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VitSports6
03-19-2012, 09:15 PM
I don't know if it was anything really all that special, It had an SA 53 barrel on it that had a nice and shiny bore, I'm trying to recall the SN, But IIRC it was in the high 4millions, All the metal looked well taken care of, Bolt and Trigger group were SA as well, I didn't think to drop out the trigger group... The only real poor looking thing was the butt stock, It didn't match and was a lighter colored wood compared to the hand guards which were a the darker walnut color.
The guy only wanted $750, Which I don't have at the moment, But it was at a pawn shop, So If I HAD to have it I'm certain I could put it on layaway.
If my wife will allow... :o I may stop by again tomorrow.
deputy85
03-19-2012, 09:32 PM
a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it
VitSports6
03-19-2012, 10:27 PM
a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it

What would one look for on the welds?
VitSports6
03-19-2012, 10:41 PM
I found a link about rewelds on thegca.org If I get a chance I will go give it the once over again tomorrow, I am looking for a few other clues on what its all about.
Thanks again.
dogboysdad
03-19-2012, 10:49 PM
If the barrel is tight and the receiver is not a "reweld", buy it. If not, you will only kick yourself each time you see a $1200 IHC.
VitSports6
03-19-2012, 11:00 PM
Sorry, I keep remembering things, I guess I may be just a little excited.

I remember the rear sight had the lock bar as well as the elevation knob had the (Up--> <--Down Battle \/ Range) on the side, Is this a type II rear sight?
I don't know if that is anything special or not.
VitSports6
03-19-2012, 11:02 PM
If the barrel is tight and the receiver is not a "reweld", buy it. If not, you will only kick yourself each time you see a $1200 IHC.

Tight as in TE/MW or as in not unscrewing from the receiver?
VitSports6
03-19-2012, 11:11 PM
Not much to go on, But here are a couple pic's from the listing.

http://img.bonnint.net/c/1716/171628/17162879.jpg?filter=ksl/gallery1

http://img.bonnint.net/c/1716/171625/17162531.jpg?filter=ksl/gallery1
13Fox
03-20-2012, 12:19 AM
a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it

Me too. I need an IHC to complete my 4 manufacturers .
musketjon
03-20-2012, 01:14 AM
Looks like a birch replacement stock and a lock bar sight IHC would have never used. But for $750-----you ought to jump on that mother like stink on s__t if it's not a welded receiver.
Just my own opinion.
Jon
VitSports6
03-20-2012, 04:25 PM
add is no longer available, Oh well, I will stop by the place on the way home just to check.
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.
The Garand Guy
03-20-2012, 07:21 PM
You can tell a welded receiver if the machine marks on the bolt & op rod channels are broken up, and if the drawing# on the right leg does not match the serial#
Dave
03-22-2012, 07:57 PM
add is no longer available, Oh well, I will stop by the place on the way home just to check.
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.

Update on this?
dogboysdad
03-22-2012, 10:38 PM
He snoozed and he loozed.
VitSports6
03-26-2012, 12:51 AM
Update on this?

Correct, Sorry for the delay, I have been out of town since Thurs.