My first Winchester M1

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NWSwede	My first Winchester M1	Lead	[-]
Posts: 426 (02/21/09 09:48 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None Until now, a Winchester M1 has eluded me, but when I least expected it, I stumbled on this one the other day. I'm pretty happy with the way it cleaned up. The serial number dates the receiver to June, 1943. High points are the WRA barrel that measures TE = 2.0 and MW = 0.3, WRA forged follower rod, complete WRA trigger group, unmodified Springfield -6 op rod, and Springfield type II lockbar sight. It came in an H&R walnut stock with lots of character and a beautiful deep reddish color. You can see traces of painted rack numbers on the bottom of the pistol grip and side of the buttstock, and there's even some drips of old OD green paint on the stock for added interest. Now I just need to figure out what's leaving to make room for my new baby. PS - how common are WRA follower rods? I haven't run across one before now.
BobM14		#1	[-]
Posts: 557 (02/21/09 10:31 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	..That sounds like a great find, Swede! Very nice to have so many Winchester parts still on board. Especially the barrel and triggergroup. Congrats! ("Now I just need to figure out what's leaving to make room for my new baby. ") Leaving?!? Ah, just scoot em over a pinch, there's always room for one more...... Sorry, no idea about the follower rod.... Armed Infidel
NWSwede		#2	[-]
Posts: 428 (02/22/09 10:01 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	BobM14 - Yes, that's what I usually do, but I've been trying to tighten up the budget lately, so I feel like something has to go. We'll see what actually happens.
Smokepole50		#3	[-]
Posts: 1246 (02/22/09 10:28 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Very nice find..........That barreled receiver is worth what you paid for the whole rifle. The color matched, probably original to it self and maybe to the rifle trigger group is worth $150-$200.00 The -6 uncut op-rod is another $150.00-$175,00 if the lug and piston are still in spec. The forged follower rod is fairly rare and probably worth 75.00- $100 in good condition and that one looks like it has not seen to much use. The HRA stock is worth a fair penny as well probaby $200.00. I think you did very well if you paid less then $1000.00 for that rifle. If you ever decide you don't have room for it please PM me....... Smokepole50
beanstrung		#4	[-]
Posts: 5065 (02/22/09 02:15 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Nice! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What part of "shall not be infringed" don't you understand? Joel 3:9-10
reddogge		#5	[-]
Posts: 4860 (02/23/09 09:37 AM) Host Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm envious. "What happened? What the HELL happened?" Jake Holman "The Sandpebbles"