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Very interesting.....yet another idea from the Idea man of Texas!
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On 5/30/2026 at 9:15 AM, tommyboy said:
MP38’s seemed to have the full or partial serial number stamped almost everywhere so it would be highly unlikely that the stock assembly would be unmarked. Stamping every single part with a serial number became less important as the war progressed but even the later MP40’s still had partial serial numbers on the stock arms.
I agree 100%. My MP40 (Bnz 42) has serial numbers everywhere, including the folding stock, both on the arms and the pivot plate lock.
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Jim, as i've noted in previous comments to your posts... they are excellent. You are waaaaaaaaaaaaaay past me when it comes to looking at OEM manufacturing issues and potential fixes. That being said, it's a close combat weapon... and a SMG to boot! I'm thinking 50 yards at most, many times less. So for me, accuracy is kinda like grenades, just get close.
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On 5/27/2026 at 2:42 PM, Remo Williams 1 said:
Congrats Bill. It is a good time for 76 upgrades/ replacement parts. I just wish there was a way to stiffen the original stock without permanent modification. I bought a spare MK760 stock back in the 90’s and had it welded in the open position. I would swap out the stock when I went to the range. I just loved the original look. Here’s a pic of my Tool Room 76.
There is a solution for the stock. The stock adaptor sold by Brian Miles (forum member) is an excellent way to replace the nasty OEM stock with a temporary adaptor that allows you to add virtually any aftermarket folding stock. I use mine with a SIG Minimalist and it is excellent beyond descriptions. I've installed the adaptor on both my M76's. Now they shoot and act like a real gun!
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sorry... I've been out of town! Your unit is obviously an updated or modernized version of the one I got. Mine is exactly the same as Machinegun Mikes.
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Arghhhhhh! No end to those who wake up each day thinking of nothing but ways to steal.
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On 5/24/2026 at 9:27 PM, BillinBama said:
I’m pretty stoked to have picked up what I think is a good bargain in a model 76 today. It comes with a few extras that just sweeten the deal. This is my second 76 so I can keep one fitted with Todd’s .22LR conversion kit and the other with Austin’s 9mm suppressor. I’m glad I found it.
Hey Bill, I too have two of these dandy guns (plus lots of extras to INLCUDE a spare bolt (Andrey)). One of the best deals out there for SMG's. And did you notice how thick the receiver metal is? Twice that of normal SMG's....
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On 5/23/2026 at 7:00 PM, Frank I. said:
Help needed?
I recently purchased a Curtis M3A1 can and need some disassembly instructions. There is a video by "Machine gun Mike" on YouTube, but my baffles are different. I cannot get the threaded pieces that the baffles are in, there are very narrow flats for a VERY thin wrench, I it would take 2 of them to disassemble the stack. Anyone have a similar can/problem?
Frank I own one of the Curtis M3cans. Anyway you can post a pic or two so I can see what you are talking about? I can get to mine pretty quick if I know what you are looking for.
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I wouldn't get too excited about these guns. There was a rash of "Special LE" or "U.S. Government" stamped receiver guns that were manufactured and sold to the commercial market. These guns, while they look cool and have that roll-stamp, are not really "Special LE" or "U.S. Government", it was just a well done marketing job by a few sellers. Many times they came is a hard case with accessories like magazines and scopes and other stuff, all assembled by the seller to present an "official" looking package for collectors. No historical or provenance value though. Just a cool semi-auto to show your friends.
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My first thoughts were a billet insert, closely. matching the dimensions of the magazine, (I got this inspiration from the TSMG magazine lip repair tool). Insert and then hammer any dents or creases out. Then it dawned on me that the price of the billet insert would buy many magazines.... not a good ROI.
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6 hours ago, dalbert said:
There’s a lot of FRT discussion on Uzitalk, which I’m fine with there. I would not want to duplicate that here. If I decide to start an M16 forum here, I would watch it closely, and keep it suited more to what I see as the unique personality of this site. I would want it to compliment our other forums, and add value to the site. We have some M16 discussions here now that could be better focused for interaction in a dedicated forum.
