JT-AR-MG42
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I would like to read it as well Tony.
Referring to a correctly re-welded M-14/Garand receiver.
I always thought the bolt lug recesses took the force of
firing and that the rails simply served as a guide for the bolt.
The distance from the selector lug to the bolt roller
would also need to be correct for function.
I've shot several two groove Garands 'back in the day'
when DCM rifles were not as easily available.
The owners seemed satisfied and you really had to look for
the break in the milling pattern inside the right side rail to find the weld.
With the myriad of strange California laws, maybe he REALLY cannot
let you in his shop.
I would be suspect of any 'un-cut' M-14 that did not show an amnesty
registration date, unless the gun happened to be one of the D.O.E. sale guns.
JT
Referring to a correctly re-welded M-14/Garand receiver.
I always thought the bolt lug recesses took the force of
firing and that the rails simply served as a guide for the bolt.
The distance from the selector lug to the bolt roller
would also need to be correct for function.
I've shot several two groove Garands 'back in the day'
when DCM rifles were not as easily available.
The owners seemed satisfied and you really had to look for
the break in the milling pattern inside the right side rail to find the weld.
With the myriad of strange California laws, maybe he REALLY cannot
let you in his shop.
I would be suspect of any 'un-cut' M-14 that did not show an amnesty
registration date, unless the gun happened to be one of the D.O.E. sale guns.
JT