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cwo4uscgret
03-16-2011, 05:43 PM
Just like the one weasel master got: Springfield Armory M1A1, Serial number is 18XXX, front site is site base is marked NM 062. Bolt is marked 7790186-SA with F00062 below it. Its in a GI wood stock (only mark found is a circle P on the pistol grip so far). Last year I traded two pistols for an Auto Ord semi-auto Thompson (my guns were about $900). Today I traded the Auto Ord for the M1A1.

It isn't the prettiest (yet) but its mine!

http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/m1a1.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/receiver_heel.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/bolt.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/front_sight.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/butt_plate.jpg
http://iwantthatknife.com/Gallery/albums/FN-49/magazine_tops.jpg
Old Jimmy
03-16-2011, 10:06 PM
You will love it, looks great!!!
Buddymack
03-16-2011, 10:19 PM
Oh yeh me likey very muchy that is schweet! :rockon:
weasel_master
03-16-2011, 10:33 PM
Glad to see another owner. You'll love yours just as much I love mine.
RandyCOG3
03-16-2011, 10:40 PM
Nice... and nice job on the trade-ups to get it. It's "pretty enough" for me! I imagine that wood has some nice grain hidden under the years of use.:America:

RandyCOG3
rpmfly2
03-16-2011, 11:24 PM
That looks great!
G
03-17-2011, 12:22 AM
very nice my personal fav, btw I see some very nice tiger striping in that wood could finish up very nice
Otis61
03-17-2011, 11:57 AM
Very nice. I think it looks great. I would change very little. I especialy like the number painted on the bottom of the pistolgrip.
wandering_ronin
03-17-2011, 03:29 PM
Nice trade!
Hickok
03-17-2011, 07:18 PM
She looks just fine to me. I would say you made a very good trade!
Different
03-20-2011, 08:51 AM
cw04uscgret, congratulations on your new M1A. For research purposes, what are the markings on the rear end of the bolt? Thanks for the photos posted above.
97th Signalman
03-20-2011, 09:46 AM
I would have made that trade in a minute. You got a great looking rifle there.
7.62guy
03-20-2011, 11:56 AM
looks like it should work just fine for you.
brewskzilla
03-20-2011, 12:55 PM
YES! I do see a nice wood grain pattern there that you could easily bring out... Without changing much of anything else...
cwo4uscgret
03-20-2011, 02:12 PM
now I need a foolproof method of cleaning the wood without losing all the character...what say you guys, mineral spirits and 0000 steel wool?
KMURPHY
03-20-2011, 07:54 PM
I have had good luck with the Formby's conditioning furniture refinisher and fine wool.
Paperpuncher
03-21-2011, 04:49 AM
Those are one of my favorite rifles. Congratulations on the aquisition!