I hope you cleaned the op rod, gas cylinder and all of its appendages as well. Remember, stainLESS is not rustPROOF.
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TJT
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Last Activity: 05-26-2023, 11:28 PM
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It's been through at least one rebuild, possibly a "parts" gun. It's a L-O-N-G way from original, or even "correct". It's an average,...Leave a comment:
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Yep. Not what you want/need in competition or a shtf situation.
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The M7 is, indeed, for the M16 rifle.
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Without pictures it could be worth any where from 500 bux to a couple grand. Need pictures--LOTS--of external AND internal parts and any markings....Leave a comment:
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In 40+ years of trigger time with the M1 rifle, I have NEVER had M1 thumb--not even close. Like Larry says, learn to PROPERLY operate the machinery and...Leave a comment:
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Looks more like an M7 for the M16/AR15.
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All of your "could be's"? are "yes"--they COULD be. As for the bolt--NM rifles were built with hand-fitted parts , not necessarily...Last edited by TJT; 05-13-2023, 12:53 PM.Leave a comment:
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Need to know the s/n range to help you.
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I've heard the same--one less machining step and not necessary for function or safety.
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Looks ok to me. What or why is it suspect in your eyes?
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IF you don't know EXACTLY what to look for, and where to look for it, walk away. Just because it has an NM op rod and a (supposedly) NM barrel, there...Leave a comment:
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Yep, cast receiver is a dead give-away that it's not the real deal.
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Garand ejection pattern is 1-2:00 with the last round ejecting at 3:00.
As for your cases being dented, just run 'em in a full-length sizing die...Leave a comment:
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The .22 caliber bullet is gonna' rattle around in that .30 caliber barrel like a horse turd in a post hole.
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Mr Stock,
Meet my friends Mssrs. MEK and 4-0 Steel Wool.
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Stripping an M1 RIFLE bolt is a piece of cake. A medium size, flat-blade screwdriver is the only tool necessary.
Now, the M1 CARBINE bolt---don't...Leave a comment:
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