Rocky Road
Retired Screen Name
Need some information--
An old friend just called and asked if I have ever heard of a special project firearm from some years back— This is said to be a US M-14 rifle in a short-barrel, bull pup configuration. It is claimed that a few hundred of these were built on special order for the FBI, which agency then felt the need for a powerful, selective fire weapon, easy to handle in helicopters and other vehicles. Manufacturer was Springfield Armory--the original government plant, not the current commercial concern.
I've never heard of such a project. I picture in my mind something akin to the British Service rifle, EM-1 or EM-2. (I know, there is a later designation for this rifle, but my *Small Arms of the World* dates from before the official adoption.) That is the only bull pup in 7.62 x 51 mm (.308 Win.) Of which I am aware. I understand there are some commercial conversion kits of the AK- 47 available.
This item is offered for sale and is said to be fully papered, legal and transferable. My friend has not seen the gun or the papers but can do so soon.
I need to know if anyone here has ever heard of such a thing. What was it called? How many were built? What would it be worth? (Always stipulating that it is worth exactly zero if NOT legal.)
A prompt reply will be appreciated. I don't want my friend to jump into something that may simply be a cobbled-up basement workshop gun. On the other hand, if it is a righteous government project rarity, it might be worth big bucks.
This is the only full auto site of which I am aware. Can anyone here refer me to any others?
Much obliged.
RR
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An old friend just called and asked if I have ever heard of a special project firearm from some years back— This is said to be a US M-14 rifle in a short-barrel, bull pup configuration. It is claimed that a few hundred of these were built on special order for the FBI, which agency then felt the need for a powerful, selective fire weapon, easy to handle in helicopters and other vehicles. Manufacturer was Springfield Armory--the original government plant, not the current commercial concern.
I've never heard of such a project. I picture in my mind something akin to the British Service rifle, EM-1 or EM-2. (I know, there is a later designation for this rifle, but my *Small Arms of the World* dates from before the official adoption.) That is the only bull pup in 7.62 x 51 mm (.308 Win.) Of which I am aware. I understand there are some commercial conversion kits of the AK- 47 available.
This item is offered for sale and is said to be fully papered, legal and transferable. My friend has not seen the gun or the papers but can do so soon.
I need to know if anyone here has ever heard of such a thing. What was it called? How many were built? What would it be worth? (Always stipulating that it is worth exactly zero if NOT legal.)
A prompt reply will be appreciated. I don't want my friend to jump into something that may simply be a cobbled-up basement workshop gun. On the other hand, if it is a righteous government project rarity, it might be worth big bucks.
This is the only full auto site of which I am aware. Can anyone here refer me to any others?
Much obliged.
RR
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---The Second Amendment ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights---