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  1. 02-11-2018, 12:59 PM #1
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    What to do with this 6 Million

    So I have two 6 Million serial numbered rifles. One is correct(ed) that I bought off another forum member. The other I bought as a barreled receiver to get the 1956 dated barrel. The receiver had two hairline cracks at the receiver heel. Well, I ended up finding another 1956 dated barrel, so I had the cracks professionally repaired (welded) and I have built the rifle up with correct metal parts and a beautiful walnut Overton replacement stock. The heel repair is essentially unnoticeable.

    My question is, what do I do with this rifle? Sell it as-is? What price would you ask? I would assume most people would walk away from the rifle once they are told about the heel repair. Would you use it as a shooter? Part it out? Are 6 million rifles really that rare now?

    I look forward to your thoughts.
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    That would be a hard decision for me to make too. However, if you do decide to part it out, I may be interested in the 1956 barrel.
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  3. 02-11-2018, 06:03 PM #3
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    I would shoot the thing myself.
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    20 years from now the cmp crowd will swear that they read somewhere about the arsenal repairs on cracked heels. They manage to justify about every other thing.
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    Make it into a Mini-G BM59 thing and be sure to take it to EVERY gun show you attend for the rest of your life!

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    6 mil rare? no but they are sought after and do have a slight premium
    That being said I think you will have a real hard time selling the rifle unless grossly discounted with the repaired receiver. You might be better off pulling the receiver and get what you can out of it
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    I'd shoot it,Eric.
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    If you part it out I may be interested in the receiver. Send pics of damage and price if you decide to strip it.
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    Thinking about this more, why not just sell for what the CMP does? The CMP has sold welded receivers and not told folks so why not you? 9 years ago the CMP sold me a Garand with a welded on rear sight ear. I also believe Stu got a welded Garand receiver, Stu?
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  10. 02-12-2018, 11:17 PM #10
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    When did the CMP (knowingly) sell welded receivers?

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