M40scoutsniper Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just got a quick question... Charging handles... Specifically the larger, curved, knurled handles. What models did these appear on? Is it manufacturer specific, time frame, commercial? Thanks in advance! I usually skulk around on the Thompson board and this is my first one over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Militaria CII Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Pictured is one of the early style knurl textured handles. There were also ribbed texture handles. Later version had smooth front. The early handles I have are not maker marked but some may have been. FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantgrowup Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 When did they switch to the later-style charging handle that is seen on the A2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyardslug Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 It's a Colt Commercial Charging handle. All US Military BAR's had the same size handle (but some winchesters were checkered instead of serrated)It also could be a Swedish charging handle (Colts have a C Arrow, Sweedish made will have a crown stamp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Its not Swedish, it would have a serial number and crown stamp on it as well its the wrong shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M40scoutsniper Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Thanks for the info everyone. 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M40scoutsniper Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Does anyone have one of the large knurled charging handles I referenced that they would be willing to part with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M40scoutsniper Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 So I was cleaning up a charging handle today and I noticed something. A little nub sticking out on the bottom rear guide rail. I looked at a standard charging handle that is currently on a rifle, but it lacks the nub. The large charging handle doesnt have any markings on it. I havent tried a test fit yet, but was very curious if anyone could shed some light on this mysterious nub. Also, does anyone make a knurled thread protector for a BAR muzzle? Thx- Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 They stake the lower rail on the charging handle to take up the slop so the handle does not rattle when its on it detent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M40scoutsniper Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Awesome, thank you for such a prompt reply. 🙌🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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