These were built at Quantico. With signed gun books.
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The thing that grabs my attention is that all three barrels appear to be different lengths. What is the real length from the recoil lug supposed to be 25"?
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These were built at Quantico. With signed gun books.
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The thing that grabs my attention is that all three barrels appear to be different lengths. What is the real length from the recoil lug supposed to be 25"?
Total is length is 25". Its 24" from the lug.
I guess the rifles are not standing at the same height. Simply.
Looking for a take off stock does anyone know any body or place thats selling one
You could be right on that. I believe I would prefer the crown on the two rifles on the right.
Left is a M40A3. Right are both M40A1.[/QUOTE said:Ya, I know what they are. Just been a debate on different crowns, apparently the M40A1 used a couple different versions.
Looks flat to me... On that picture as well.
.. Forgive me if we figured this out here before-
But every time I see that photo I can't help thinking that the bore seems deeper than the depth at the rim looks. I swear. Some other photos I've seen of real M40A1s that show the crown also seem to indicate a slight dish rather than being flat, if only by the lighting/shadowing. But phographs being what they are, looks can be deceiving. I just wish someone familiar with the real deal could settle this. Forgive me if we figured this out here before- I looked, but the thread is long.
And to reiterate what I stated above....I know for a fact as I was issued one. I had a A1 in 1992 that had the angle cut barrel crown. This was an actual topic of discussion during class one day in my SSBC at SB. So they were out there. Maybe not many, I dont know.
Absolutely helps, immensely. Thankyou. As my "E" prefixed receiver is from 1995, either of those crowns would work just fine.I was issued one with this similar cut when I went through the basic course in the early 90's.....90' degree cut crown like in post #1209. Also, from what I remember is that it was completely flat from the 90' cut to the actual bore. No cupping. If there was, it wasn't noticeable to the human eye. Hope that helps.
I hate seeing guys getting all worked up over what is right and what is wrong when it comes to attempting to duplicate A1.
Nice stick, and first post, Dr. Swift. Being a build by an independent and relatively unknown? builder, it might be difficult to place a value on it, especially with just 50 rounds through the tube- makes one wonder why it's being sold. I would say MAYBE 2.5-3k IF it shoots. The ad says the barrel is stainless, then states it is chrome moly. Stainless would be the correct choice for the M40A1. Chrome moly would lower the value, IMHO.
I agree with M40_A1 on his pricing guess, but would bump it up an additional $500 if the stock is an actual return stock with the McMillan certificate of authenticity and you pull the action to verify the markings on the barrel channel. While there were many A1 stocks that never saw fleet service, instead sat in the Albany, GA warehouse in case of WWIII, that one looks rather pristine to be a return stock. And no, those stocks were NOT used in Vietnam regardless what the hell he says.Thank you so much for the help, definitely confirmed that the deal was not worth it on my end. Offered him a lower value car for the rifle, we'll see if he bites.
Hey guys, new to the forum. Someone wants to trade his rifle for my car and I can't figure out what his M40A1 is actually worth. Any help with valuation on this rifle would be appreciated:
Thanks again.
Here are the actual specs from the USMC on the M40A1 to clear up any questions. Many years ago in the early/Mid 80's Gale McMillan with Bill Atkinson and Tom Sr. of H-S Precision ( Bill was still involved for a short time after he sold Atkinson Gun Company to H-S) build my M40A1. My rifle is featured in Death from Afar : The History of USMC Sniping Vol. IV by Norman A. Chandler.
Outstanding! That's quite a contribution to this thread. Thank you, Sir. I always have admired your rig in that book, and have to confess a little jealousy, too, in someone having one of those scopes so early. It seems maybe John Unertl was also in on your build? Welcome to the forum!
IraM I looked at your rifle in the Death From Afar Vol IV. Rifle looks very nice. Also saw the invoice in there from the scope and the mount. Man times have changed in regards to the price of the scope then and now.
Marines use the black el-marko for everything!Looks like paint pen or marker. That's all they did? I figured it would be stamped. Thanks though.
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A couple gratuitous shots for the thread. TBA M40A1 and a US Optics MST100 (A1 version) at the range this morning. I tried to get a shot through the optic just for giggles, I think it turned out OK. That's a plate at 300yds.
Obviously the Harris and the stock pattern aren't spec but I still love shooting this rifle. Our range only goes out to 600yds for HP matches but it's still fun ringing the steel. My M24 was a solid shooter but it couldn't hold a match to this rig!
Forgive a foolish question or if maybe I mis-read. The molded stock pattern I thought was spec for some issue rifles being built/rebuilt with new molded camo stocks replacing some smear stocks?
I guess what he meant by 'stock pattern not spec' is that his stock is the newer 'forest camo', and issued stocks were 'woodland camo'? Slightly different.