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A small number of M1D sniper rifles with Weaver K4 60B scopes were sold by the CMP some years ago. There is little doubt that these scopes were used on M1D's. The area of contention has to do with...

Ray, Thanks for the historical info. Rick

Colt has been known to stamp special serial numbers on pistols special ordered by groups such as members of military units. This might be from one of those special orders.

Ray, I hate to say this but what we are seeing now is probably going to go on for a very long time - maybe forever. What buyers are willing to pay has been etablished and manufacturers and...

Matt and Ray, Are you guys kidding? M80 is going for over $0.70 per round right now in the marketplace. Rick

WTS - USMC E-tool Carrier - Coyote Brown - NSN 8465-01-519-7815 - very good condition. Can send photos if desired. $10 plus $4 US shipping. Thanks! Rick

Jim, The MC-1 USMC scope has external adjustment turrets while the commercial scopes have windage and elevation adjustments that are under conventional screw on caps. Otherwise the MC-1 and the...

WTS - USN OD Utility Cap (from before the advent of BDU's). Large. Mint condition. Just like the USMC utility cap except for the absence of the EGA insignia. You can look like Gunny even if you...

Here's my take on the M1D in vintage sniper rifle competition. Bolt rifles have a distinct advantage because the shooter doesn't have to get out of position to reload. Remember you are single...

Bruce, Loctite sells a kit to "refurbish" stripped female threads. It works quite well as long as there is still some threads left. ...

Stan, it appears that the Weaver K4-60B scopes ordered by the Army were off the shelf scopes. There is nothing visually evident about them that says otherwise. Rick

John, I don't think anyone knows exactly how many M1D's were actually converted to use the K4-60B scope but one thing is for sure, it was a relatively small number. I have heard that only about one...

Like Tuna, I have seen both Winchester and Federal .45 ACP cases with small primers.

Dave, In time, I have found all 8 rd magazines with smooth followers (meaning those without the dimple on the follower) to be problematic. That can be avoided by changing out the springs every...

Brad, I can't answer all of your questions but there are a few things I can tell you that might help. Firstly, I found that I had approx. 5% perforated primers when using Winchester small rifle...

1903 rifleman, Good luck getting that set up approved. It is most definitely a post 1953 configuration. It's a nice set up for sure but the odds are stacked against it ever being approved.

These rifles had Weaver K4-60B scopes and required a special 1" mount. A number of these rilfes were included in the M1D CMP lottery of the 1990's. The parts for this set up use to be available at...

Bud, I can't answer your specific question but you might want to try to obtain a copy of the tech manual for this weapons system which is TM 9-1005-306-10, Operator's Manual for 7.62 mm M24 Sniper...

Ira, I can not speak to the issue with regards to Marines but Army Airborne troops used the M1950 weapons case when jumping sniping rifles. I will send you a copy of an article I wrote concerning...

Ira, You are correct - the photo is from Korea. It was depicting the old and new - in terms of winter uniforms. However, it also depicted the old (M1941) and the new (M1C) sniper rifles. I have...

Ira, That is a beautiful rifle. Congratualtions! Rick

Ira, The standard GI recoil spring is a 16# spring. Most modern 5" barrel 1911's use either a 16# or 18# spring. Commander or Officer models use heavier springs. I have found that some pistols...

There have been many commercial versions of the TL-29 marketed over the years. This tool has been very popular both in its miliary and commercial versions for many decades due to its great utility. ...

WESTERN CARTRIDGE CORPORATION:
Type: .45 ACP Ball
First Non-Corrosive Lot Number: 6375
Date: November 1952
First SAFE Headstamp: WCC 53

I believe that each click is 1 MOA. However, I have no idea of the total range of adjustment.