Just lucky? I spoke with Pam (she and Lois take care of ARFCOMmers over at CSI) and was mainly most concerned with a good barrel... got the hand pick and got the bipod with it.
I'm considering myself lucky. After getting the jeep broken into, having a minor fender bender, and hitting a deer (with company van) all in a two week period...I was due for a break! I should have played the lottery
Minor issue with rear sight, but that is easier/cheaper to take care of than a barrel or other major part.
I also bought 12 mogazines at the same time, haven't had a chance to break them down, they are all used but on first inspection in good condition, very minor spots of rust on a couple. The magazine pouches are used as well, but not worn down.
I am planning on building her up with a DCI receiver from Harlan at Nodak Spud, doing a U-drive screw build. But that woun't be for a month at least. Gotta order the receiver after next check, and I am gonna get a custome serial number to match the kit, that adds time as well.
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