I just purchased this rifle and would like to see what I may need to gently take it back to OEM.
Serial number 1738570, barrel date 3-43 .
I have not picked it up yet, but have spent a few minutes with it. (I have an uncut -6 op rod o the way as well as an original set of Type II lock bar rear sights.)
My questions:
It has a welded saw cut gas cylinder. If you were restoring this rifle, would you replace it ? If so, with a narrow base or a wide base?
When was this rifle manufactured?
Does the front sight look correct for a 1943 Springfield?
Finally, I am looking at Duff's book but my 1738570 serial falls about mid-way between two rifles, 1571899 and 1860650.
Does anyone have a data sheet for a rifle that is closer to my gun ?
Thanks, for any help.
Serial number 1738570, barrel date 3-43 .
I have not picked it up yet, but have spent a few minutes with it. (I have an uncut -6 op rod o the way as well as an original set of Type II lock bar rear sights.)
My questions:
It has a welded saw cut gas cylinder. If you were restoring this rifle, would you replace it ? If so, with a narrow base or a wide base?
When was this rifle manufactured?
Does the front sight look correct for a 1943 Springfield?
Finally, I am looking at Duff's book but my 1738570 serial falls about mid-way between two rifles, 1571899 and 1860650.
Does anyone have a data sheet for a rifle that is closer to my gun ?
Thanks, for any help.
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