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    M40 Build Thoughts / Questions

    Weren`t the original M40 swivels a Remington factory swivel and the Wichita swivels not used until the M40A1 series?
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    One rifle and only one rifle

    You sir, have made a very good choice- almost my exact same thought.
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    #1 of 20 McMillan Commemorative M40A1...Thoughts?

    Here`s a link so it`s easier to see USMC m40a1 mcmillan commemorative edition : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com Beautiful rifle-
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    Help ID this old US Springfield Rifle

    Look and see if the bore is rifled and try matching with some photos and dimensions here: Springfield musket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It looks like your barrel might have been shortened, that might made finding the exact model a little harder.
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    USMC Green Redfield scope

    Pretty sure that`s the one- it`s still listed as of today.
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    USMC Green Redfield scope

    Looks pretty good- is it just the photo or is the finish on the eye piece and objective a different shade than the finish on the tube?
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    No. 4 mk1 (T) questions

    They were British made No.4 T`s that were sent into Indian service, well used and sometimes rebuilt by Indian arsenals. All the No. 4 T`s from Indian service I`ve seen have had the Isaphore (sp?)screw added to the fore stock to reinforce it for grenade launching. Some rifles fairly good...
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    Who all's got a "Vintage Sniper Rifle"

    http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/firearms-sale/417-how-post-pixs.html ( link is cut and paste from this website, all caps aren't mine)
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    Question - RVN era scopes

    The USMC M1941 sniper rifle, mounting a Unertl scope, was built using a M1903 Springfield. The M1903A3 rifle was modified to attach a short, receiver mounted scope- the modified rifle was designated as M1903A4. (Springfield Armory didn`t manufacture M1903A3 rifles- they were only manufactured...
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    Any one interested in a usmc M-70 Sniper Rifle

    And the reply from the CMP Auction forum webmaster: "Just like all of the other rifles we sell, they come with a certificate of authenticity. All rifles we receive are prior military ownership." Here is a link to the CMP forum where the question was placed Any body interested in a USMC Mod...
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    Any one interested in a usmc M-70 Sniper Rifle

    That`s a very good question, I`ve sent a question to the CMP auction staff asking what kind of documentation will be provided with the rifle to the auction winner. I`ll post the CMP reply when received.
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    Any one interested in a usmc M-70 Sniper Rifle

    The CMP auctions tend to end at prices above what a lot of the items are actually worth. The funds do go towards promoting the shooting sports and I certainly don`t begrudge the methods the CMP uses to raise capitol nor the prices that are willingly paid by the auction bidders. Still, I have...
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    Hi-lux m40 scope

    Re: Hi-lux m40 scope As I understand, from what people with hands on experience have reported, the Unertl style scopes were very good optically. The micrometer mounts, however, weren`t very well made. Reports of loss of zero, mounts shooting loose, adjustments (clicks) not being uniform or...
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    M1 Garand info

    Re: M1 Garand info <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MAGUA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't like the looks of the rear part of the Receiver it looks like it had been heated up for some reason.</div></div> The rear of the receiver was lead...
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    Another M1903A1 / USMC Sniper "look alike" begins

    Re: Another M1903A1 / USMC Sniper "look alike" begins <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former0302</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Scope arrived today (thanks again Two Man Attack) and I'm getting ready to ship the rifle to ChuckinDenver over at...
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