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Posted: 6/30/2015 11:40:57 AM EDT
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Mine. Sort of a Frankenstein. Nodak lower, surplus Colt upper and bbl, surplus early M16 stock (no trap door) and furniture, surplus 3 prong FH. Lauer Duracoat Colt Gray finish.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2015 12:30:38 AM EDT
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that NDS lower is TITS. i need to sbr one for permanent retro goodness one day.
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USA
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Posted: 7/6/2015 3:35:14 PM EDT
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So light (but long), compared to my go to AR with an ACOG, SF light and PEQ15
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Posted: 7/8/2015 6:45:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
My retros. 1977 Colt SP1 Sporter <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/027_zpswxk4s5my.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/027_zpswxk4s5my.jpg</a> 1981 Colt SP1 Carbine <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/004_zpslifd66rd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/004_zpslifd66rd.jpg</a> 1986 Colt AR15 A2 Sporter II <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II_zpsahfvdm9n.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Colt%20AR15A2%20Sporter%20II_zpsahfvdm9n.jpg</a> Clone builds: Model 602 <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/602e_zpssp09bdvo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/602e_zpssp09bdvo.jpg</a> Model 653 <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpswdihn7gs.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpswdihn7gs.jpg</a> XM177E2 <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/XM177E2/XM177E2_zpswcpd6ygh.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/XM177E2/XM177E2_zpswcpd6ygh.jpg</a> XM607 <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/XM607/001_zpsoxggaq1l.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/XM607/001_zpsoxggaq1l.jpg</a> XM16E1 (late variation) <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/XM16E1/005_zpssbeepdma.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/XM16E1/005_zpssbeepdma.jpg</a> M16A1 ( early to mid-1970s) <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpsu5szhboj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpsu5szhboj.jpg</a> M16A1 (late 1970s ) <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/040_zpsllyae8at.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/040_zpsllyae8at.jpg</a> Model 723 (early) <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpsl5wep8i9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/001_zpsl5wep8i9.jpg</a> Model 723 (late/transitional) <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/007_zpsvmuzcvwo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/007_zpsvmuzcvwo.jpg</a> Model 727 <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/015_zpsgdatmjkg.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/015_zpsgdatmjkg.jpg</a> I have now begun on building a Model 605 clone. <a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Model605_zpsaf284bb7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202014/Retro%20ARs/Model605_zpsaf284bb7.jpg</a> Damn.... Nice collection. 
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Posted: 7/8/2015 7:31:08 PM EDT
[#6]
DAYUM NICE!
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Posted: 7/9/2015 7:44:16 AM EDT
[#7]
Nice is an understatement. It's fantastic.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2015 7:06:44 PM EDT
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Smashing pictures jrs93accord!
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Posted: 7/15/2015 2:33:10 PM EDT
[#9]
Thanks guys. I cannot wait until I get the 605 finished in a few months.
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Posted: 7/16/2015 5:33:46 PM EDT
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MKay, I took the plunge.
I was kind of disappointed at the look of my clone (lower, basically) and just went and bid on an actual SP1. Enough is enough (couldn't find a proper lower, all the colors seemed off etc. etc.). These are the seller's images, reproduced here with permission (and gun already paid for). Waiting on shipping AND 10 days background check to clear. New photos soon.  Original 1980 Colt SP1 by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:43:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2015 11:10:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#12]
Since I live in California, I had to reject shipment of that SP1 up there and get a refund. It's banned by name here in California. I didn't know that when I purchased it. I freaked out when I came to know what the outcome of this could have been. That stuff simply can't enter California.
So got a refund and got me this. I was real sad, now no more. A full Nodak Spud brand new upper and lower, model 601 (non-trap door). This is at least legal (and between us, it looks great - hopefully it'll shoot great, too; 10 days background check started today).  Nodak Spud M16A1 by SoloDallas, on Flickr  |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 12:18:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Shotgun12]
[#13]
Ah yes. This one looks allot less dangerous than that first evil looking Black Demon rifle. 
How can you guys put up with that kind of crap??? Nice rifle though. 
