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My schedule is open and I'm available for face to face meetings outside of the immediate Bay Area, generally Santa Rosa-Sacramento-Stockton-San Jose, further travel negotiable.
I'd rather drive than ship. Sorry but no trades, I need the cash.
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1
Caliber: .30-06
Location: East Contra Costa Co.
Price:$1100Sold
Will ship: Y, for additional $60.00, in hard case
CMP purchased Service Grade M1
Serial number is 5445497
CMP Certificate included
Info from usriflecal30m1.com:
Date of manufacture: 1/1955
Bolt D28287-12SA, heat code A8W: 11/42
Trigger housing: D28290-12-SA: 12/42-11/44
Gas Cylinder Lock: 1940-1945
Op Rod: 6535382 HRA.: 1/53-12/56
The specs on muzzle wear & throat erosion for CMP Service Grade are MW: <3, TE: <5.
I suspect they have not changed much since purchase since I've fired exactly 8 rounds of 150 gr FMJ through this rifle. I do not have a gauge to check what the actual wear is.
The electric-penciled "LEAD 5-65" on the receiver indicates a May 1965 rebuild at Letterkenny Army Depot. From various forums it seems the lack of a DAS, no circle around the "P", and the orange stamp are all correct for a replacement stock from a Letterkenny rebuild. The orange stamp is fairly rare as they tended to wear off quickly, which is interesting given the other signs of wear on the stock. As best as I can tell the symbols inside the triangle read "23". The '60's rebuilds were a response to a shortage of rifles during the Viet Nam conflict, due to the problematic M14-M16 transition, and the LEAD rebuilds are well regarded and becoming collectible in their own right.
The "HQ 11" appears to have been painted on by brush. I believe it's a rack number, indicating that at one time this rifle was assigned to a Headquarters element. There is no hard case as currently provided by CMP, when this was purchased the rifles shipped in just a cardboard box.
I found this on The Firing Line forum, member Slamfire, in regards to a similar LEAD M1:
"Be very good to the "LEAD 1-65" etchings on the receiver tang.
Your rifle was rebuilt, probably by Letterkenny Army Depot during the Vietnam war. January 1965.
There are a limited and finite number of Vietnam rebuilds. RRAD and LEAD are know rebuild depots. These rifles were rebuilt because the M14 program had been canceled, there were not sufficient M16's around, and there were insufficient rifles to go around if we went to war with the Russians.
The most desirable rifles are factory fresh Garands. You can divide them by period, but any way you categorize them, they are rare.
The next most desirable class will be those firearms with a traceable history. Your rifle has the LEAD rebuild, the CMP paperwork, it is a very known quantity. The identifiable sub classes will retain if not increase their value better then 'generic' firearms."
And we've all heard of regular run of the mill "generic" M1 mixmasters going for $1000+ in these parts.
Make: Ruger
Model: Stainless/Synthetic Mini 14
Caliber: .223/5.56mm
Location: East Contra Costa Co.
Price:$600Sold
Will ship: Y, for additional $60.00, in hard case
This carbine, a 196 series, was purchased used, so round count is unknown. I've put ~1,500 factory rounds through it, mostly Fed AE 62 gr FMJ. The barrel has been shortened to ~16.3" and a Choate recoil compensator & front sight installed, pinned. I put on an Ultimak Scout-type rail, which replaces the top part of the gas block assembly and also attaches to the rear end of the barrel with a clamp. I believe that besides being a quality rail, it also helps stiffen the barrel. I can't find the factory upper gas block piece and handguard, sorry about that. When I retired the carbine I installed a new Wolff spring kit, but haven't shot it with the new springs.
Included with the sale:
- Butt stock pouch. It can carry two ten round mags, and has a pad that raises the comb slightly, maybe 3/16". Helps a bit lining up optics and just feels comfy.
- 4 each ten-round Pro-Mags, and the factory 5-rounder.
- Totally super-cool 1" nylon sling.
I know there will be some who will debate whether or not the Choate unit is a recoil compensator or a flash suppressor. I choose to take the manufacturer's description as the most defensible definition, and they specifically list this unit as a compensator.
