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Barrel date is 2/55.
Just finger, stock installed. Needs a HEAVY nudge to move bolt forward. With all wood removed, no issues.
I'm going to do a little "woodworking" with this CMP stock...
Thanks, Mac
~Matt
I'll say. Looks great with the letter paint. And that lady got a big back porch!
~Matt
Scatter, yes that one was for you.
Greek Black is, I believe, a painted on finish usually over the original parkerizing.
Some remove it, some don't. I got one recently and think I may keep it as is.
Whoever painted it did a great job...
As to determining if you have "greek black", you could remove the buttstock and see if any of the "paint" has worn off from wear. if you see a greenish metal under the wear marks, it is most likely a painted finish. If you still can't tell take a little white vinegar and a q-tip and try a test patch on say a receiver leg or other location that won't be seen when assembled. Some of these painted finishes react to petro-based cleaning fluids, so you could try a little of what you intend to clean your rifle with on a q-tip and try in a similar method to vinegar. That way you won't accidently ruin the finish if you want to keep it.
A great looking rifle for sure. A little tung oil, a little time and the wood-n-steel will pop.
~Matt
yes i agree, plus as long as the stock is snug you should be able to decrease your group sizes. Both my new wood stocked garands group much better than the gi wood.True. The CMP stocks are growing on me though. I like the idea of being able to throw on a CMP stock and go to the range while leaving my period/maker correct stock at home. Any "dings" are mine to remember...
~Matt
Thinking of grabbing an HRA SG. One question - these ship directly to your door even without a C&R?
Yes.
Go to http://www.thecmp.org and look at the how to order section. You just don't call them and they send you the rifle.
Thinking of grabbing an HRA SG. One question - these ship directly to your door even without a C&R?
Adult signature required also.
That looks like a CMP stock. You need a few more coats of BLO on it.
Mine was delivered Mon morning while I was at work. My daughter was home and expecting it so she signed for it. LOOONG day at work knowing it was there waiting for me. 43 SA receiver with a 55 SA barrel. Readings are 1+ and 1+. Of course my little armorer had to be right there checking everything
It has the light green hue to it.
Inside the receiver has the hue.
The shape that it's in makes it look like it's fresh off the line and ready to go overseas with a GI.
Someone seems content with it's condition.
The stock does seem a little flat and I was wondering if I should hit it with a rag and some boiled linseed oil or some or lemon oil just to get it to come to life a little bit.
Greg
BLO?
Just be sure what ever you use you know exactly what you are using. So manyTeak oil is very nice too
This can be debated for the 140$ the stocks sells for I guess they are ok.The CMP stock is a good stock. They just don't finish them well. The seem to have a coat of stain on some and then a coat of BLO.
This can be debated for the 140$ the stocks sells for I guess they are ok.
As for the cmp finish. Its nothing more than a spray on light stain to even out the color of the stock and hand guards. My cmp wood stocks had their share of issues from excessive contact to twisted barrel channel along with very tight hand guards.