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Posted: 7/25/2015 12:27:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shotgun12: Ah yes. This one looks allot less dangerous than that first evil looking Black Demon rifle. How can you guys put up with that kind of crap??? Nice rifle though. I'll tell you the truth. I came a year ago from Italy, and it was very different there. Wasn't expecting this much of regulation here. It's "worse" than it was in Italy, for absurd it may sound. But there wasn't a firearm "banned by name" there. Never heard of this, it was the first time for me. I am not sure of what to think. Better not to think much of this. I wouldn't want to sound like I am complaining, as it's too soon for me. Just got here, though I was born here a long time ago, I haven't grown up here. I won't complain, I will just enjoy what I can  |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 1:09:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Shotgun12]
[#15]
You seem like a good guy, with a good attitude, however since you ARE an American, and there are things that can and should be done.
Some won't even consider doing anything .... and that's really sad. It's your right to complain, and the situation out there is totally unacceptable. No way I could live like that. Anyway, under the circumstances, I guess you're lucky to own that nice rifle. Good luck. |
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Posted: 7/25/2015 11:14:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shotgun12: You seem like a good guy, with a good attitude, however since you ARE an American, and there are things that can and should be done. Some won't even consider doing anything .... and that's really sad. It's your right to complain, and the situation out there is totally unacceptable. No way I could live like that. Anyway, under the circumstances, I guess you're lucky to own that nice rifle. Good luck. Thanks brother. I know exactly what you mean and how. It's just too soon for me to start complaining. I don't think I've earned it, if that makes sense to you: I need to be here (and I want to die here, just like I was born here, Dallas, TX class '68) longer than just a year to earn my right to complain about things. If I did it earlier - I feel - I would be just like one of those one-too-many pussies that open their mouths at any chance to speak bad about this country (or state, or city, ... ). I want to be different. I want to be a classic American like the ones I have dreamed about when I was just a kid, dreaming about America (the USA) from Italy. That's what I have in mind. Work in progress. Be well, Fil (Phil) |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 11:31:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Thanks brother. I know exactly what you mean and how. It's just too soon for me to start complaining. I don't think I've earned it, if that makes sense to you: I need to be here (and I want to die here, just like I was born here, Dallas, TX class '68) longer than just a year to earn my right to complain about things. If I did it earlier - I feel - I would be just like one of those one-too-many pussies that open their mouths at any chance to speak bad about this country (or state, or city, ... ). I want to be different. I want to be a classic American like the ones I have dreamed about when I was just a kid, dreaming about America (the USA) from Italy. That's what I have in mind. Work in progress. Be well, Fil (Phil) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By Shotgun12:
You seem like a good guy, with a good attitude, however since you ARE an American, and there are things that can and should be done. Some won't even consider doing anything .... and that's really sad. It's your right to complain, and the situation out there is totally unacceptable. No way I could live like that. Anyway, under the circumstances, I guess you're lucky to own that nice rifle. Good luck. Thanks brother. I know exactly what you mean and how. It's just too soon for me to start complaining. I don't think I've earned it, if that makes sense to you: I need to be here (and I want to die here, just like I was born here, Dallas, TX class '68) longer than just a year to earn my right to complain about things. If I did it earlier - I feel - I would be just like one of those one-too-many pussies that open their mouths at any chance to speak bad about this country (or state, or city, ... ). I want to be different. I want to be a classic American like the ones I have dreamed about when I was just a kid, dreaming about America (the USA) from Italy. That's what I have in mind. Work in progress. Be well, Fil (Phil) Great attitude! I have a friend that was born and raised in communist Poland, he is now the proudest most patriotic American I have ever met.
