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The1930sRust - I would also appreciate knowing who did his refinish and engraving work if you don't mind sharing. PM me if you don't mind - thanks.

If you were looking at buying a bunch of 21 COLT parts, what would you look for to make sure you were really getting COLT parts and not paying a premium for parts that aren't really COLT? What parts are COLT specific and so marked and how and where are they marked? I'm interested in knowing about all parts except the upper receiver. Barrel, stock, butt plate, accuator, comp, internal parts, etc. All info greatly appreciated.

I spent a half hour posting a reply then went back and deleted it. One or two posts ticked me off the wrong way but I decided to let it ride. And John Jr, I appreciated you comments - I understood them as meant and I had come to that conclusion about a few people already. But thanks to everyone on this board who has tried to help me out. The gun isn't in that bad a shape. To answer TD - the block, barrel, Lyman sight and actuator were fine (although I banged up the actuator freeing up the bolt. BUT just to be safe, I have talked to a Class 2 guy with metalurgy experience who will test the receiver and if necessary, have it reheat treated. I found out this past week that the guy that has had it for so long has been accumulating the parts that were needed and got Colt parts where required. The only outstanding issue after the gun is restored is that of it not having an original finish. I can live with that. I will have a 21, I paid $2500 for it, got a LOT more on insurance settlement than that and don't plan on selling it. So again, thanks to everyone that has offered suggestions, contacts, ideas, etc. And to those who are SOOOOOO concerned that I will attempt to pass this off under the table as an original Colt 21, here is what you have been waiting for - YES - it is # 5112. There, now you can tell the world. Terry

I think I bought mine in late 1975 because I was getting married in Feb 76 and my soon to be wife about crapped when she found out I paid (trying to remember exactly) about 2400 for the gun and 100 for a 50 drum. I might be off a hundred one way or another on the gun. I use to drool over the MGM (I think) movie guns that Earl had in his catalog. Now my toy is a McBros .50 BMG single shot target rifle. Reloading for that is a trip. 214 grains of powder behind a 850 gr turned bronze projectile. It gets as much attention at the range as the Tommy did. Terry

Nope - Maybe there was a legit company that made the BAR called that? Got me. Terry

That PLUS the catalog of the guy in Arizona - Was his name J Curtis Earl or something like that? I'd tell you what I paid for that 21 Colt back in 76 but you would suffer severe heart palpatations or worse. But if you had the catalog, you know what the prices were. If we'd only known, right? I have wanted a MG42 since forever but will probably never get one (where did I put that lottery ticket?)

YEP - THERE IT IS. That is cool. I wonder when they got it and from where or if it was an original purchase? Thanks a lot man. Terry

I bought the gun in 1975 from a place in Atlanta GA. They supposedly got it from Raiford State Prison in Stark, FL. The buttstock was stamped FSP for Florida State Prison. Back 30 years ago, I don't think anyone had done much research on serial numbers and I never bothered looking any harder. Thanks - Terry

I'm sorry to ask for help on this, but if someone would take the time to answer this for me, I'd greatly appreciate their time. Please feel free to e-mail me if you don't want to take up space on here with all this. I talked to the guy restoring my Colt 21 and he said he has accumulated most of the parts and that they are Colt parts. What I want to know is just what parts on a 1921 COLT are COLT specific and how are they marked or identified. I don't want to pay for a Colt such and such if it isn't really a Colt part. Sorry to be ignorant but I would really appreciate the help. Also, how do I find out if my ser# is listed in the book you all keep mentioning that shows history of guns by ser #. Many thanks to all. Terry

What is the proper procedure of notifying BATF that you are moving and relocating a NFA weapon? Do you get something back showing they were notified or what? TIA

Well THAT is encouraging HA I have contacted a few people that e-mailed me and I think I have a "road plan". Thanks to all.

Thanks guys, But before I shell out a LOT of $$ to get it back original, I need to make sure that the receiver can be restored that well. If I am going to end up with a pitted, ratty looking shooter, I will just put other cheaper parts in it. I'm not sure just WHAT attempts to clean up the receiver this other guy has done. That's the first question I need to resolve. Thanks for the recommendations.

I had a mint Colt 21 that went through a house fire in 2000. We found it in the aftermath - no wood, pitted from water, etc. I transferred it to Class 2 guy who has had it for over 4 years and still doesn't have it done. No parts, can't find springs, etc. I'm tired of this and want my toy fixed and back. Any suggestions as to someone who can do this for me? Also concerned about heat damage to receiver. Thanks