The early tubes are nickled brass, NOT stainless steel. Also, the sectional cleaning rod in the cloth tube is post WWII.
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I have a Mauser made in the 30's. Fun as hell to shoot and always a conversation piece at the range. The barrel is a little tired. There is a guy in WA...Leave a comment:
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Not if you live in the PRK (the People's Republik of Kommiefornia).
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The pull through fits in one end of the oiler, hence the double-ended oiler.
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No WWII or Korean vintage M1 rifles were made originally in .308 or 7.62 NATO because the round was non-existant. They were all chambered in the correct...Leave a comment:
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All of the lumber. Also quite prevalent are M1907 slings marked MILSCO 1943. Stampings not even CLOSE to original. Single-slot gas cylinder lock screws....Last edited by TJT; 04-08-2019, 12:06 PM.Leave a comment:
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There were 2 kinds of -9 op rods: early has a radiused outside and late has the flat side. I need a picture of your op rod on the outside of where the...Leave a comment:
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Full length-double ended oiler (the short one you have is not correct), grease pot and moustache brush.
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The op rod should be a flat-side -9.
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An "in process" stamp shows that a certain dimension has been checked and that it is "in spec".
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And DO NOT crimp the case neck--accuracy will seriously suffer.
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The NFR marked stock is correct for that serial number range. M1 rifles were NOT assembled in sequential order. Receivers were numbered and stock piled...Leave a comment:
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It means the hole is out of spec and dangerous to use. Send the rifle to me for proper disposal.
Just kidding. It's just an "in process"...Leave a comment:
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Another "wives tale". There are no recorded instances of the shooter being injured by an op rod breaking.
MAYBE if you're a lefty, as...Leave a comment:
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Don't waste your time with the OP. I seriously doubt he'll be back because we didn't tell him what he wanted to hear. Just my $.02.
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Johnny Law is looking for you because you STOLE it!!!
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One of my M1 rifles has an un-cut op rod. I'm not the least bit concerned about it.. It works fine. Remember this--WWII was won with millions of un-cut...Leave a comment:
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LMR replacement barrel. Rifle was rebuilt some time in its life. LMR barrels were used by IHC-they didn't make their barrels. Some LMR's were used by...Leave a comment:
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There is only ONE serial number on an M1 rifle--the number on the receiver heel below the makers name. The numbers on ALL other parts are drawing numbers...Leave a comment:
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Need a picture of the op rod track without any grease in it or wash-out from the flash. Natural outdoor lighting will be most helpful.
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