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Posted: 7/5/2016 9:51:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k-wad:
Here's my retro builds (so far!).... XM177E2- Brownell's A1 upper on an 80% lower, reworked and engraved by Braceman. Barrel is 11.5" from J&T with pinned/welded ar15sport moderator. http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg M16A1- Another Brownell's upper on a cheap Anderson lower. Barrel is ar15sport, furniture is all original USGI surplus. Bayonet was NOS GenCut with TWB marked scabbard (not shown). http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6133_zpssekyefkw.jpg I've since replaced the type D stock with a type E trapdoor stock and flash hider has been replaced with correct A1 birdcage. The type D stock and three prong are going to be used on my next project, a 605. Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 7/5/2016 12:19:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
This thread been needing a bump for a while now. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/GUZh5a" target="_blank">https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/26853903961_e6af7f5f04_h.jpg</a> NDS M16 by SoloDallas, on Flickr What bcg did you use in that? |
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Posted: 7/5/2016 1:26:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By magalops:
Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By magalops:
Originally Posted By k-wad:
Here's my retro builds (so far!).... XM177E2- Brownell's A1 upper on an 80% lower, reworked and engraved by Braceman. Barrel is 11.5" from J&T with pinned/welded ar15sport moderator. http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6691_zpsfqjcvuqf.jpg M16A1- Another Brownell's upper on a cheap Anderson lower. Barrel is ar15sport, furniture is all original USGI surplus. Bayonet was NOS GenCut with TWB marked scabbard (not shown). http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee450/kdwaddle/DSCF6133_zpssekyefkw.jpg I've since replaced the type D stock with a type E trapdoor stock and flash hider has been replaced with correct A1 birdcage. The type D stock and three prong are going to be used on my next project, a 605. Your XM177E2 came out great, isn't this the one you were going to shim the hammer over on? How did that work out? Have you fired it yet? Yep, that's the one. I ended up using 3, .005" shims on the right side of the hammer. Everything lines up perfect now, no binding and no excess side-to-side play. On the next 80% I do, I need to make sure all the jig plates are perfectly lined up before I start any cutting. Since the top plates are only indexed by the 4 bolts that hold them together, they can shift a bit if you aren't careful. |
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Posted: 7/8/2016 9:45:15 AM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/8/2016 11:57:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trimdad:
<a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg</a> That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2016 5:30:37 PM EDT
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Looks like the one at the Cody Wyoming firearms museum   |
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Posted: 7/10/2016 10:36:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stagepaint]
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While we are on museum pics.. I have some from the UDT/SEAL Museum.
Strange the one with the grenade launcher is a SP1 receiver, and is missing the front takedown pin and hammer pin. The guy at the front desk said "Everything is real, no replicas." Hmmmmm 
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Posted: 7/11/2016 2:49:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5437:
That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5437:
Originally Posted By Trimdad:
<a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/2C4D3D55-5AD4-4505-B2A7-363A7A1CDF75.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/597EF256-29C0-47BF-BA9E-661D7CFB4FDA.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/98ED774C-DF12-49BC-9951-D27FB55FEF4A.jpg</a> That's cool. Did you restore, referb, or build? Maybe a little bit of each. I did the entire thing using some new parts And a few real colt parts that were too damaged to Use otherwise. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2016 7:56:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: --FLEET--]
[#9]
In a recent TFB article, they pointed out some A1(ish) rifles were dusted off and used in response to the recent Baton Rouge police shootings.
It appears both receivers have been replaced. The upper now being a C7/A1 with shell deflector/A2 with field sights and lower being an A2. It also looks like the third pin has been removed so perhaps this department isn't full-auto friendly. Despite it being a sad and maddening situation, it's pretty cool to see these old rifles still in use. ETA: Would this configuration more likey be the result of colt using up old parts at the factory or being a surplus rifle with parts replaced? |
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MB, CAN
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Posted: 7/30/2016 8:07:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Lerch641]
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My new 10" Armalite and old Colt SP1
The Colt is from 1968 and bought/imported by my dad in the 70's, recently handed over to me. |
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Posted: 8/28/2016 5:31:50 PM EDT
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The old and the new. |
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Posted: 10/20/2016 4:40:58 PM EDT
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Added a Daewoo K2 to the retro pile.