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Posted: 7/25/2015 11:40:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Since I live in California, I had to reject shipment of that SP1 up there and get a refund. It's banned by name here in California. I didn't know that when I purchased it. I freaked out when I came to know what the outcome of this could have been. That stuff simply can't enter California. So got a refund and got me this. I was real sad, now no more. A full Nodak Spud brand new upper and lower, model 601 (non-trap door). This is at least legal (and between us, it looks great - hopefully it'll shoot great, too; 10 days background check started today). <a href="https://flic.kr/p/wrmK8L" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3743/19977662782_86bc64322f_h.jpg</a> Nodak Spud M16A1 by SoloDallas, on Flickr <a href="https://flic.kr/p/wrmKc3" target="_blank">https://farm1.staticflickr.com/484/19977662972_2f22210d29_h.jpg</a>Nodak Spud M16A1 by SoloDallas, on Flickr Nice clone, being that you cant own a colt can you trade me the selector on you 601 for a no tick colt semi selector? |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 7/25/2015 8:21:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Thanks brother. I know exactly what you mean and how. It's just too soon for me to start complaining. I don't think I've earned it, if that makes sense to you: I need to be here (and I want to die here, just like I was born here, Dallas, TX class '68) longer than just a year to earn my right to complain about things. If I did it earlier - I feel - I would be just like one of those one-too-many pussies that open their mouths at any chance to speak bad about this country (or state, or city, ... ). I want to be different. I want to be a classic American like the ones I have dreamed about when I was just a kid, dreaming about America (the USA) from Italy. That's what I have in mind. Work in progress. Be well, Fil (Phil) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Originally Posted By Shotgun12:
You seem like a good guy, with a good attitude, however since you ARE an American, and there are things that can and should be done. Some won't even consider doing anything .... and that's really sad. It's your right to complain, and the situation out there is totally unacceptable. No way I could live like that. Anyway, under the circumstances, I guess you're lucky to own that nice rifle. Good luck. Thanks brother. I know exactly what you mean and how. It's just too soon for me to start complaining. I don't think I've earned it, if that makes sense to you: I need to be here (and I want to die here, just like I was born here, Dallas, TX class '68) longer than just a year to earn my right to complain about things. If I did it earlier - I feel - I would be just like one of those one-too-many pussies that open their mouths at any chance to speak bad about this country (or state, or city, ... ). I want to be different. I want to be a classic American like the ones I have dreamed about when I was just a kid, dreaming about America (the USA) from Italy. That's what I have in mind. Work in progress. Be well, Fil (Phil) You NEED to move back to Texas. :) |
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Posted: 7/25/2015 8:48:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2015 11:25:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid:
<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Iron_Airship/media/pre%20chrome%20colts.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/Iron_Airship/pre%20chrome%20colts.jpg</a> The pre-chrome Colt barrels. VP (1x14 future 601 project) VP12 Part of my 602 clone MVP12 not real sure what Im going to do with this 
MP12 Assembled into a square forge 604 since this picture Damn! 
Nice little collection going on! |
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Posted: 7/26/2015 1:15:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kalahnikid]
[#22]
Thanks. I've had some luck with finding barrels. I couldn't afford to just pay gunbroker prices.
I have an MPC and a CMPC that I need to find something to do with too, but I just wanted to take a picture of the pre '67 barrels.
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Posted: 7/26/2015 1:41:38 PM EDT
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This is just a post to thank my brothers here who understood me.
It was a pleasure reading here and see your write what you wrote, all of you.
Love, Phil (Filippo). |
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Posted: 7/26/2015 1:45:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid:
Thanks. I've had some luck with finding barrels. I couldn't afford to just pay gunbroker prices.
I have an MPC and a CMPC that I need to find something to do with too, but I just wanted to take a picture of the pre '67 barrels. I'd be tempted to do 2-3 603s or 604s showing the evolution of the rifle if I had that lineage of barrels. Early/Mid/Late would be pretty cool to have side by side IMO. |
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Posted: 7/26/2015 2:19:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
This is just a post to thank my brothers here who understood me.It was a pleasure reading here and see your write what you wrote, all of you. Love, Phil (Filippo). We're glad you're here 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2015 10:33:39 PM EDT
[#26]
I was enjoying all the great builds in this thread and it reminded me to share. I have built quite a few retro's that I have enjoyed without posting any pictures. Mostly 603's, but a couple 604's. I put this 604 together today with spare parts I had left over from other builds. It has a black lower parts kit in it for now.
