Barnman Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I know a guy looking to sell a full auto ermco bar in great condition . Does anyone know if its a well built gun? I remember reading there was a modern bar manufacture that had machining issue and did not fire very well. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Militaria CII Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 The ERMCO BAR receivers were made under the direction of Pony Maples, the president of RAMO In the early 1980s, and he used the initials of his name E.R.Maples as the manufacturer's business name. RAMO was a major defense contractor and made many NFA Brownings, .30s and .50s. The guns are excellent in quality and manufacture. I have handled a few over the years that were offered for sale at Knob Creek. If I recall, only about 60 or so were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnman Posted October 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Thanks Black River. I remember researching a newer style bar and there was one maker who had very sloppy tolerances and was lacking in quality. Thanks Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Pony was a super nice fellow, passed away a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG34bar Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I had an ERMCO BAR years ago and sold it to a friend. The gun was very well built. My serial number was B4X, and the serial number on top of the receiver is read with the barrel pointed to the right, unlike US military BARs. The BARs with the bad machining (not all of them) were the Group Industries. I've seen some that had the front of the receiver (just under the barrel) machined so that one side was visibly thicker than the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I am curious. How much did he want for it? Did you buy it? I have one I bought new about 1984 or 1985. I am very happy with it. If I found another at the same price I paid for mine, I would buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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