M2 Specific parts markings
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Topic: M2 Specific parts markings
Posted By: Ghostman
Subject: M2 Specific parts markings
Date Posted: Apr 11 2018 at 1:21pm
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I was curious about markings on M2 specific parts. Eg selector switch, disconnect lever, disconnector etc. Inland and Winchester were the the only 2 makers of M2s. There are original parts made at the end of WW2 and post war production and/or Ordance contracts for Korea & Vietnam. Anybody know of any fakes or reproduction pieces? For example Inlanland selector switches were maed HI and LI. I've also seen ADL, where do that fall in. Winchester, I suspect, were all marked W. ------------- Michael Retired Army 1987-2008 4th ID Mech, 11th ACR, 25th ID light, 82nd Abn, 101st Abn/AAsslt, 160th SOAR Helicopter Dr. VCDL member NRA Life Member Weapons & History Enthusiast |
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Posted By: James K
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 2:37pm
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Just a week ago I purchased a M2 complete trigger housing, Inland horizontal stamp, hammer stamped WA Appears to be new safety lever marked M inside of a horseshoe stamp. Magazine release marked a large M or W and underneath that marked WA.
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Posted By: blackfish
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 4:38pm
Inland housings which were originally made for the M2 bore the Inland logo upsidedown.  Any other Inland housing was originally made for the M1 and later modified. |
Posted By: James K
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 5:01pm
Yes, Inland logo is upside down
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Posted By: James K
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 5:20pm
| my intention of this was an Underwood receiver I purchased locally which I received yesterday. So I had ordered a complete milled trigger group from Numrich. I did not specify maker and this Type VI Inland is what arrived. My reason for the Underwood #2897525 is to just build a shooter, as visual perfection not a priority. The type VI trigger group is over the top of what I expected. |
Posted By: painter777
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 5:39pm
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James K, a quick completed auctions search shows the True Inland T6 Housings selling for much more than you'd pay for any ole milled TH. I suspect you know this. Charlie-Painter777 ------------- Living Free because of those that serve..... |
Posted By: James K
Date Posted: Apr 15 2018 at 8:01pm
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When ordered from my Numrich cat#37 a complete milled trigger housing was $118 When they said the price was $209 a big gulp and OK. Way prices are going and what I received, I feel they served me well. Back to the Underwood receiver, I thought was the only one he had, but he dug in his O.D. bag for the one with my name, he must have had 5 receivers in that bag. I didn't know that before. The receiver fits my needs but as an exhibitor I see you would sell the worst first. No worries, I will be looking into that bag next month.
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Posted By: New2brass
Date Posted: May 05 2018 at 10:40am
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pics added of James K trigger housing from Numrich ------------- http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/club-assistance-saginaw-receivers_topic4716.html" rel="nofollow - Club Survey Saginaw Receivers |