part T-11 REX
    By mamyers in forum Milsurps General Discussion Forum
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-25-2018, 06:35 PM
  3. Mystery part sort of quiz to identify this part
    By RCS in forum Other LMG/HMG and SMG Forum
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 01-15-2017, 06:50 AM
  4. What is this part ????
    By mmppres in forum Milsurps General Discussion Forum
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-20-2015, 05:34 PM
  5. Upgrading the Ruger Mini-14 the Brownells Way, Part I and Part II
    By Newsfeed Hound in forum The Watering Hole OT (Off Topic) Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-24-2010, 11:07 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts