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Posted: 4/18/2020 12:22:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PHMDLJR: XM16E1. Mostly Brownell parts with JSE 1/7 barell assy. I'm in aw of this rifle.  Same as I would be with any drop dead gorgeous women. Or a Winchester Henry repeader, or a 44/40 Colt single action revolver. http://village.photos/images/user/52622750-f94f-47ac-9ec1-3b7fad6df381/resized_e09c0b57-98db-49c3-9985-d616da13eb8e.jpg Names' Pat, cold war sailor Beautiful rifle sir!!! |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2020 12:33:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZipityDoodah: My son with our XM177E2 build covering the bank while riding a PBR Mk2 down the canal. Nodak upper/lower, Brownells barrel, Colt BCG and furniture. https://i.imgur.com/PZXrE83.jpg Gun tub on the PBR. Not ARs, but companion weapons to them. You know, for context... https://i.imgur.com/qYdb0Bd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bz51j18.jpg Cheers, Zip Cool |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2020 1:20:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fordtough25: Beautiful rifle sir!!! Thanks Ford man.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2020 6:15:21 PM EDT
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Here's a couple of beauties. BRN10's in case anyone is wondering.
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Posted: 4/18/2020 6:18:44 PM EDT
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 The US Soldiers Fighting To Bring Down Castro (1997)  ALPHA 66 v Pastors for Peace (pkg) (10News) The group was originally formed by Cuban exiles in the early 1960s and was most active in the late 1970s and 1980s. Alpha 66 presented itself as a patriotic organization that wished to undo the betrayal to the revolution that was Fidel Castro's government. Alpha 66's founding members included many Cubans who had fought as revolutionaries against the Batista government alongside Fidel Castro and Alpha 66's anthem directly references Fidel Castro as having betrayed the ideals that the group's members originally fought for. A number of Members were veterans of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and served with Brigada 2506.  Brigada 2506 Members being taken as POWs by Castro lead Forces. Their return to the US and President Kennedy honoring their efforts.    Alpha 66 had multiple founders including Eloy Gutirrez Menoyo, who had served twenty years in a Cuban prison for counterrevolutionary activities, and Antonio Veciana. Early on, some members of Alpha 66 also partook in the United States-sponsored Volunteer Program, which allowed Cuban exiles to form all-Cuban military units within the United States Army. Additionally, members of Alpha 66 received funding and training from the CIA; however, this support did not last. The CIA found that it had little control over the actions of Alpha 66 and, in many cases, Alpha 66 carried out operations without the CIA's approval or consultation, leading to the CIA ending its involvement with the group. Despite the lack of government support, Alpha 66 still managed to train its members throughout the everglades of Florida and conducted hits in Cuba. When the CIA originally supported the organization       The 1980s and early 1990s when they lost CIA support.                             Their actions specifically got the Florida Legislature to pass the State Antiparamilitary Training Act. |
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Posted: 4/18/2020 8:04:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2020 10:17:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LowplainsWindage]
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/22/2022 10:12:45 AM EDT
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A1 and A2 |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2022 9:54:14 AM EDT
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Traded a DSA FAL for this Colt SP1. Pictured with my HBAR Sporter.
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Posted: 2/28/2022 2:14:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2022 12:16:02 PM EDT
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I built this a few years ago with USGI & Brownells parts. Only thing I don't like is the shiny A1 FH. I'm going to replace it with something matte or parked. This represents what I used in basic and during the 92 riots in LA.
 
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Posted: 4/6/2022 10:54:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dsbock]
[#12]
I finally got all the parts for my repro Model 6450 together. I know the lower receiver isn't right, but until NoDak Spud (or H&R) offer the right ones again, this is what I could do.
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Posted: 6/3/2022 3:41:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LedDuck]
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Giving this thread a bump. My probably 1980s ex-police SP1 with M7 bayonet and surplus sling.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2022 6:26:58 PM EDT
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Picked up one of these for 1000 last week, nib with all of the stuff it came with originally.
I did a fake bakelite finish using duracoat satin clear mixed with minwax red oak (which made it chunky). Coated woth a brush and swirled it around. As it was starting to harden I dry brushed it for a mottled textured surface. Dry brushed flat tan duracoat, and flat black. Baked at 150 for several hours. Next day, lightly sanded w/ 1000 grit, recoated with satin clear, baked and lightly sanded again. Sanding it hits the raised texture and leaves those little chunks raw to simulate a dry bakelite look. The pictures don't do it justice, it looks much deeper in person. I also filled the stock with foam and added a sling loop to the grip. It looks and feels much better than the plain brown and hollow feel. Before:  After:    |
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Posted: 6/7/2022 3:40:34 PM EDT
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Beautiful work with the furniture!
Shoot, you could have made this it's own thread. It's been a while since I've seen someone detail their painting techniques for early furniture. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/11/2022 9:56:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FORDDIESELPOWER]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZipityDoodah: Here's my A1 build. Brownells upper, lower, and barrel, original furniture. Along with previously posted XM177E2, and friends on PBR 721. https://i.imgur.com/8Ag1CUp.jpg Cheers, Zip nice for hunting aligators |
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Posted: 6/11/2022 3:26:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gurn-blanston: Picked up one of these for 1000 last week, nib with all of the stuff it came with originally. I did a fake bakelite finish using duracoat satin clear mixed with minwax red oak (which made it chunky). Coated woth a brush and swirled it around. As it was starting to harden I dry brushed it for a mottled textured surface. Dry brushed flat tan duracoat, and flat black. Baked at 150 for several hours. Next day, lightly sanded w/ 1000 grit, recoated with satin clear, baked and lightly sanded again. Sanding it hits the raised texture and leaves those little chunks raw to simulate a dry bakelite look. The pictures don't do it justice, it looks much deeper in person. I also filled the stock with foam and added a sling loop to the grip. It looks and feels much better than the plain brown and hollow feel. Before: https://i.postimg.cc/zDpLvFkg/0524221735a-2.jpg After: https://i.postimg.cc/d0L1hb4k/0604221321a-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/8k37LPqp/0604221505-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/vBXbXXqF/0604221508-2.jpg Really nice work 
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Posted: 6/11/2022 3:48:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gurn-blanston: Picked up one of these for 1000 last week, nib with all of the stuff it came with originally. I did a fake bakelite finish using duracoat satin clear mixed with minwax red oak (which made it chunky). Coated woth a brush and swirled it around. As it was starting to harden I dry brushed it for a mottled textured surface. Dry brushed flat tan duracoat, and flat black. Baked at 150 for several hours. Next day, lightly sanded w/ 1000 grit, recoated with satin clear, baked and lightly sanded again. Sanding it hits the raised texture and leaves those little chunks raw to simulate a dry bakelite look. The pictures don't do it justice, it looks much deeper in person. I also filled the stock with foam and added a sling loop to the grip. It looks and feels much better than the plain brown and hollow feel. Before: https://i.postimg.cc/zDpLvFkg/0524221735a-2.jpg After: https://i.postimg.cc/d0L1hb4k/0604221321a-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/8k37LPqp/0604221505-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/vBXbXXqF/0604221508-2.jpg That looks fantastic! |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2022 6:42:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: gurn-blanston]
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Thanks! I'm currently working on making a slabside lower for it out of an 80% A2 lower that I had engraved with the "Mattel Marauder" markings. I milled off the right side today. I still need to clean that up and work on the rear of the receiver. That part looks tricky. I'll post pics when done.
Looks naked:  
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Posted: 9/10/2022 5:11:43 PM EDT
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I got tired of waiting, so I filled the markings with JB Weld, sanded it smooth, and gave it a coat of Aluma-Hyde II Dark Parkerizing Grey.
Pretty close match to the original Colt upper.  Attached File |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 9/12/2022 4:56:27 PM EDT
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Not super retro per se, but some effort was put into going that direction...
