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Post by gunman1964 on Jul 16, 2022 15:32:31 GMT
Oiled the old M1 Carbine today and while i was at it i decided to fit the spare wood stock ive got... i changed it originally for a real M1Carbine stock as i wanted a pale beech look, i then refurbished this stock [which is the one that came with it new] and its been in the box ever since ... thought i would give it an airing lol. first pic is beech real steel stock others are refurbed stock     |
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Post by daveb2 on Jul 16, 2022 15:45:46 GMT
Love both versions. I guess it's hard to argue with "real" but the darker look is more like the picture I have in my head.
I'd still find a loving home for either though 
Dave
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Post by ifield on Jul 16, 2022 15:50:57 GMT
The dark one is the best for me beautiful  |
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Post by robbo59 on Jul 16, 2022 16:20:11 GMT
Hi,
Both look great, but the dark looks amazing !
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Post by CaptDAR on Jul 16, 2022 17:13:59 GMT
Loving the dark one.
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Post by Doyley83 on Jul 16, 2022 17:25:55 GMT
Both look stunning, these are great rifles!
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Post by Wild Bill on Jul 16, 2022 19:38:18 GMT
Dark one for me. Just like mine.  |
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Post by flatrajectory on Jul 17, 2022 14:10:26 GMT
Love both versions. I guess it's hard to argue with "real" but the darker look is more like the picture I have in my head.
I'd still find a loving home for either though
Dave
Dave, if you are in the market for an M1 carbine om me, as I might be selling mine. I did pm you, but as usual none of my pm messages get through.? Pete. |
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Post by daveb2 on Jul 17, 2022 14:39:15 GMT
Just messaged, I'll drop you another line when I'm back home in the UK next week.
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Post by Doyley83 on Jul 27, 2022 19:32:03 GMT
gunman1964 these are lovely mate but that dark stock looks superb. You've mentioned this was the original stock that came with the rifle from Springfield Armory - can I ask what you did to it to bring out the grain so nicely and the finish you've applied? Also, is that bayonet original and where did you manage to pick one up? Cheers - JD
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Post by gunman1964 on Jul 27, 2022 20:36:10 GMT
The Bayonet was from Soldier of fortune.. £29.99 with scabbard
The stock finish ... first sanded off ALL the old finnish and stain grdually working down with finer and finer grades until smooth ... then steam over boiling water to lift the end grain finally sand using 0000 wire wool until super smooth.
apply wood stain ... i think i used american walnut .. then sand again with 0000 wire wool , not too hard as you might remove stain
i then treated the stock with tru oil ... one coat a night for 5 nights sanding gently using 0000 wire wool between coats.
left the last coat to dry for a week so it could harden a bit then gently went over with wire wool to remove some of the shin and make it smooth again ... finally wax polished to finish
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Post by Doyley83 on Jul 27, 2022 20:39:11 GMT
The Bayonet was from Soldier of fortune.. £29.99 with scabbard The stock finish ... first sanded off ALL the old finnish and stain grdually working down with finer and finer grades until smooth ... then steam over boiling water to lift the end grain finally sand using 0000 wire wool until super smooth. apply wood stain ... i think i used american walnut .. then sand again with 0000 wire wool , not too hard as you might remove stain i then treated the stock with tru oil ... one coat a night for 5 nights sanding gently using 0000 wire wool between coats. left the last coat to dry for a week so it could harden a bit then gently went over with wire wool to remove some of the shine... finally wax polished to finish True craftsman, I might have a go at this with my new spare. Thanks pal 👍🏻 |
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Post by Doyley83 on Jul 27, 2022 21:06:56 GMT
The Bayonet was from Soldier of fortune.. £29.99 with scabbard The stock finish ... first sanded off ALL the old finnish and stain grdually working down with finer and finer grades until smooth ... then steam over boiling water to lift the end grain finally sand using 0000 wire wool until super smooth. apply wood stain ... i think i used american walnut .. then sand again with 0000 wire wool , not too hard as you might remove stain i then treated the stock with tru oil ... one coat a night for 5 nights sanding gently using 0000 wire wool between coats. left the last coat to dry for a week so it could harden a bit then gently went over with wire wool to remove some of the shin and make it smooth again ... finally wax polished to finish Is this the one mate? - www.sofmilitary.co.uk/m1-carbine-bayonet-m4-bayonet-and-m8a1-scabbard.htmlI was going to get one a while back but was put off by the 'do not fit onto a real M1 carbine' comment in the description |
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Post by gunman1964 on Jul 27, 2022 21:16:39 GMT
yes mate thats the one .... i think i had to do a tiny bit of filing to it to get it to fit ... not very much at all .... a word of caution though .... it might only be a replica but its REALLY sharp
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Post by HeadHunter on Jul 27, 2022 23:42:42 GMT
yes mate thats the one .... i think i had to do a tiny bit of filing to it to get it to fit ... not very much at all .... a word of caution though .... it might only be a replica but its REALLY sharp Ooooh, that sounds like there's a story behind that warning, lol  |
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