Receivers for Winter project arrived this afternoon.

[nf1e]

Just received a couple of receivers from Bula Defense Systems for use in Winter builds this year. There are a couple more of a different type on the way also.

Whatta Hobby!

[lyman]

what are your plans?

if you don't mind my asking

[nf1e]

what are your plans?

if you don't mind my asking

Just intending to nail a couple together as close to original T44E4s configuration as I can. Mainly additions to my collection of something I don't currently have.

[RCS]

T44 stock

these stocks used to be around but the collectors got most of them. Years ago Bill Ricca even had the
aluminum butt plates - may or may not have been correct ?P1010072_0045.jpgP1010077_0046.jpg

[lyman]

I have a couple prototype magazines around here somewhere,

[nf1e]

these stocks used to be around but the collectors got most of them. Years ago Bill Ricca even had the
aluminum butt plates - may or may not have been correct ?[ATTACH=CONFIG]46760[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]46761[/ATTACH]

I have made plenty of walnut fillers to go with M14 stocks over the years so they can use M1 butt plates. Probably work for these. Let the " real " collectors have the original stocks to store in their safes, these rifles will be shooters.

[RCS]

I built-up one up using a early M1A receiver, Roland Beaver installed a Jan 1960 dated barrel. I had a T44 stock that I bought
when there wasn't any collector interest, now they pay $500 to $750 for a T44 stock. The early op rod without the hole in the
tip and the early gas cylinder without the lip can be found. Original walnut hand guards are paper thin and crack - but you
can re-work the repro hand guard, I use the slotted hand guard. I like shooting it with the T44 stock.

[nf1e]

Had a little spare time this afternoon sooooo. I was just going to hand tighten a nice condition SA barrel from 1960. It timed to 10 degs. Oh Oh, here we go. I got carried away again using an all early SA kit and danged if I don't have another darn M14 rifle.
She headspaced right at 1.633 with no additional effort.

[lyman]

classic,


NICE!!

[RCS]

early parts

I did find a trigger guard with the stud, Also found a NOS sling dated 1954P1010017.jpgP1010018.jpgDSCN1514.jpg

[Bill E]

Really nice, thanks for all the pictures.

[nf1e]

There, rifle is finished and I can safely take a photo of the right side, now that one of Hawk's kits has been installed. The proper stock, handguard and other small parts will be added as time progresses.





- - - Updated - - -

Really nice, thanks for all the pictures.

Thanks. I remember not long ago the saying was without pictures, it didn't happen. I enjoy giving my camera a workout and sharing the fun with like minded folks.

Happy Daze.

[RCS]

Before the M1A

Before the reproduction semi auto M14 receivers which I believe started with the Devine Texas examples plus the
availability of original M14 parts, barrels and stocks, a few used M1 rifle receivers. These M1 receivers were
modified to use the M14 magazines, while some used the expensive BM59 magazines. The M14 barrel installation
was not a problem and the M14 stocks were modified. You had to pick up the extra half inch which was at the
front ferrule. Sometimes BM59 trigger housings and bolt catches were used too. The most difficult part was the
operating rod. I used a cut down M1 op rod with a straight tube attached which worked out well.

A very old photo of a modified M1 receiver with M14 barrel and stock, note the absence of the charger guideDSCN1523.jpg

[nf1e]

Nice.

[Griff Murphey]

As always, beautiful work.