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Methinks if George S. Patton had lived to see the venerable M14, he would have changed his opinion on the "finest battle instrument ever devised". Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection...

You got 5 good chuckles out of me on those... Thanks Allen!

Steve

Same here... :icon_lol:

There was some talk a few years ago about the need to "renew" your number on the do not call list. I've done that once for my folks, but they tell me calls are picking up again. May be worth...

Dang Hal, another nice one! Congrats on both your finds!

Steve

Nice find Hal!

Steve

I checked last night, no "S" stamped in the handguard. Thanks for your input J.J.!

Steve

Beautiful work, and very novel manufacturer on the receiver. Well done Marine! :1948:

Steve

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I've almost finished cleaning the rifle up and remembered I didn't share that the (empty and missing oil cap) cleaning kit was still in the buttstock.

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Started taking this one apart for a thorough cleaning and darn! Ol' Willy loaded her up with cosmoline! On the plus side, this just means I'll have more days to clean her up a little...

Merc,

I absolutely loved the job. My favorite to work on (and test fire after working on them in the field) was Ma Deuce. I even had an opportunity to do some limited work on the XM21 sniper...

Merc, I worked on everything from the M1911A1 up to the 4.2" mortar at the Direct Support Level (Brigade level maintenance). Mostly, we replaced parts so more of a gun plumber than a gunsmith. ...

Thanks Merc and John. Last question for John - are these replacements likely field (unit armorer or "direct support" as it was known in my day) or are they indicative of arsenal rebuild (given the...

John, so good to hear from you Sir! Thank you for your input on this rifle. I'm in it for ~650 clams so I feel great about it even with the couple replacement parts. It's still the closest thing...

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Gents,

I picked up a pretty nice 1903 Springfield Armory this week at my LGS. SN is 3840XX, SA bbl dated 12-09, J.F.C. cartouche, faint but there circle serif P behind trigger guard. All I see...

[QUOTE=nf1e;643945]Added a different butt and a MK 4 16x fixed. Still waiting for BCG, extended charging handle and adjustable gas block. Whatta Hobby!


I think you will like the MagPul butt much...

I'm not normally the envying type, but I envy your hobby/work. Nice stuff Marine!

Steve

Good point Vern. Sometimes my awesome typing skill/speed outruns my brain wave activity... :icon_lol::1948:

Steve

Nice one Ken! Is it 9mm or .30 Luger?

Steve

I had some Maker's Mark barrel select over rocks last night. Definitely an interesting take on a good bourbon.

Steve

Sweet!

Welcome aboard and enjoy the site!

Steve

My first was a Daisy VL. Still have it and a few rounds of the ever-so-rare ammo...

Steve