**BUYERS, send questions or offers to Seller using Private Messages**
I'll be checking my email occasionally throughout the day for PM notifications, so don't be surprised if I don't get back to you right away.
I'd rather drive than ship. Sorry but no trades, I need the cash.
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1
Caliber: .30-06
Location: East Contra Costa Co.
Price:
Will ship: Y, for additional $60.00, in hard case
CMP purchased Service Grade M1
Serial number is 5445497
CMP Certificate included
Info from usriflecal30m1.com:
Date of manufacture: 1/1955
Bolt D28287-12SA, heat code A8W: 11/42
Trigger housing: D28290-12-SA: 12/42-11/44
Gas Cylinder Lock: 1940-1945
Op Rod: 6535382 HRA.: 1/53-12/56
The specs on muzzle wear & throat erosion for CMP Service Grade are MW: <3, TE: <5.
I suspect they have not changed much since purchase since I've fired exactly 8 rounds of 150 gr FMJ through this rifle. I do not have a gauge to check what the actual wear is.
The electric-penciled "LEAD 5-65" on the receiver indicates a May 1965 rebuild at Letterkenny Army Depot. From various forums it seems the lack of a DAS, no circle around the "P", and the orange stamp are all correct for a replacement stock from a Letterkenny rebuild. The orange stamp is fairly rare as they tended to wear off quickly, which is interesting given the other signs of wear on the stock. As best as I can tell the symbols inside the triangle read "23". The '60's rebuilds were a response to a shortage of rifles during the Viet Nam conflict, due to the problematic M14-M16 transition, and the LEAD rebuilds are well regarded and becoming collectible in their own right.
The "HQ 11" appears to have been painted on by brush. I believe it's a rack number, indicating that at one time this rifle was assigned to a Headquarters element. There is no hard case as currently provided by CMP, when this was purchased the rifles shipped in just a cardboard box.
I found this on The Firing Line forum, member Slamfire, in regards to a similar LEAD M1:
"Be very good to the "LEAD 1-65" etchings on the receiver tang.
Your rifle was rebuilt, probably by Letterkenny Army Depot during the Vietnam war. January 1965.
There are a limited and finite number of Vietnam rebuilds. RRAD and LEAD are know rebuild depots. These rifles were rebuilt because the M14 program had been canceled, there were not sufficient M16's around, and there were insufficient rifles to go around if we went to war with the Russians.
The most desirable rifles are factory fresh Garands. You can divide them by period, but any way you categorize them, they are rare.
The next most desirable class will be those firearms with a traceable history. Your rifle has the LEAD rebuild, the CMP paperwork, it is a very known quantity. The identifiable sub classes will retain if not increase their value better then 'generic' firearms."
And we've all heard of regular run of the mill "generic" M1 mixmasters going for $1000+ in these parts.
Make: Ruger
Model: Stainless/Synthetic Mini 14
Caliber: .223/5.56mm
Location: East Contra Costa Co.
Price:
Will ship: Y, for additional $60.00, in hard case
This carbine, a 196 series, was purchased used, so round count is unknown. I've put ~1,500 factory rounds through it, mostly Fed AE 62 gr FMJ. The barrel has been shortened to ~16.3" and a Choate recoil compensator & front sight installed, pinned. I put on an Ultimak Scout-type rail, which replaces the top part of the gas block assembly and also attaches to the rear end of the barrel with a clamp. I believe that besides being a quality rail, it also helps stiffen the barrel. I can't find the factory upper gas block piece and handguard, sorry about that. When I retired the carbine I installed a new Wolff spring kit, but haven't shot it with the new springs.
Included with the sale:
- Butt stock pouch. It can carry two ten round mags, and has a pad that raises the comb slightly, maybe 3/16". Helps a bit lining up optics and just feels comfy.
- 4 each ten-round Pro-Mags, and the factory 5-rounder.
- Totally super-cool 1" nylon sling.
I know there will be some who will debate whether or not the Choate unit is a recoil compensator or a flash suppressor. I choose to take the manufacturer's description as the most defensible definition, and they specifically list this unit as a compensator.
**BUYERS, send questions or offers to Seller using Private Messages**
I'll be checking my email occasionally throughout the day for PM notifications, so don't be surprised if I don't get back to you right away.
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