Usually I just start a new forum after hearing interest from members here, but I realize this potential M16 change summons some strong feelings, which I understand and respect. I am approaching a potential new M16 forum much more cautiously than I have with other forums I’ve added here in the past.
Here’s mostly what I would want to explore in an M16 forum here. I would probably put a sticky topic at the top of the page indicating the intent of the forum in detail, and move or hide any topics that didn’t conform to the desired forum personality.
1. NFA M16 discussion (Including NFA AR conversions and registered trigger devices)
2. The history of the development of the AR15 platform in the early days of Armalite and subsequent Colt and licensed M16 manufacturer iterations. I would want the forum to become a respected resource.
3. I am particularly interested in the early XM16E1 issues which resulted from deviations away from the original powder design, shortage of cleaning equipment and appropriate training, sales and political missteps involving the implementation by Colt and Ordnance and use in Viet Nam, and the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.
4. I want to better document the multitude of paper items associated with the AR15 and XM16E1, M16, and later variants made by Colt, H&R, and GM Hydramatic. I would also encourage M16 related book reviews.
5. I want to document and explore military accessories for the early XM16E1 and M16, M16A1 + Rifles. (Maybe include Knight’s Armament accessories, but not include the plethora of civilian accessories that are in use today)
6. I’d like to document actual GI experiences among our members who were issued the various M16 variants since the early 1960’s, as well as some law enforcement use from a historical perspective.
7. Sales would have the usual forum restrictions, and would be limited to NFA MG items. No SBR’s, etc. I would expect sale posts to be extremely limited.
Back in 1999, my brother documented some early collector information regarding magazines and other stuff that became a great subject matter resource for many at that time on Biggerhammer.net. I would like to gather and post some niche collector data like that if a new forum is started.
Obviously, I have interest in starting a new M16 forum. But I really want to vet it well before I decide whether to proceed, and I value each and every opinion of members here. I really do.
David
Well said. The Swedish K forum turned out great.... if that is any portend of how this will go.
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7 hours ago, dalbert said:
I’m still a bit conflicted about it, based on some of the feedback. I actually agree with everyone’s sentiment about it here so far, both pro and con, thus my indecision.
I’ll be at the TCA show this Friday, and I think I’ll ask around there what people think. Perhaps I should do a poll here?
If I created the new forum, I would want to focus on historical aspects of the platform, as well as NFA guns that we own. I am also deeply interested in the paper associated with the M16 over the years.
A converted SP1 was the first machine gun I ever bought in 1988. Still have it and love it.
David
I will say that the M16 has a history as complicated as the TSMG. Maybe even more so as so many one-off's and oddities were produced, with endless variations, especially in the early years. I went to the AR15 Board extensively to help figure out how one of my guns came to be, along with the nuances physical attributes of the actual guns themselves. A perfect example that nobody would consider is my Factory Select Fire AR15 (1964 production). This gun should be, based on the Colt SN records, a government gun (614) yet it is not. Fat end firing pin, slab side chrome bolt, stainless steel gas tube and other features that only become apparent when comparing notes with others.
Up to you guys!
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13 hours ago, BPinFL said:
You boys need to grow up! We're all in the same boat. Stop you're bitchin!
Hey Buddy thanks for everything you do! BP
Roger.
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I guess with a rifle as heavy as the m14, any weight savings is a good thing. I just took mine out to shoot and although I can manage it quite well, it is heavy.
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11 hours ago, Mike Hammer said:
Ok, who's it going to hurt by having a forum here, nobody. We have every other category on this site. I say let's do it.
Up to you guys! We can spend weeks talking about the Keosayian collection!
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17 hours ago, Got Uzi said:
You army going to buy a gun at today (or tomorrow) prices and make the windfall profits you see now. No way in hell are you going to make the money off them compared to the guys who got them 10, 20, even 30 years ago. You keep pushing that these prices will always be high but at some point, and it will, prices will top out. The market can’t sustain itself at this point.
Maybe I’d like to see prices to where the common man can afford them, not just guys with big money. It’s the same with classic cars and such. The common guy has been forced out due to money.
