I have an M1 that I inherited from an old Army Buddy who passed away. By the markings on the receiver, it was made by Springfield and the Serial number is 7663.
I found a website that shows it was manufactured back in January, 1939, but obviously has been refurbished, because the barrel and receiver are not blue, but a grey
color that looks like sandblasted steel.
The stock is also pretty recent, because it is all clean wood with no cracks, dings, or signs of wear. The wood has no finish, and feels like it was sanded with 60 grit.
The sling also looks like it is brand new.
I assume that this was refurbished, (perhaps by CMP). Does this sound correct?
When I first got to New Mexico, and remembering my Basic Training with the M-14, I went out and zeroed out the sights and it seems to be very accurate. It was nice to
relive those sight pictures from so many years ago, and glad my eyes are still as good as back then.
My question is, what would be the proper finish for the stock and handguard. The rough, sanded finish drives my nuts. Should I use laquer, or just an oil finish.
Thanks for any advice!
Sky
I found a website that shows it was manufactured back in January, 1939, but obviously has been refurbished, because the barrel and receiver are not blue, but a grey
color that looks like sandblasted steel.
The stock is also pretty recent, because it is all clean wood with no cracks, dings, or signs of wear. The wood has no finish, and feels like it was sanded with 60 grit.
The sling also looks like it is brand new.
I assume that this was refurbished, (perhaps by CMP). Does this sound correct?
When I first got to New Mexico, and remembering my Basic Training with the M-14, I went out and zeroed out the sights and it seems to be very accurate. It was nice to
relive those sight pictures from so many years ago, and glad my eyes are still as good as back then.
My question is, what would be the proper finish for the stock and handguard. The rough, sanded finish drives my nuts. Should I use laquer, or just an oil finish.
Thanks for any advice!
Sky