nate129

Jim, is that the British stock made during WW2 to replace damaged original wood stocks on the lend lease guns often used by the Home Guard? I recall seeing a photo of the stock in Rock in a Hard Place, this is my first time seeing one outside of that book.

Good point, I forgot about ArmaSteel in NESAs IBMs and Korean era Royal Typewriters. If memory serves some of the early NESA production may have used steel receivers?

I know a guy who was shooting 220 grain round nose surplus hunting rounds out of a open bolt BAR without issue. The Internet is full of horror stories about folks who have damaged Garands by deviating from M2 ball spec 30.06, even some damage from 150 grain milsurp stuff that is aged, like the MKE Turkish ammo that came into the country in 1000 round sealed cans a few years back. But the Garand and BAR are vastly different designs, the beefy receiver with Browning's buffer design allow for more strength in my opinion. I recently fired my Winchester m1918 followed by a 1903 Springfield, same ammo. The effect of that buffer was immediately evident. It seems like a lot of Garand damage with hot ammo happens to the stock rear of the receiver which seems unlikely in the BAR design.

I'm in the area, currently in Stillwater, was in Inver Grove until last year. Several folks have told me one of them is on display in the police chiefs office. One retiree that was on Dakota swat told me he shot it in the 90s. If I remember correctly the Thompson on display was recovered in Chicago after the post office incident. I have yet to stop by their office to check it out. I have been to the post office where apparent .45 slug holes can be seen in the brick.

Thanks for making this Bob, I will get a check in the mail to you tomorrow.

There is a Colt m1918 for sale on Gunbroker, https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1012028513 Perhaps the seller is a board member. The auction has 190 detailed pictures and the text auction description has a link for a live fire video. The pictures show some interesting details and Colt stamps, including an apparent Winchester field gauge for the gas piston head which is not something I have seen before. I am interested in the "passport stamps" mentioned in the auction description, "when it came home." I assume this references the British proof stamps. I have a Winchester, also a lend lease - some of the stamps on this Colt are similar but not all. Did the British apply a special stamp when the weapon was released from service, and if so which stamp?

There is another early front grip on eBay right now, seller is asking 2k. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225781884369?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ERw0er-OQ3a&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CdxM9saJT6K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What is the price for their cases?

Galoob distributed the micromachine toy line in the late 80s and 90s. My mom worked for a toy inventor in eastern WI who designed the micromachine line. I remember as a kid telling him how it would be neat to have micromachine trains, and about a year later he had them on the shelves. Unfortunately I did not get a cut of that design profits but I was happy to play with the trains. This inventor, Clem Hedeen, has a website talking about his history with Galoob. Not sure if he was involved in the mini Thompson but if not he probably would know who to ask. Looks like Hasbro bought Galoob in the early 2000s. Clem's website: http://www.funcitytoys.com/index.html Website has contact info.

Good news Dan. I have a M1 .22 kit purchased from Merle. After a few hundred rounds the extractor broke. Merle was great on the repair and had me send the kit in. He seemed to discourage extractor replacement myself and preferred to do it himself. So I am not sure how involved the part swap is. I never fired it since the repair - not long after the repair Merle was sidetracked with health issues, and figuring it would become impossible to find replacement parts after his health failed. If you end up making new spares or have alot of extra stuff I may try that kit again. Nate in MN

Not my auction, these don't seem to come up often. Sharing here in case any of you are looking for one. The description indicates this grip is original Winchester but I don't seen any W stamps present. Originals seem to often suffer minor to moderate cracking, this one looks to be in good shape. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/990616911

Another eblast today stated the sale is extended until 5/31.

I received an e-blast from Ohio Ordinance Works that they have a $500 off memorial day sale, for both the A3 BAR and HCAR. More info here: https://www.oowinc.com/exclusives/semi-auto/1918a3-slr/ Pasted eblast: The Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) model 1918A2 developed by John M. Browning in 1917. We manufacture the 1918A3 variant with with machined parts produced in-house to strict tolerances to insure lifetime reliability. Every Ohio Ordnance Works BAR is fully assembled, inspected, test fired, and certified before shipment. Memorial Day is the perfect time to add this fully functional piece of American WWII firearm history to your collection! Adjustable gas operated, closed bold, walnut .30-06 semi auto with 24” barrel Sites adjustable from 100 - 1,500 yards (windage and elevation) Includes two 20-round magazines (state restrictions may apply) Web sling, carrying handle, and bipod Cleaning kit and manual Dealers/FFLs call (800) 541-GUNS (4867) or email here for dealer pricing and delivery options. Special Memorial Day pricing begins today! Call (440) 285-3481 for ordering assistance. Use MDAY23 discount code at web checkout. Review BAR Advanced Features Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc, 310 Park Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440.285.3481 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

I was looking at the photos, and recognized the camo backdrop as something Jerry often uses at Recon Ordinance in Wisconsin in his auction/sales photos. I know Johnsonlmg41 is familiar with him also. And on closer look I see several photos have a box with Jerry's name. It has me curious what the history of this Type 100 is and if Urban Armory is somehow in relation to Recon Ordinance? If Urban Armory picked this up from Recon you would think at that asking price they would have had new photos taken? About 15 years ago I had a chance at a Type 100 down in southeast Minnesota. I think at the time it was around 10k. I had a few nambus type 14s so I knew how expensive 8mm Nambu was. Decided to pass on it, I wonder if this may be the same gun given its proximity to Jerry's operation.

Thanks for posting this, I also have a stripped Swedish grip frame for my Winchester 1918. I found some metric screws at the local hardware store that were close enough to kind of work, thanks for Strange Ranger for the additional info I can now see why it was close but not correct. Now I have a better solution with the 1911 screw idea. My first stab at shooting with this grip, especially from the shoulder, was not as interesting as I expected. I honestly found the traditional gripless lower to be more comfortable. The cant of the Swedish grip is awkward. The original Monitor style or FN style seems more natural with that rearward cant.