We can argue this all day but you live in your own little world where everything is awesome. I’m out here in the real world and see the future of this stuff dying in the next 10-20 years because of the pricing…..it will happen and I know I know, the old guys will say “this has been said for years but it hasn’t yet” well look around old guys…..how many younger (25-45) guys are buying into this stuff? They can’t afford it because you guys are driving prices out of reach. It’s a self fulfilling issue and no one can see it.
BTW I live inside the HK community and it has its own levels of craziness and zealots too. The term “investment grade firearm” has ruined this hobby. People only see dollar signs and don’t enjoy the actual shooting aspect.
How am I trying to push prices down? Hate to burst your bubble but there’s no real money to be made buying at these prices to try and resell. 5-10% isn’t worth the upfront cost and having to have the money tied up. My opinions on this are from a personal stand point. There might be a reason I’m not buying guns for my personal collection anymore. Prices are making it impossible to buy and not worth it. I’ll sell stuff for people on consignment and I have hard fact conversations on the selling aspect….you can look at auction house prices and then take 10% off for sellers fees then add in the 1099 and figure 10-30% will be taken as “capital gains” so did you really get all the money it sells for at auction?? If you do the math, the auction house prices don’t translate to real world numbers based on this aspect alone.
You seem quite angry regarding your self-described position in society as a "Common man". Unfortunately, the market does not regress to common man affordability, rather it's governed by supply and demand. The prices are what they are. Naysayers have always said, "It's at an all time high.. time to sell, prices will never go higher!" then guess what? Prices go up, and people benefit from that.
Regarding my own little world and your desire to protect the "common man" (I guess that's anyone who fall into your perception of economic status) if I remember correctly, you contacted me last year with a Production "K" that you had obtained and wanted to sell me. We spoke several times about it (it was in very rough condition and needed extensive work) and you agreed to sell it to me for $39,500 (as is). Then, you 100% ghosted me, not returning calls nor emails and reneged on the deal and your verbal agreement. Clearly what happened, was that you determined that you could sell the gun in one form or another to someone else for MORE $$, and that is exactly what you did. Yep, the very same guy who says prices are too high, and that people are charging too much and running the "common man" out of the market, ignored his own words and became a die hard capitalist. So much for affordability.
I did not want to call you out about this incident, however your continued badgering regarding market pricing, affordability of the product(s) and people making money was so contradictive to your actions as to be laughable. I am certain your mark-up on your semi-K's likewise follows this trend.
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1 hour ago, StrangeRanger said:
I vote no. There are plenty of other AR sites and adding an AR forum here might swamp this site with AR fanboys
Agree. I have two M16's and the existing AR15 platforms are well established and populated by knowledgeable members.
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On 5/8/2026 at 3:35 PM, Got Uzi said:
RIA literally just sold a Wilson L serial number tube gun…$27,500 before the BP and sales tax….making it at minimum $32,320 (adjust for local taxes as they vary)
Does this mean that I was right in stating the $47k gun was a fluke and the guns on GB are too high? I do believe so….
No, what it means is that you won't pay premium prices for guns. Many others will and obviously do. Each sale is independent of another, and the condition, provenance and appearance of the gun matter much. Again, you seem to want to push prices downward, maybe you are stocking up on guns to sell later at much higher prices? Wouldn't be a business for you would it? Sure sounds like it to me.
Regarding "tube" guns as investments, most of us buy SMG's to collect and shoot, with a by-product being that they increase in value. Try your theory on someone who bought a Wilson (Andrewski) "K" years ago for just a couple of hundred dollars... I'd say that's quite the good investment given today's prices. Same for M3's, M16's, and just about any collectible & C&R.
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On 5/8/2026 at 7:38 PM, 68coupe said:
I humbly submit that ANY battlefield pick-up or recovery isn't "stealing", even if it's from a fallen soldier from one's own forces. It was either abandoned or dropped as the soldier carrying it fell, and is therefore fair game. Every soldier is and was not only entitled to "level up". The Red army in WWII not only encouraged the practice, they relied on it, as not enough arms were available to outfit every soldier.
Therefore, if a soldier were to "acquire" a second M16, Thompson or M3 from a fallen soldier, it's his. Naturally ,we're in a VERY grey area here. There were many "unauthorized" weapons in Viet Nam. These were often sold or traded to other soldiers that were staying when they rolled out. Examples of this are now traded between SOTs. It would be nice to see some, or all of these come back on the open market.
