mattnh

If you want a cradle with an ammo can, what you prob want is a M142 Cradle or H-60 Cradle (both with long pin - not the short pin) They are up on ebay occasionally,,, To attach a long-pin cradle it to that specific tripod, you would need something like these: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/808740679 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/819134618 If you can do without the ammo can, just grab a M60 gooseneck pintle (<$100) and you are GTG on that tripod.

If you want to shoot it a lot, it will most likely be a PITA. IMHO, there are A LOT of better options than a Reising. The M2 carbine comes to mind... WW2 - check Reasonable price - check Reliable - check Parts/mags avail - check But, if you have your heart set on a Reising, there is no substitute...

LOL, SACO trunion listed as a Maremont (and at a higher price - 2.5k) by a different seller... Gotta look at the pics!!! https://www.gunbroker.com/item/817880953

Interesting- FWIW, there was an uncut Maremont trunion with serial # that sold recently on GB for 1.6K https://www.gunbroker.com/item/812814838 That would be an interesting trunion for a rebuild on a channel marked transferable...

I purchased a 1928 WH Korean commemorative right after it was reworked by PK with a NOS parts kit. The results are impressive. The thing is a masterpiece. Way better than factory new. FWIW - The upside to PK's work is you will get a properly functioning gun that looks like it was built for a museum. The downside is that it will look so nice you won't want to shoot it...

Yep - good recoil spring + low power ammo...

Thanks for the info!!! Yeah, sure, it is likely some number of original factory Maremonts were sold to LE agencies that eventually made their way intact to collectors... So... 1) The "100" factory guns via RO 2) Other factory guns sold to agencies 3) Were there any other factory transferable guns sold? 4) F1/F2 guns built using intact trunions 5) F1/F2 guns built using re-welded demil trunions 6) ???

Does anyone know the serial number range for the 100 transferable Maremonts M60s that ReconOrdnance set loose? I was told by Jerry @ RO they all started with "077xxxx" What is the range? Were the numbers consecutive? I suppose any other Maremonts SNs outside of that are either rewelds or were obtained from demills? Anybody care to comment? Thanks in advance, -- Matt

How rare are the flares?

fwiw, On occasion, they miss pulling the check when the forms are initially processed and it doesn't get cashed until it makes it to the examiner (& they find it).

LOL, I think that one tops Ruben's price/value considerably... https://www.gunbroker.com/item/816911189

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IMHO, OP rods would be no big deal to repair with some Tig-weld followed-up by re-machine (the end result wouldn't be as good as a new op rod) Technically, a bolt probably could also be repaired, but would require likely eddy current testing after welding/machining/hardening, then a live proof shot (to ensure bolt doesn't fail at required peak overpressure), followed by re-testing if it didn;t obviously fail (dye test at a minimum). But why??? Just buy brand new ones from USO, they are avail (for a price), and are better (last longer and not as failure prone). Metallurgy has advanced A LOT in the last 50yrs...

My 2 cents as an amateur blacksmith... Any added weld material is going to be metallurgically different than the existing material (possibly very different). This means that its potential annealing/machining/re-hardening will be different at different spots. There will always be greater potential for failure at a weld joint; the hardening process will greatly aggravate the stress point. Different alloys can require totally different quench processing and tempering process. Two bolts that look the same could be made of different materials and processed very differently. For example, some metals require oil quench and other require air quench to properly harden. Repairing op-rods with weld prob. wouldn't be that big of a deal; however, I would NOT do that to a bolt (or barrel) where a failure could be catastrophic. No way would I ever use a bolt that somebody heat-treated in their garage much less welded-on, annealed, machined, normalized, and then and heat-treated in their garage...

Hi, I'm looking for a shooter, so gun marked on the channel would be preferable (e.g. RIA); however, I would also consider a Maremont *w/ the reg trun). Let me know if you want to discuss your RIA.

As noted above: o barrel/ bipod assembly o topcover o butt stock o foregrip o feed tray hanger o single notch oprod + a few more things that are different: 1) Trigger group 2) Top of rear sight (E3 has a hole vs bar on original M60) 3) Op rod spring (multi-strand in original M60) 4) Op rod guide (E3 uses a thicker guide rod) 5) Carry handle 6) Bolt plug type 7) Front sling swivel 8) It is possible you would want an old-style buffer as well to be really accurate

Yes, I'm still exploring what is available elsewhere...

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a transferable RIA or Maremont M60 Appreciate you looking. My email: mhbits@gmail.com BTW, I have an extensive NFA MG collection if you are looking for something in trade I might have it - just ask... -- Matt

FWIW, I have dealt with Doug in the past and found him to be honest and fair. I spoke with Doug this week.Those are his ads. -- Matt

A LC blank at the end for me, too...

+1 on UNAMMO links

fwiw, in recent years, it is not uncommon for there to be up to a month delay from the stamp approval date to actual mailing of the stamp. The long delays seem specific to some examiners. Perhaps they are working out of home for extended periods of time... Look up the examiner on the stamp here http://www.nfatracker.com/reports.aspx to see how long they typically take to mail them...

FrankSPPD, That is an awesome Monitor picture above - thanks for sharing it!!!

fwiw, I was told there are two pristine examples in a display case at the federal reserve building in Boston

Unlikely - this is prob. the genesis of that story... http://blog.princelaw.com/2014/05/14/did-atfs-determination-on-nics-checks-open-the-door-for-manufacture-of-new-machineguns-for-trusts/