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  1. cplnorton

    M40 stocks are these original

    Here is a little better side by side with a 1969 CMP Remington 700 Govt Sniper and a 1966 M40 stock off a Marine rifle. The pistol grip extends further down on the 1969 stock than the 1966. Also on the 1969 stock the bump behind the rear sight isn't as pronounced. Even from distance you can...
  2. cplnorton

    M40 stocks are these original

    I have noticed as I've researched these rifles that there are variations in the stocks between early and late. This is a 1966 stock vs my buddies 1969 from the CMP. His 1969 on top, my 1966 on bottom. Notice how the 1969 pistol grip extends further down just like the OP's two above. Also...
  3. cplnorton

    M40 stocks are these original

    Here are two stocks that came off Marine M40's. Both were on 1966 rifles.
  4. cplnorton

    M40 stocks are these original

    I commented on these on facebook. The hump behind the safety isn't as distinct on these and some other features are just a tad different. But on facebook you could see the brass pin on the left side of the stock. Personally I do think they are most likely real, I just think they are...
  5. cplnorton

    Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

    I just realized I forgot to upload the Marine Document with the rifle's serial number on it.
  6. cplnorton

    Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

    I have only ever seen one Warner Swasey in either the M1908 or M1913 variation (in person), that was real and wasn't a restoration. They are extremely rare as most had their mounts removed or were destroyed by the early 1930's. This is one from the last block made in July 1918. It is in the...
  7. cplnorton

    Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

    The books really are sort of out of date on the Warner Swaseys. There is a Gentleman named Promo who posted some of his research on the Warner Swaseys and I'll be honest this explains the serial ranges much better than any book. I've seen the exact same rifle serial number and scope ranges...
  8. cplnorton

    Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

    Yes sir. The Marines started to drill the additional gas escape hole on all receivers they re-barreled after the fall of 1938. It was a safety precaution because of the terrible ammo of the day.
  9. cplnorton

    Likely the Earliest Marine Sniper Rifle that still exists, from 1909

    I thought you guys might like this one. This rifle has a lot of historical value to the Marine Sniper program. This is likely the earliest Marine Sniper rifle that still exists. If you are not aware, the first "official" US sniper rifle was the M1908 Warner Swasey. It was adopted in 1908...
  10. cplnorton

    Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!

    While not the M40A1-A6, here are the US bolt Action Snipers for the previous Century that lead to them.
  11. cplnorton

    M1917 vs M1903

    The 1903 became the main match rifle because it was the main service rifle at the time. It was just the tradition. The Krag was used as the match rifle until the M1903 took over about 1909. It was the same story when later the M1 Garand, M14, and M16 all became competition rifles. It was...
  12. cplnorton

    M40A1 USMC spec clip slot drawing.

    The one Sinister shared is the original M40, Remington drawing. The ones Mace shared is from the PWS build guide for the M40A1. :) I'm glad it will help people and I don't have to break my word about not sharing it. :)
  13. cplnorton

    M40A1 USMC spec clip slot drawing.

    Random Guy makes some really good points and honestly, each era of the M40A1 build program was a little different. It just depends on which era you want to build it to. The "official" M40A1 build guide is from the 1990's, when the shop was still the RTE shop and they were working on the C...
  14. cplnorton

    M40A1 USMC spec clip slot drawing.

    They had machinist drawings that gave the exact specs for the PWS Clip Slot to the receiver, but you are correct that the original M40 Remington Clip Slot was just a fuzz wider especially in the rear. The Marines detailed when you fit a New Unertl Mount to an original M40 receiver, you only had...
  15. cplnorton

    M40A1 USMC spec clip slot drawing.

    Ok, so I have good news and bad news. The good news is I have the actual PWS clip slot Machinist drawings from the M40A1 build guide from the 1990's. I found it at the National Archives. The bad news is I gave my word I will not share the actual drawing. So if you have a question on a...
  16. cplnorton

    group by on M40a1 barrels

    A funny note on the rough finish. It actually predates the Schneider barrels by over 20 years. The neat thing from searching in the archives you see the same stuff just over and over. On the rough finish on the barrels. The first time I've saw the Marines request the barrels to have a...
  17. cplnorton

    group by on M40a1 barrels

    Just to add a little context. Frank's measurement of .875 +/- .010 is exactly the Marine Corps specs from their M40A1 blueprints I pulled from the archives. The blueprints of the barrel are dated 1999. By then the Marines were installing Schneiders on the M40A1. I do have a original M40A1...
  18. cplnorton

    "Dads" M1

    That is an awesome story and what a testament to a son's love for his father. I have to admit it really touched me as I hope my own boys will think that much about me. You are a good son sir and I know your father is looking down on you smiling. :)
  19. cplnorton

    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    I freaking love you Ryan. lol But no you guys are all right. Remington made them in house for the M40 and put them on the M40 stock. The Wichitia's did not come around till the M40A1. It actually details the specs, and finishes for them in the original Remington M40 Contract. Then they...
  20. cplnorton

    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    Yeah glue, clamp, and run some brass pins in there and it would be stronger than the rest of the stock. I would not hesitate to fix that and would not be afraid of it at all. It def could serve till another Ebay listing pops up.
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