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I don't believe that one is colt, the colt ones I've seen had two holes that go all the way through. I have two just like that one, single hole that doesn't go all the way through.
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Thank you, I learned something new and more history. It always amazes me what you gain in knowledge in comments that get posted and aren't thought of anything special. It's like finding all the bit of wisdom dropped on the shop floor by just working/apprenticing/volunteering beside skilled people. In different area of subject matter, the same effect happens. I learned more shuffling speaker cabinets and doing basic maintenance(random tidbit trivial casually mentioned)/storm repairs in a shop with the gurus then I did in college courses on the subject with professionals where I had a 4.0 average. You tend to learn more information than you do in a class. With it usually being information that classes will miss or fail to cover. So while you may not see multiple thanks, know there are people(some ashamed to admit their ignorance ...) who you are helping.
Just like it was for the eventually locked "retro deals" thread that was locked since we can't have nice things. Without it, I most likely would have never learned about the XM231. The facts of it didn't have a rear sight assembly and would have wondered what that odd threaded hand guard was for. Simple conversation and listing of the sales were filled with educational opportunities. However the amount of knowledge just dropped on the floor from simple discussion was amazing. Add in suddenly knowing a new name with terms/designs to research and the world opens up. So I was sad to see that thread ended, because while it had good deals that were educational to the newer beginners on what things cost compared to full/upper retail websites, the amount of educational value was very high. Now I have a new retro rifle I want, the Bradley for the full accessory collection would be nice, but the rifle will have to do.
I've always loved how this board is more education driven with less smart ass answers than the general tech discussion. Something about the retro-crowds that all have some level of being teachers in their base make up. They're more interested in helping than showing they're out of work comedians.