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Posted: 9/16/2014 1:44:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: From everything I have seen online, the ASAs are the most weathered of the AR bring backs. I'm kind of bummed about the lack of carry handles. Makes you wonder what sights they had attached to them. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes, mine is chrome lined and has an F marked FSB. It came with a semi auto carrier for those that are keeping track. It's amazing how light the M4 is compared to the DPMS HBAR. Thanks EagleArmsHBAR for the quick reply! This seems like a smoking deal! I know it says "Fair" condition, but I like the finishes of those posted and it is something that can be beat up without care in a very useable rifle even if I have to swap a few bent front sights or trigger guards! The pictures and video's I have seen only show the carry handle and pop-up MATECH rear sights on these rifles. The outlines in the dirt in the picatinny rails on top of the receiver match both those installations. I don't think any of the night vision units were mounted on firearms as that would require a IR laser or holographic sight to be fitted to the rifles as well. I am glad to see owners of these guns sharing the pictures of them. Does anyone know if there is a place gathering up the serial number data? Richard |
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Posted: 9/16/2014 8:51:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The pictures and video's I have seen only show the carry handle and pop-up MATECH rear sights on these rifles. The outlines in the dirt in the picatinny rails on top of the receiver match both those installations. I don't think any of the night vision units were mounted on firearms as that would require a IR laser or holographic sight to be fitted to the rifles as well. I am glad to see owners of these guns sharing the pictures of them. Does anyone know if there is a place gathering up the serial number data? Richard |
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Posted: 9/16/2014 3:43:44 PM EDT
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I think it would be neat to have a compilation thread stickied somewhere that has serial number ranges compiled for these and what all was attached to them when they got 'em.
Here's what I have found on them - Mods let me know if we need to unlink to other sites: http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=1655382&page=2 http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?154114-Iraqi-DPMS-Carbines-from-Century-Arms http://www.theakforum.net/forums/28-romanian/171968-wasr-10-63-rifles-used-contractors-iraq-anyone-here-got-one-yet.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTIf-nFpWbU http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/08/05/dpms-rifles-iraq-slightly-used/ Any other threads or pics of these floating around? I saw one a long time ago here in GD with someone that had an old shirt stuffed in the pistol grip of the DPMS. I saw the AK Forum thread on WASR's and RPK's that a few of the posters here contributed photos. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 12:54:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think it would be neat to have a compilation thread stickied somewhere that has serial number ranges compiled for these and what all was attached to them when they got 'em. Here's what I have found on them - Mods let me know if we need to unlink to other sites: http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=1655382&page=2 http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?154114-Iraqi-DPMS-Carbines-from-Century-Arms http://www.theakforum.net/forums/28-romanian/171968-wasr-10-63-rifles-used-contractors-iraq-anyone-here-got-one-yet.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTIf-nFpWbU http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/08/05/dpms-rifles-iraq-slightly-used/ Any other threads or pics of these floating around? I saw one a long time ago here in GD with someone that had an old shirt stuffed in the pistol grip of the DPMS. I saw the AK Forum thread on WASR's and RPK's that a few of the posters here contributed photos. Some of them are already listed: http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?361967-Re-imported-AR15-Rifle http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187598 SOC video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atduHeWsBWE&list Richard |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 8:19:50 AM EDT
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... Any other threads or pics of these floating around? I saw one a long time ago here in GD with someone that had an old shirt stuffed in the pistol grip of the DPMS. I saw the AK Forum thread on WASR's and RPK's that a few of the posters here contributed photos. Page 3 of this thread near the middle. My 16" Hvy Bbl. 
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Posted: 9/17/2014 9:27:20 AM EDT
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Century is completely sold out of Bushmasters as of a few weeks ago. They are also sold out of the fair condition ASAs. Hopefully more of these will make it on the market soon. It looks like they still have some AKs and I am surprised no one here has posted pics of them.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 12:02:58 PM EDT
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Century is completely sold out of Bushmasters as of a few weeks ago. They are also sold out of the fair condition ASAs. Hopefully more of these will make it on the market soon. It looks like they still have some AKs and I am surprised no one here has posted pics of them. What are at AK's listed for? |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 12:20:59 PM EDT
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What are at AK's listed for? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Century is completely sold out of Bushmasters as of a few weeks ago. They are also sold out of the fair condition ASAs. Hopefully more of these will make it on the market soon. It looks like they still have some AKs and I am surprised no one here has posted pics of them. What are at AK's listed for? $389(Fair) - $439 (Very Good). New ones are $479. |
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Posted: 9/17/2014 9:09:08 PM EDT
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Got my ASA rifle today.
Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? Pics for posterity. 
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Posted: 9/17/2014 11:07:39 PM EDT
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There is a dealer in GA that acquired some Wasr 10/63 with the Metal side folding stocks from a contractor. There was only about 10 or so. Ha also had some glocks and Beratta 92's also.
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Posted: 9/17/2014 11:46:55 PM EDT
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I still love this thread. And still wished they woulve shipped to CA. just somethin about beat up old contractor AR's that makes me want a bunch of em
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Posted: 9/18/2014 12:46:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got my ASA rifle today. Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? Pics for posterity. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/406F3ACD-0D96-4B66-A084-C081293DE176.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/0FF7E77B-B67D-4EBD-97E6-90FFBC4374C5.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/AB84B104-5FBC-4F1D-BA84-A0F2CA87C232.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/A6D725B5-45AD-412F-884F-3449B4518819.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/80448FDE-C5C8-49C5-9DED-885CE7E76B6A.jpg |
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Posted: 9/18/2014 7:28:49 AM EDT
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Got my ASA rifle today. Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? ... Ugandan version of Paki Tape called "chromy spray" 
er uh, I got nothin 
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Posted: 9/18/2014 10:30:43 AM EDT
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I am so pissed at myself.
 I almost bought that exact gun Coctailer. It sat on Gunbroker for several weeks and the seller kept re-listing it. I spoke to him several times on it and the other one he was selling. I wanted that particular one pretty badly. I finally talked myself into buying it and it was gone ... 
Sweet purchase. I love all of the "character" that that gun has. 
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Posted: 9/18/2014 11:11:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am so pissed at myself. I almost bought that exact gun Coctailer. It sat on Gunbroker for several weeks and the seller kept re-listing it. I spoke to him several times on it and the other one he was selling. I wanted that particular one pretty badly. I finally talked myself into buying it and it was gone ... Sweet purchase. I love all of the "character" that that gun has. |
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Posted: 9/18/2014 4:32:52 PM EDT
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I tore my ASA dow just now to straighten the buffer tube (the stock was a bit crooked) and I did notice that the threads on the tube were a bit marred up and the inner lip of the buffer tube that holds down the buffer retainer was worn really thin. If I was making this my go-to gun, I would definitely replace the buffer tube. The upside to today's inspection is that if the ASA lower is held in the light just right, there is a small visible indication of where the SOC property tag was.
Other than that small issue, it is missing the front sling swivel. Neither of these issues are a problem for me since this will be a wall hanger once I get my home office built. Comparatively speaking, the DPMS is in much better shape, but then again it was rated as VG instead of Fair. Keep posting pics as you get your bring backs!
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Posted: 9/22/2014 11:06:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2014 5:18:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I realize I am a little late to the thread, but here is the DPMS I picked up with the SOC tag still on it. I have only seen one other with a sticker. http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah185/CampbellJ/Mobile%20Uploads/E5F4FBC2-363F-4FB2-AA05-0A16897034C2_zpsn3mgncff.jpg  And I guess you guys have seen the AKs Century has for sale too?   |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:00:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got my ASA rifle today. Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? Pics for posterity. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/406F3ACD-0D96-4B66-A084-C081293DE176.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/0FF7E77B-B67D-4EBD-97E6-90FFBC4374C5.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/AB84B104-5FBC-4F1D-BA84-A0F2CA87C232.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/A6D725B5-45AD-412F-884F-3449B4518819.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/80448FDE-C5C8-49C5-9DED-885CE7E76B6A.jpg Just today I received an American Spirit Arms ASA15 that has the upper receiver with the integral carry handle/rear sight. I am really happy to have it as my other ex-SOC ASA15 has the removable carry handle. I have not had much time to look it over yet, but it appears to be painted gray? I also received another ex-SOC WASR-10 (1970 trunnion date) and a Remington 870 Express Magnum that may also be from the SOC contract. I may have time to get some pictures this weekend. I am still at work now! Richard |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 10:22:23 PM EDT
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These are really cool, I would like to have one.