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Posted: 7/29/2015 12:25:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jrs93accord:
My retros. SNIP... I don't even...I mean...wow. |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 5:46:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Solo_]
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OK, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2015 11:16:17 PM EDT
[#30]
Really nice rifle.
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Posted: 8/20/2015 8:24:44 PM EDT
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Old and New....
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WA, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2015 9:37:53 PM EDT
[#32]
Very nice!
I have a "ban era" Colt A2. I know what your talking about. I think the only thing that lower is good for Is showing the " younger shooters" how bad it was and how bad it can get. |
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Posted: 8/20/2015 10:22:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By survivor45: Is showing the " younger shooters" how bad it was and how bad it can get. Or how bad it already is in certain states, namely, California (and not the only one either). The SP1 is banned here. Banned by name. |
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Posted: 8/24/2015 3:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Finally made it home. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/vZuX15" target="_blank">https://farm1.staticflickr.com/320/19685034704_49019e803f_h.jpg</a>Nodak Spud Colt M16 by SoloDallas, on Flickr Fantastic photography. |
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Posted: 8/30/2015 6:51:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheStinger]
[#35]
Xm177E2 and Mod.652
604 
605 
Canada C7 
M16A with M203 
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Posted: 9/7/2015 10:25:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/14/2015 4:19:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Tech-Com]
[#37]
My first retro build. Colt 603 and PVS-2
Now, I'm working on an xm177e2   |
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Posted: 9/20/2015 10:10:29 AM EDT
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I posted this in its own thread awhile back but it never hurts to show it again, my 604:
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Posted: 10/3/2015 7:12:48 PM EDT
[#39]
Picked up very clean SP1 with 3x20 today.
Wasn't cheap, but retro is the besto.  |
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Posted: 10/3/2015 11:55:31 PM EDT
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Finished the Colt 629 / XM177E2
Next up a Colt 607   |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2015 12:30:35 AM EDT
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Really entered the Retro world today and picked up a bit of an old one. A Palmetto Armory BH15A1, traded a Mini-14 for the old girl and after a little cleaning and inspection she functions just fine.
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Posted: 10/11/2015 10:38:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hambrabai:
Really entered the Retro world today and picked up a bit of an old one. A Palmetto Armory BH15A1, traded a Mini-14 for the old girl and after a little cleaning and inspection she functions just fine.http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/Hambrabai/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0394.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/Hambrabai/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0397_1.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/Hambrabai/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0395_1.jpg http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad185/Hambrabai/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0400_1.jpg Nice old upper on that one (looks like early M16A1), what's the barrel marked? |
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SD, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2015 11:13:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SGL_Shooter:
Niice old upper on that one (looks like early M16A1), what's the barrel marked? The barrel on it is marked C MP B on the bottom, I think the whole upper is all Colt parts. |
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Posted: 10/11/2015 11:59:12 AM EDT
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Hambrabai, Those Old Palmetto Armory Lower Receiver's are some very nice Early Milled ones that I think were produced by SGW. I had one back around '85 or '86, can't remember, but it was a great receiver, and I wish I still had it. |
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Posted: 10/20/2015 2:00:41 AM EDT
[#45]
601 retro lower on orig 601 upper finished today
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Posted: 10/23/2015 5:27:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheStinger:
601 retro lower on orig 601 upper finished today https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12113374_756735247763708_5566811168058143826_o.jpg More |
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Posted: 10/30/2015 11:57:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/31/2015 8:10:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Docsprague]
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Posted: 11/2/2015 12:22:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheStinger]
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with my 605 build Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196:
More Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196:
Originally Posted By TheStinger:
601 retro lower on orig 601 upper finished today https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12113374_756735247763708_5566811168058143826_o.jpg More |
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Posted: 11/2/2015 8:21:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Docsprague: Retro SMG with matching light and discreet case. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j100/docsprague/9mmAR_zpsdvecdkp1.jpg I'd enjoy reading about that flashlight setup, got any information on it? |
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