ROCKSHUND
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I've been thinking of slimming the number of different systems that I support.
I'm considering seeking a FTF trade of my Springfield M1A s/n 0869XX, along with a substantial accessory package including such goodies as: USGI: Bipod, bayonet/scabbard, muzzlebrake accessory, extra walnut stock w/cutout, NIW firing pin, Springfield Armory type match rear sight, NM front sight, some tools, manuals,and approximately 12 USGI (one might be Springfield Inc) magazines, and a couple Springfield 5 rounders. (Lawd knows what else is lying around). Have Fulton handguard, a GI vented handguard, and at least one GI solid handguard.
Have Brookfield TiN gas piston installed at the moment, have a spare of the same, and GI gas piston as well. Have Israeli GI scope mount (minty) installed. Have Israeli modified/issued/used sniper stock, nowhere near as homely as Walt's). Have Choate/Springfield Armory folding stock and handguard (black crinkle finish, purchased from our own Briansammo). Have a near mint USGI fiberglass stock around, too.
Rifle has USGI Springfield Armory bolt, and a BEAUTIFUL Saco Lowell barrel, match reamed flash suppressor. GI parts count in total should be good on this 94-95 built rifle. It's in a Boyd's heavy walnut stock that has, unfortunately popped a small (not detached) chip immediately forward of the rear sling swivel. This rifle has had very few rounds fired through it, under 120 rounds, flawlessly. I have a Leupold VXIII Tactical Duplex scope installed, but...I'd probably keep it. Like so many Springfields, it seems to "gap" slightly on most stocks at the receiver heel.
Man, I sure would miss this rifle, but...
Practically speaking, as I have 2 DSA FAL's, I'm thinking that another quality FAL makes more sense for me to support, logistically.
What do y'all think? Should I do it? What might make an equitable trade for this package? (I'd prefer to do it as a package). Should I hang onto her?, it sure would be difficult to ever find another as nice.
-FNR.
I'm considering seeking a FTF trade of my Springfield M1A s/n 0869XX, along with a substantial accessory package including such goodies as: USGI: Bipod, bayonet/scabbard, muzzlebrake accessory, extra walnut stock w/cutout, NIW firing pin, Springfield Armory type match rear sight, NM front sight, some tools, manuals,and approximately 12 USGI (one might be Springfield Inc) magazines, and a couple Springfield 5 rounders. (Lawd knows what else is lying around). Have Fulton handguard, a GI vented handguard, and at least one GI solid handguard.
Have Brookfield TiN gas piston installed at the moment, have a spare of the same, and GI gas piston as well. Have Israeli GI scope mount (minty) installed. Have Israeli modified/issued/used sniper stock, nowhere near as homely as Walt's). Have Choate/Springfield Armory folding stock and handguard (black crinkle finish, purchased from our own Briansammo). Have a near mint USGI fiberglass stock around, too.
Rifle has USGI Springfield Armory bolt, and a BEAUTIFUL Saco Lowell barrel, match reamed flash suppressor. GI parts count in total should be good on this 94-95 built rifle. It's in a Boyd's heavy walnut stock that has, unfortunately popped a small (not detached) chip immediately forward of the rear sling swivel. This rifle has had very few rounds fired through it, under 120 rounds, flawlessly. I have a Leupold VXIII Tactical Duplex scope installed, but...I'd probably keep it. Like so many Springfields, it seems to "gap" slightly on most stocks at the receiver heel.
Man, I sure would miss this rifle, but...
Practically speaking, as I have 2 DSA FAL's, I'm thinking that another quality FAL makes more sense for me to support, logistically.
What do y'all think? Should I do it? What might make an equitable trade for this package? (I'd prefer to do it as a package). Should I hang onto her?, it sure would be difficult to ever find another as nice.
-FNR.
). Save for a while and buy the new FAL if money is the factor. I've thought about selling a couple rifles to fund new ones but I know I will cuss myself for it later, and I don't have a rifle as nice as the one you describe. It sounds as though you have put alot of time and money into it. Unless you suddenly just don't want it anymore, keep it.