Copy of USAF GUU-5/P  Uses Brownells partial fence lower, upper and chrome BCG. Colt 6921 barrel with A1 flash hider pinned on by John Thomas. Old Colt grip, handguards and slip ring, Colt four position receiver extension and N1 stock . Small parts from AR15Sport. Much less effort to be retro here, my second tax stamp from twenty some years ago on a Bushmaster lower, Bushmaster C7 upper, PSA FN CHF 10.5-inch barrel. Colt N1 stock, four position receiver extension, handguards, etc. Less than real retro, but simple and a ton if fun to shoot. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2022 10:31:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RedTag]
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I'm new to the forum so here's my first post. This is a DPMS Panther I picked up at my local gun store a few years back for about $500. I would appreciate any input on it's origin as I can't find much info about a Panther with a 20" stainless barrel that is not a bull barrel. This is the gun when I first bought it.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2022 10:35:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RedTag]
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This is the current iteration. The handguard, adjustable stock, gas tube and gas block were all courtesy of Luth-AR. I apologize for the 45. It was just there.
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Posted: 9/17/2022 7:45:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RedTag: I'm new to the forum so here's my first post. This is a DPMS Panther I picked up at my local gun store a few years back for about $500. I would appreciate any input on it's origin as I can't find much info about a Panther with a 20" stainless barrel that is not a bull barrel. This is the gun when I first bought it. https://i.postimg.cc/rpN5PZ0Y/DPMS1.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/17/2022 7:47:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RedTag: This is the current iteration. The handguard, adjustable stock, gas tube and gas block were all courtesy of Luth-AR. I apologize for the 45. It was just there. https://i.postimg.cc/tTRFQdFR/DPMS2.jpg  Attached File |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/20/2022 1:10:14 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dsbock: I got tired of waiting, so I filled the markings with JB Weld, sanded it smooth, and gave it a coat of Aluma-Hyde II Dark Parkerizing Grey. Pretty close match to the original Colt upper. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144198/Colt_6450_Repro_jpg-2521282.JPG I’m inching to the same thing and filling in all the markings, EXCLUDING the SERIAL NUMBER on two of my NDS retro lower receivers, which isn’t illegal on a Class 1 firearm. I’ll either have have the NDS, along with their city and state engraved on the pistol grip tang or inside and under the trigger guard area. I know that eventually the supply issues with H&R receivers will be worked out in due time, but I was hoping to sell off all my virgin NDS lower receivers by now, but that’s not happening anytime soon, so I’ll push on sacrificing two lowers to build a M16A1 and XM16E1 clones. Mike is doing a hell of a job, which is greatly appreciated by many of us here, but at the same time, I do understand the frustration many of us are feeling. We do have options, but the only realistic one is that we wait for supply to meet the demand on these products to catch up. Since 80% receivers are now a NoGo in my state, waiting is now my only option since nobody is offering a service to convert M4/A4 lower receivers into a retro A1 lowers. Honestly, I couldn’t do Mike’s job since he has the patience of a Saint!! |
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Posted: 9/20/2022 1:33:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By --FLEET--: 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? Either way it blows the "Once an M16, always an M16" argument out of the water if you can simply remove the auto sear... |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2022 9:42:36 PM EDT
[#28]
Brownell's BRN16A1
 
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Posted: 4/1/2023 4:52:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FishKepr]
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 Attached File Attached FileMega A2 lower NDS A1 Upper from EE Brownell’s Retro 1/12 Barrel RTB BCG RTB LPK Larue MBT-2S Trigger USGI refurbished furniture from US Collector’s Ordinance (Type E stock w/trapdoor) |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 5:13:01 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2023 9:00:36 PM EDT
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Not sure if it shows up but here it goes
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Posted: 5/2/2023 9:01:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cxe1940: Not sure if it shows up but here it goes https://www.flickr.com/gp/132678091@N06/EPN18r7G0Y   Do retro never was's count..? BTW, getting re-ceracoated. The MARPAT grey almost glows in sunlight. |
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Posted: 5/2/2023 9:16:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rooster-X: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/ray-charles-i-cant-see-shit-283.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/480444/261605378_889538715063321_77670346613333-2192198.jpg Do retro never was's count..? BTW, getting re-ceracoated. The MARPAT grey almost glows in sunlight. |
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Posted: 5/2/2023 9:40:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Rooster-X]
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Thanks! Once I saw the recoilweb article, I had to build the "prototype" they wanted, but never did. Here's it's sibling, the uSOPMOD in tractor supply rattlecan camo....