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USA
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Posted: 10/21/2016 7:13:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/24/2016 11:44:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/25/2016 7:28:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trimdad:
First pics got messed up. So I'll try again, for our record <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg</a> That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 10/27/2016 8:00:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mtucker0624]
[#16]
Ok... Im a noob.. This is what I've got so far (outside of the two other M4s i've built)
My M16M1 replica is coming along. I hit a snag with my barrel though. Apparently, a 20" barrel with the A front post already installed is a tough item to find available. I ended up ordering a 20" barrel w/o the post, a post, a triangular hand guard "cup" (whatever thats called), and a retro straight delta ring and am in the process of having a gunsmith assemble all that for me. Im sure its going to cost me out the ass. Oh well. This is what I have so far. Anderson lower Brownells A1 Retro upper (no casing deflector) A1 stock from cheaper than dirt A2 grip from a previous build (Ill replace it with a A1 grip as soon as I get my hands on one. Not much difference though) Mil-Spec lower parts kit from Palmetto St Armory Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Group and Charging handle from Palmetto St Armory Retro teardrop forward assist. I even painted a rack number on the butt stock. My kids initial + her favorite number. I have all the other parts, but I'm at a stand still till I get this barrel situation resolved. Any advice or input on my build would be greatly appreciated. 
Edit: I am at a loss as to why my pics are showing up as red links... Anyone have any suggestions on that?? |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/27/2016 10:08:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mtucker0624:
Ok... Im a noob.. This is what I've got so far (outside of the two other M4s i've built) My M16M1 replica is coming along. I hit a snag with my barrel though. Apparently, a 20" barrel with the A front post already installed is a tough item to find available. I ended up ordering a 20" barrel w/o the post, a post, a triangular hand guard "cup" (whatever thats called), and a retro straight delta ring and am in the process of having a gunsmith assemble all that for me. Im sure its going to cost me out the ass. Oh well. This is what I have so far. Anderson lower Brownells A1 Retro upper (no casing deflector) A1 stock from cheaper than dirt A2 grip from a previous build (Ill replace it with a A1 grip as soon as I get my hands on one. Not much difference though) Mil-Spec lower parts kit from Palmetto St Armory Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Group and Charging handle from Palmetto St Armory Retro teardrop forward assist. I even painted a rack number on the butt stock. My kids initial + her favorite number. I have all the other parts, but I'm at a stand still till I get this barrel situation resolved. Any advice or input on my build would be greatly appreciated. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1155_zpsfpnhxodn.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1156_zpsi57tuvxq.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/statefan1107/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_1157_zps2z6rqybp.jpg Edit: I am at a loss as to why my pics are showing up as red links... Anyone have any suggestions on that?? You have to have a certain number of "post" before you photos show up in a thread. But the links work just fine. Second. As long as you like your build, that's all that matters. Now, my opinion. (FYI Im somewhat a newbie myself) Keep doing research. Check out the EE and gun shows and shops and look out for more "real" parts. Buy what you can when you can. Other than that Sorry you got infected with this retro sickness. I cant seem to shake it. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 11/5/2016 8:45:59 AM EDT
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MB, CAN
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Posted: 11/5/2016 2:38:01 PM EDT
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Good looking results!
Now I've gotta fight the urge to build an A1 off an upper I've got coming in... |
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Posted: 11/6/2016 2:28:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BROvet04:
That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BROvet04:
Originally Posted By Trimdad:
First pics got messed up. So I'll try again, for our record <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/5B2BEE66-43F9-429B-BBC0-0FFECFE55A9D.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/TRIMDAD/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/Mobile%20Uploads/1FADF78C-E271-4F67-B682-E1C09B1F635C.jpg</a> That looks outstanding now all you need is a grenade to put in the 203. That's surprisingly hard to get, lol The last cutaway 40mm I saw for sale was 300$. That's more than I have in each cutaway |
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Posted: 11/6/2016 6:18:59 PM EDT
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awesome
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EARRNHARDT3:
<a href="http://s7.photobucket.com/user/EARRNHARDT3/media/IMG_1330_zpsoxwctqua.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/EARRNHARDT3/IMG_1330_zpsoxwctqua.jpg</a> top : Colt SP1 middle : new built CAR 15 bottom: New built xm177E2 ( thanks again JT ) |
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Posted: 11/27/2016 10:38:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/27/2016 12:36:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cda97:
http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2014_zps5gqozssz.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2017_zps9f2o4dl2.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2016_zpsrtkqqtje.jpg</a>" /> http://<a href=http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/cda97/FullSizeRender%2018_zpsamlibcfx.jpg</a>" /> Nicely done. 