Just my musings, Karl
Hey Karl, I appreciate and understand you point. By the Vietnam era however, everyone was aware of the rules of bringing guns home and so my idea (and this whole thread is just me and my idea to try and make it work) was to make the consideration of any amnesty palatable in the eyes of politicians, the ATF and the public. M16's, M60's , M79/s and other US modern weapons would probably not fit in the hearts of those considering another amnesty.
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18 hours ago, Bill in VA said:
I fail to see what’s magical about 1975/pre-1976. Likewise, I fail to see any reason to exclude tube guns, reactivated/rebuilt parts kits, etc. The 1968 Amnesty made no such distinction.
A repeal of 922(o) would be better than an amnesty, of course, but then we’d have to deal with those pesky post-1976 guns, tube guns, “Glock switches”, and anything else.
For years, the ATF has resisted another amnesty because they say it would jeopardize ongoing investigations and prosecutions, all the more so since they have repeatedly testified that the NFRTR is 100% accurate.
It’s nice to daydream about another amnesty or a full repeal of 922(o) but as another somewhat legendary MG internet poster once said, “monkeys will fly out of my butt before that happens.”
Great question, and the reason i worded the parameters like I did was to specifically address WW2, Korean and certain Vietnam era guns that were "snuck" back into the USA. This was a period of time when that could be done, albeit not without dangers if caught, but nonetheless, it happened. MG's of this limited period would be C&R weapons that the troops brought back and have stored in their attics for decades. Now that those generations are passing, the historical value of the guns, and providing the families a way to legally manage the guns is important. Excluding unregistered receivers (or Tubes) is not the same as having a WW2 MP38u40, or a Korean War Chinese Type 50 (PPSH), or a K50M from Vietnam. Clearly M16's and such were US government property and were "stolen" versus picked up on the battlefield. Excluding non-matching SMG's prevents of late imported parts kits which were 100% no bring-backs from being registered by every SOT out there. So the Swedish K, picked up in Vietnam is good to go, whereas the parts kit "K", mated to a new receiver or unoriginal non-matching receiver is not. Again, the idea is to tie the gun to one that was brought back years ago, not a modern build.
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2 hours ago, NE Patriot said:
I agree that a limited amnesty is more likely than new legislation allowing manufacture of MGs. But I'm not seeing it right now. It's too provocative with mid-term elections nearing. Mid-terms usually favor the party out of power, so after the election there won't the votes for an amnesty either. Maybe in the future....
Agree, but it would be nice!
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Market goes up, market goes down. I doubt anyone gives a hoot about the Hughes Amendment. There is zero chance that congress (both sides) will pass legislation allowing the manufacture of MG’s. There is already concern about the number of “businessmen” manufacturing “samples” not for the intended purpose of legit law enforcement and military use, rather as a way to make a living selling to others.
A limited amnesty of real SMG’s/MG’s per my earlier post is the more likely outcome, if any.
As for inflated “auction” prices, they are what they are. I bet you’d take the $$$ all day if it were your gun being sold. Seems like you argue that every sale, if it’s higher than what you are willing to pay, is too high. No one is forcing people to buy. Private sales, which also happen all the time can and do bring in excellent numbers. Many of them are in-advertised and handled via word of mouth and connections. More importantly many of the guns of the same type (K’s for instance) vary dramatically in condition, appearance, provenance and price. As for “Tube” guns, with which you seem to have issues, they are real guns and are priced accordingly. Were it not for this class of MG’s, there would be virtually no Swedish K’s, many fewer STEN’s, a lot less MP40’s and so on. That would in turn drive prices even higher!!
I have no trouble paying a premium or asking price for a gun if it’s what I want. And if I pay a bit more, so what? As Jerry Prasser once said, “you didn’t pay too much, you just bought it too early!”
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And another one, very close in SN popped up on GB!
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1160118798
This gun was an early build by Stan Andrewski and like the one above, could use a "Full Monty" by his son John!
Snagged another
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Of course I kept the OEM stock.... it just doesn't do the job though.