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Posted: 5/2/2023 9:50:34 AM EDT
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I have found yet another thing I did not know I wanted but do now lol.
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Posted: 6/16/2023 5:56:28 PM EDT
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My 733 clone. Built on an H&R lower. I made one major change and suppressed it cause I’m not a heathen.
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Posted: 6/30/2023 10:09:26 AM EDT
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My 635 ish and 733 ish clones. The 633 is a LuthAR upper and CMMG lower, the 733 is a Brownells NDS upper and Aero lower.
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Posted: 7/1/2023 4:01:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stinkypol]
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/13/2023 12:35:36 PM EDT
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SP1 R6001-The original owner claims it came with the A1 stock but I've never seen one with it.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/24/2023 10:54:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sluggo2u2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HKaltwasser: SP1 R6001-The original owner claims it came with the A1 stock but I've never seen one with it. https://i.imgur.com/LzEwghA.jpg?1 I was wondering the same thing after looking through this thread. I have a Pre-ban Bushmaster carbine with a staked and welded barrel extension. He said it came with the A2 stock. |
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Posted: 7/25/2023 4:36:36 PM EDT
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M16-sh
Luth AR upper, PSA blem lower, Brownells pencil barrel with an old 3 prong flash hider I had in the parts bin. Brownells OD green furniture, an old sling from my sling box and a Colt M7 bayonet.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 6:58:51 PM EDT
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Scratched the retro itch with psa freedom week, aero ch, snuck a few upgrades in with a aim trigger pack, fiber front post and a sling I made
Anyone have a spare retro pistol grip laying around?  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/28/2023 10:41:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rooster-X: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/ray-charles-i-cant-see-shit-283.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/480444/261605378_889538715063321_77670346613333-2192198.jpg Do retro never was's count..? BTW, getting re-ceracoated. The MARPAT grey almost glows in sunlight. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rooster-X: Originally Posted By cxe1940: Not sure if it shows up but here it goes https://www.flickr.com/gp/132678091@N06/EPN18r7G0Y /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/ray-charles-i-cant-see-shit-283.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/480444/261605378_889538715063321_77670346613333-2192198.jpg Do retro never was's count..? BTW, getting re-ceracoated. The MARPAT grey almost glows in sunlight. Shades of the LaFrance special |
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Posted: 8/19/2023 1:57:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2023 8:23:02 PM EDT
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 Colt 733 all original parts on a US Anodized lower |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2023 5:18:26 PM EDT
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Got my Hydramatic together. It has a Shark Arms upper as a place holder. Most of the parts were hound on the EE or GB.
  
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2023 6:18:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: creecher]
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RT Plane, 1969. Preparing for mission into Cambodia. (MACV-SOG)
https://ibb.co/72DW1jG https://ibb.co/kh126n1. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2023 5:26:01 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Couch-Commando: Retro carbine configuration is done. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/74831/20190626_104035_jpg-994054.JPG Magnificent. What's the M203? USGI heatshield? Scheming a similar build with my 733. |
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Posted: 10/2/2023 12:02:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cyclone: Shades of the LaFrance special  1917 American LaFrance Special - Will the restored engine start? Something like this? |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/3/2023 12:28:34 AM EDT
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My 723 build.
The upper I purchased from the EE has a Brownells 16" retro barrel. The lower is a Tactical Machining 100% Standard cheapy Anderson LPK and a Brownells repro carbine stock made by B5. Pardon the Louis Vuitton magazine but, I'm a classy guy!  
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