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Posted: 6/17/2017 11:13:28 PM EDT
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Big or small one?
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Posted: 6/17/2017 11:31:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/18/2017 4:05:59 PM EDT
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Ordered the stamp. Now what kind of ink would I need to use with the stamp?
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Posted: 6/18/2017 4:17:38 PM EDT
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Which size would be most suited for the magwell side, magwell front?
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Posted: 6/18/2017 6:20:11 PM EDT
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+1 on the size question.
Also, what retro rifles would this stamp be appropriate on? |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 6:37:54 PM EDT
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I don't believe I ever saw one on any of my rifles in the Army. Granted, all of the rifles that I was ever issued, had likely been around for 20 to 25 years at that point.
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Posted: 6/18/2017 6:46:14 PM EDT
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https://bpullignwolnet.dotster.com/retroblackrifle/ModGde/Aces/DOD_Stamp.html
HISTORY / BACKGROUND:
Previously rifle stocks were stamped with a metal DOD acceptance stamp leaving an impression in the wooden stock. DOD Acceptance stamps were changed to a rubber stamp due to the fiberglass stocks on the AR15. From 1967-1968 a large DOD stamp was stamped on the right side of the magwell. From 1968-1993 a small DOD stamp was stamped on the front of the magwell. These stamps are only found on rifles accepted by the U.S. Military, or foreign rifles that were provided by the U.S. Government. Many Israeli rifles provided during Operation Nickel Grass during the Yom Kippur War still have visible stamps |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 6:55:22 PM EDT
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Thank you, KalahniKid.
And as far as the paint used, are most folks using model paint, like Testor's? |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 7:33:45 PM EDT
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I use White Finger nail polish. Holds up to being cleaned etc...
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Posted: 6/18/2017 8:13:58 PM EDT
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I used One Shot Polar White Enamel.
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Posted: 6/18/2017 9:52:51 PM EDT
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I'm curious, did anyone here that served in the military, ever actually see this stamp on any rifles? I have an M14 stock for my M1A, and the stamp is in the wood of that stock (if I recall off the top of my head). But I can't even recall seeing pictures of M16's with this on the mag well.
Is it something that was on the rifle when it was new, but was removed by the unit armorers, or is it just that all of the rifles in my experience were so old that they'd worn off? I can well see that being the case, I was in the Signal Corps and we didn't exactly rate new issue equipment lol. But I'd think I'd have at least seen pictures here and there with the stamp though. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 10:30:14 PM EDT
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I used One Shot Polar White Enamel. 
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Posted: 6/18/2017 11:10:48 PM EDT
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Nice shorty. Except for the stamp, I got your XM's twin.
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Here's my XM177E2 with the stamp on the magwell.  |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 11:47:48 PM EDT
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The DAS stamp stopped being applied around the same time as the A2 being issued. Plenty of the A1 lowers that were in a A2/A4 upper configuration in the navy had them. They'd be remnants of the 60-70's for sure.
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Posted: 6/19/2017 12:29:55 AM EDT
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I use White Finger nail polish. Holds up to being cleaned etc... |
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Posted: 6/19/2017 1:14:30 AM EDT
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The DAS stamp stopped being applied around the same time as the A2 being issued. Plenty of the A1 lowers that were in a A2/A4 upper configuration in the navy had them. They'd be remnants of the 60-70's for sure. William |
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Posted: 6/19/2017 6:46:56 PM EDT
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I saw them on 603s in the late 70s.
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Posted: 6/19/2017 6:56:46 PM EDT
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It's my understanding that these stamps were never meant to last. Only to show acceptance at the factory. It wore off quickly from what I understand. I'm curious what the original paint was.
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Posted: 6/19/2017 8:03:29 PM EDT
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It's my understanding that these stamps were never meant to last. Only to show acceptance at the factory. It wore off quickly from what I understand. I'm curious what the original paint was. The closest that I ever got to a 'new issue' rifle, was a rumor that A2's were a few years away for us. |
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Posted: 6/20/2017 11:09:57 AM EDT
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I've seen the stamp on all my issue weapons, not on the side though, it was in the front upper mag well
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Posted: 6/20/2017 1:19:18 PM EDT
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I've seen the stamp on all my issue weapons, not on the side though, it was in the front upper mag well |
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Posted: 6/20/2017 1:32:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2017 7:25:10 PM EDT
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Maybe they were on some from back when I was in and I'm just not remembering it, or just didn't notice it (enough to make an impression on me). That's a distinct possibility, until a couple of weeks ago I'd have sworn that my last rifle in the Army had a type E buttstock but looking at pictures of me with the rifle, it had a type D. William |
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Posted: 6/21/2017 12:16:59 AM EDT
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Sorely tempted to get a set of those...
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Posted: 6/21/2017 1:14:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/21/2017 11:40:04 AM EDT
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Is that morrie419s website?
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Posted: 6/21/2017 2:02:19 PM EDT
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Could anyone loan me one?
And does it only go on XM177's? Or did m16A1s have the stamp too? |
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Posted: 6/21/2017 2:20:14 PM EDT
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Or did m16A1s have the stamp too? |
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Posted: 6/21/2017 10:48:36 PM EDT
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Is that morrie419s website? 
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Posted: 6/22/2017 10:54:21 AM EDT
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I never personally saw any with a stamp while I was in the Army, but the stamp apparently wore off over some time. So that's likely why I never saw it on any rifles. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Or did m16A1s have the stamp too? 
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Posted: 6/22/2017 11:27:28 AM EDT
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Is that morrie419s website? |
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Posted: 6/22/2017 12:27:07 PM EDT
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I'm sure the first time they were issued that the arms room custodian wouldn't let them back in until the stamps were cleaned off. To me, it's kind of like the rack numbers stenciled on the buttstock. I never (ever) saw that while I was in the Army, so it's not something that I'd want on my rifles now. In fact, I bought a parts kit a few years back and purposefully removed the big yellow stencil. |
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