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Posted: 11/27/2016 12:46:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DBL-TAPER:
Looks like the one at the Cody Wyoming firearms museum <a href="http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/DBL-TAP/media/DSCN0965.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g479/DBL-TAP/DSCN0965.jpg</a> <a href="http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/DBL-TAP/media/6cdcad44-09dd-4395-ae90-d31e1986b162.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g479/DBL-TAP/6cdcad44-09dd-4395-ae90-d31e1986b162.jpg</a> I've stood in front of that one |
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Posted: 11/27/2016 8:02:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mauser48A: What bcg did you use in that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mauser48A: Originally Posted By SoloDallas: This thread been needing a bump for a while now. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/GUZh5a" target="_blank">https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/26853903961_e6af7f5f04_h.jpg</a> NDS M16 by SoloDallas, on Flickr What bcg did you use in that? Sorry have not seen you for a long time - it came with it |
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Posted: 12/4/2016 4:22:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/5/2016 12:30:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2016 5:52:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BROvet04]
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/30/2016 2:08:21 PM EDT
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Just put the finishing touch on my retro carbine with a vintage Surefire 6P 
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Posted: 1/2/2017 9:11:53 PM EDT
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2017 9:43:08 PM EDT
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Great to see a retro gun hunting - I do with all of mine as well.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2017 9:44:40 PM EDT
[#32]
Very nice! I remember building CAR-15s from kits in the early 80s like it as yesterday!
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2017 9:45:24 PM EDT
[#33]
Very nice!
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2017 9:48:21 PM EDT
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Cool! Nice work.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 1/24/2017 9:50:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Richard_in_LA:
I know that the KNS pins aren't exactly Retro, but It's a shooter, and I dont want to take any chances on wearing out the pin holes. <img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z96/rtrosendale/Retro/HPIM1535Small.jpg" border=0 id=img><img src="http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z96/rtrosendale/Retro/HPIM1542Small.jpg" border=0 id=img> Nice work! |
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Posted: 2/14/2017 11:44:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/18/2017 2:44:20 PM EDT
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WV, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2017 8:43:11 PM EDT
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Getting closer. Trying for m16a1
Need a1 upper and the door. Not sure on sling either 
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2017 9:48:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/13/2017 6:59:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
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Still unfinished, but getting there.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2017 8:06:55 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crzapy:
My M16A2 clone with flare launcher. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/231252/20170214-213236-146968.JPG 
This build uses a custom-built lower receiver from Black Creek Precision, which has M16A2 markings. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2017 12:27:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: evergreenskate]
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This is the first version of both my very first build and my very first AR. I'm planning on swapping out the ejection port door as soon as I can and I have a XM16E1 80% that's waiting to be engraved/anodized |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2017 7:57:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VaBeachGuy]
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My collection of Service Rifles, the A1 has an A2 lower, which I intend to replace with a correct lower. I need a 1903 to go into its place and the M14 is an M1A dressed up in an M14 surplus stock.
I also intend on selling the M4 (a PSA rifle), to help fund my XM16E1 build. At the top is an 1873 Trap Door, then an 1898 Krag. The M1 Garand has a Springfield receiver, the serial number dates it to late 1943. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/26/2017 6:05:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/19/2017 1:35:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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Don't you ever stop looking at great American classics.
American Gentleman's Classic Carbines by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 6/19/2017 3:46:51 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2017 3:47:40 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 7/17/2017 10:13:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/18/2017 12:56:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TigerHawk:
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Posted: 7/18/2017 4:13:06 PM EDT
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