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Posted: 12/15/2016 1:41:28 PM EDT
While perusing thru a website one of our members, (and close Friend) recently turned me on to, I came across this lil "gem". The bottom one with with the sections taped (unused) I already had, the top one just arrived today. Unfortunately the bristle brush is not correct both in length and thread count. Oh well,,, I'll just have to live with it.
For those who don't know, they are the early lightweight cleaning rods issued specifically with the Colt model 601.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/15/2016 1:51:13 PM EDT
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Nice! Those are truly a SCARCE item.
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Posted: 12/15/2016 2:14:27 PM EDT
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Great find M1, congrats!
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Posted: 12/15/2016 2:16:05 PM EDT
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Wait I thought it didn't need to be cleaned
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Posted: 12/15/2016 5:30:24 PM EDT
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How does a person recognize these " lightweight " early cleaning rods ?
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Posted: 12/15/2016 5:48:52 PM EDT
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How does a person recognize these " lightweight " early cleaning rods ? They dont weight as much. 
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Posted: 12/15/2016 5:55:02 PM EDT
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M1Sniper the brush on the rod set on the bottom I would say is original and probably same as mine, thread is 8/32.
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Posted: 12/15/2016 7:11:50 PM EDT
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How does a person recognize these " lightweight " early cleaning rods ? "Lightweight" = aluminum instead of the steel that all of the other six varieties of Colt cleaning rods are made of |
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Posted: 12/15/2016 8:12:05 PM EDT
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Wait I thought it didn't need to be cleaned<img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Ummmm,,, yeah,,, back in 1964 I guess they thought so. If you read the tag on my unfired NOS SP1 birthdate Nov 16, 1964,,, the "toe tag" DOES say "self cleaning gas system."  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/15/2016 8:16:48 PM EDT
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M1Sniper the brush on the rod set on the bottom I would say is original and probably same as mine, thread is 8/32. 10-4, thanks Kobren. I'll be on the hunt now for original GI 8/32 brushes just to have on hand. 
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Posted: 12/15/2016 8:26:04 PM EDT
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Ummmm,,, yeah,,, back in 1964 I guess they thought so. If you read the tag on my unfired NOS SP1 birthdate Nov 16, 1964,,, the "toe tag" DOES say "self cleaning gas system." https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/182845/toe-tag-108330.JPG Well it was MUCH cleaner before they changed the powder! |
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Posted: 12/15/2016 11:56:26 PM EDT
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M1Sniper the same brushes were probably used with the following steel cleaning rods including the three piece knurled handle M11 cleaning rod, WillyP has photos of all the rods. Someone somewhere might have a boatload of these surplus early 8/32 brushes that were gradually phased out when they went to 8/36 thread rods/brushes, just a matter of finding that boat.
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Posted: 12/16/2016 12:04:30 AM EDT
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Ummmm,,, yeah,,, back in 1964 I guess they thought so. If you read the tag on my unfired NOS SP1 birthdate Nov 16, 1964,,, the "toe tag" DOES say "self cleaning gas system." https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/182845/toe-tag-108330.JPG You have an unfired '64 SP1? 
Whats the serial number? (approx) That is just......awesome 
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Posted: 12/16/2016 2:09:17 AM EDT
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Congrats on the find, 'sniper!
The three longer rods are 7 7/8", right? And if you put the slotted tip on the shorter rod, all four pieces will be about the same length. Any luck on finding the bipod pouch to carry these? |
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Posted: 12/16/2016 9:55:17 AM EDT
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Congrats on the find, 'sniper! The three longer rods are 7 7/8", right? And if you put the slotted tip on the shorter rod, all four pieces will be about the same length. Any luck on finding the bipod pouch to carry these? Long rods are zackly 7 7/8ths, the short one with patch tip comes in at more like 7 11/16ths with patch tip, and 7 7/8ths with the correct brush from the unused set. No luck on the early pouch,,, yet. |
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Posted: 12/16/2016 9:58:52 AM EDT
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You have an unfired '64 SP1? <img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Whats the serial number? (approx) That is just......awesome <img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=http://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/anim_hail.gif border=0 align=middle> 118x, born on Nov. 16,1964, left the Colt "nest" on Nov. 20,1964. The original owner also bought the accessories seen here, scope never mounted, bipod never mounted, bayo never mounted, sling never mounted. A real deal "virgin".  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/16/2016 1:19:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2016 6:23:21 PM EDT
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118x, born on Nov. 16,1964, left the Colt "nest" on Nov. 20,1964. The original owner also bought the accessories seen here, scope never mounted, bipod never mounted, bayo never mounted, sling never mounted. A real deal "virgin". https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/182845/unfired-108646.JPG I see you invented the Wabac machine |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 12:00:54 PM EDT
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Unfortunately the bristle brush is not correct both in length and thread count. Oh well,,, I'll just have to live with it.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/182845/PC150002-108111.JPG Wow you guys are anal. Lol |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 9:24:22 AM EDT
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Ummmm,,, yeah,,, back in 1964 I guess they thought so. If you read the tag on my unfired NOS SP1 birthdate Nov 16, 1964,,, the "toe tag" DOES say "self cleaning gas system." https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/182845/toe-tag-108330.JPG WOW, that suggested retail price. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 10:20:44 AM EDT
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WOW, that suggested retail price. $1,450.53 in today's money. Inflation and all ya know. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 10:47:58 AM EDT
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WOW, that suggested retail price. $1,450.53 in today's money. Inflation and all ya know. You're right. 1964 1/2 mustang was around $2,400 back then. Now what's it worth. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 11:36:42 AM EDT
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STILL it would be a great investment.
A pristine 1964 SP1 with all the original goodies could easily double your ("inflationarily" adjusted) money! |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 10:15:16 PM EDT
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Great find Rob! You never cease to amaze the Hive with what you find!!!
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