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Posted: 10/2/2014 5:58:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just today I received an American Spirit Arms ASA15 that has the upper receiver with the integral carry handle/rear sight. I am really happy to have it as my other ex-SOC ASA15 has the removable carry handle. I have not had much time to look it over yet, but it appears to be painted gray? I also received another ex-SOC WASR-10 (1970 trunnion date) and a Remington 870 Express Magnum that may also be from the SOC contract. I may have time to get some pictures this weekend. I am still at work now! Richard Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got my ASA rifle today. Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? Pics for posterity. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/406F3ACD-0D96-4B66-A084-C081293DE176.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/0FF7E77B-B67D-4EBD-97E6-90FFBC4374C5.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/AB84B104-5FBC-4F1D-BA84-A0F2CA87C232.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/A6D725B5-45AD-412F-884F-3449B4518819.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/80448FDE-C5C8-49C5-9DED-885CE7E76B6A.jpg Just today I received an American Spirit Arms ASA15 that has the upper receiver with the integral carry handle/rear sight. I am really happy to have it as my other ex-SOC ASA15 has the removable carry handle. I have not had much time to look it over yet, but it appears to be painted gray? I also received another ex-SOC WASR-10 (1970 trunnion date) and a Remington 870 Express Magnum that may also be from the SOC contract. I may have time to get some pictures this weekend. I am still at work now! Richard Ya, my ASA is painted gray on the barrel only. I would love to see some pics of yours!! Do they still have the AKs? Were WASRs the only kind they had? |
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Posted: 10/2/2014 9:56:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ya, my ASA is painted gray on the barrel only. I would love to see some pics of yours!! Do they still have the AKs? Were WASRs the only kind they had? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Got my ASA rifle today. Barrel looks like it was chrome with paint on it, but it attracts a magnet. Any insight on this? Pics for posterity. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/406F3ACD-0D96-4B66-A084-C081293DE176.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/0FF7E77B-B67D-4EBD-97E6-90FFBC4374C5.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/AB84B104-5FBC-4F1D-BA84-A0F2CA87C232.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/A6D725B5-45AD-412F-884F-3449B4518819.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x115/coctailer/Mobile%20Uploads/80448FDE-C5C8-49C5-9DED-885CE7E76B6A.jpg Just today I received an American Spirit Arms ASA15 that has the upper receiver with the integral carry handle/rear sight. I am really happy to have it as my other ex-SOC ASA15 has the removable carry handle. I have not had much time to look it over yet, but it appears to be painted gray? I also received another ex-SOC WASR-10 (1970 trunnion date) and a Remington 870 Express Magnum that may also be from the SOC contract. I may have time to get some pictures this weekend. I am still at work now! Richard Ya, my ASA is painted gray on the barrel only. I would love to see some pics of yours!! Do they still have the AKs? Were WASRs the only kind they had? I will try and get some pictures taken this weekend. WASR 10's were the only AK's I saw available. There were only a couple for the Remington 870 shotguns. Richard |
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Posted: 10/4/2014 2:29:43 PM EDT
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I realize I am a little late to the thread, but here is the DPMS I picked up with the SOC tag still on it. I have only seen one other with a sticker. <a href="http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/CampbellJ/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E5F4FBC2-363F-4FB2-AA05-0A16897034C2_zpsn3mgncff.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah185/CampbellJ/Mobile%20Uploads/E5F4FBC2-363F-4FB2-AA05-0A16897034C2_zpsn3mgncff.jpg</a> Nice! Mine (page 4 and 8) has enough of the tag left that I can see it was what you have. Thats cool they left yours on. |
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Posted: 10/16/2014 1:53:29 PM EDT
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Century is listing the DPMS rifles again. Item #RI2223Y.
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