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Posted: 4/21/2014 4:53:39 AM EDT
my wheeler tool kit arrived from cabelas, was tired of payin someone to do stuff for me, and soon after my upper lower from Nodak also came in. so decided this will be my first ever AR build/classic look.
from nodak received couple weeks back, upper lower combo nds-15 
original 1:12 twist barrel 
John Thomas "mottled brown" furniture put some hand loads together for a range trip, looks like she likes the sierra match 52gr HPBT 
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Posted: 4/21/2014 5:52:13 AM EDT
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Nice furniture. Where you score that from?
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:01:04 AM EDT
[#2]
Man that's sweet. The stocks set it off nicely
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:02:36 AM EDT
[#3]
And that gentlemen is how it is done. Very nice rifle and looks like you did a great job putting it all together.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:05:10 AM EDT
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That is a great looking build. I only found one problem with it: it needs an xm16e1, and a carbine or two to keep it company.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:32:54 AM EDT
[#5]
That is a thing of beauty.
I mean, not that you need the approval of a random stranger on the innernet, but that rifle is damned hot. |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:34:47 AM EDT
[#6]
Outstanding! Beautiful job!
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Posted: 4/21/2014 8:46:53 AM EDT
[#7]
Awsome rifle. Great job all the way around and it shoots great too.
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Posted: 4/21/2014 8:48:56 AM EDT
[#8]
Well, damn, son! You done real good there! Real good!
Forget the "1st build" disclaimer--that would be a proud addition to anyone's collection. Must say--with all due respect to everyone here (including myself) who started their retro journey with a run-of-the-mill 603/604 kit build--that's the way to jump into this game! |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 8:56:22 AM EDT
[#9]
Really nice rifle man :) congrats
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Posted: 4/21/2014 9:15:10 AM EDT
[#10]
 Me like
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Posted: 4/21/2014 9:38:59 AM EDT
[#11]
Very nice, especially for a first build!
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Posted: 4/21/2014 11:41:05 AM EDT
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken?
diggin the barrel 
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Posted: 4/21/2014 11:46:26 AM EDT
[#13]
perfect
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Posted: 4/21/2014 11:49:20 AM EDT
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gentlemen much appreciated thanks, on this forum is where i get all my inspiration from. while all my friends battle for who has the latest and greatest tactical stuff, i always surprise them with my oldschool builds. the stock set i ordered from Numrich and sent to John Thomas from retro rifle works, then he works his magic on them. had couple builds a little while back before this one. some pics of my other retros
my 601 build also with John Thomas 601 green worked furniture 
better pic of john thomas 601 green 
i really miss this one, had to let it go for another rifle. but will build one in near future 
then this is no specific model just wanted a shorty version, the lower is actually for my xm16e1 build once i get parts in order 
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Posted: 4/21/2014 12:03:33 PM EDT
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken? diggin the barrel yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 2:31:14 PM EDT
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yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such Quote HistoryQuoted:
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken? diggin the barrel yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such Got pics of the markings? You know early Colts were marked this way right? |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 2:54:47 PM EDT
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken? diggin the barrel yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such Got pics of the markings? You know early Colts were marked this way right? Will get pics, still learning all the retro stuff.as I go along. did not know colt barrels were marked this way....will confirm. I recently also found out I have 2 original 20 rounders with aluminum followers and floor plate one marked Colt .223 and the other marked Universal Ind. M16/M16A1 CAL 5.56 |
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Posted: 4/21/2014 4:26:27 PM EDT
[#18]
Beautiful!!!!
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Posted: 4/21/2014 4:40:28 PM EDT
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gentlemen much appreciated thanks, on this forum is where i get all my inspiration from. while all my friends battle for who has the latest and greatest tactical stuff, i always surprise them with my oldschool builds. the stock set i ordered from Numrich and sent to John Thomas from retro rifle works, then he works his magic on them. had couple builds a little while back before this one. some pics of my other retros my 601 build also with John Thomas 601 green worked furniture http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/image_zps2160bf86.jpg better pic of john thomas 601 green http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/image_zps0647d6ec.jpg i really miss this one, had to let it go for another rifle. but will build one in near future http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/image_zpsddbadc46.jpg then this is no specific model just wanted a shorty version, the lower is actually for my xm16e1 build once i get parts in order http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/image_zpsd293e0a5.jpg Thanks for the erection, but I gotta say... I ain't sure what my wife would think if she knew I was fantasizing about old-school rifles while we're gettin' busy. |
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Posted: 4/22/2014 4:35:10 AM EDT
[#20]
Great looking Retro builds! Glad to see more people posting their projects here.
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Posted: 4/23/2014 2:01:00 AM EDT
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thanks again for the compliments guys
dang tweet, lucky not drinking my coffee after reading that.....lol |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 2:04:00 AM EDT
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken? diggin the barrel yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such Got pics of the markings? You know early Colts were marked this way right? some pics, the only markings on the barrel are pictured, and also the "C" marked on the fsp....thats it 
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Posted: 4/23/2014 6:59:52 AM EDT
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some pics, the only markings on the barrel are pictured, and also the "C" marked on the fsp....thats it http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/imagejpg1_zps9a81ae35.jpg http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/imagejpg1_zps4607e1ab.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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third and fourth pic looks like a cast FSB and duckbill, was that put on after the first two pics were taken? diggin the barrel yes, decided to remove the 1:12 twist barrel from my 601 build and mount it on the nds-15. the repro duckbill also from John Thomas the barrel on first and 2nd pic, is a mystery cannot find manufacture name but has i beleive mp markings and such Got pics of the markings? You know early Colts were marked this way right? some pics, the only markings on the barrel are pictured, and also the "C" marked on the fsp....thats it http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/imagejpg1_zps9a81ae35.jpg http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg544/sr16ve2/imagejpg1_zps4607e1ab.jpg that's a late colt 1:12 barrel. |
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Posted: 4/23/2014 2:38:46 PM EDT
[#24]
Thanks boywonder
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Posted: 4/23/2014 3:02:18 PM EDT
[#25]
Really nice...
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Posted: 4/23/2014 3:42:52 PM EDT
[#26]
very well done!
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