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New shipping rules in affect......You must email your tracking number to me within 24 hours "after shipping your package" so I can track your package and know when it arrives. Folks who don't ship as agreed can be expected to be denied service in the future. I have many folks who want work done and not shipping as agreed will not be tolerated, period. Make sure your return address (to ship back to) is on the box or shipping label. We "must" ship back to the return address on the box or label. If the return address is not on the box or label, the pkg will be refused. "only UPS shipments" will be accepted from the 48 states. Due to problems with the mail service and Fed-Ex, no shipments by USPS or Fed-Ex will be accepted. We use UPS to ship them back.
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Emails will be answered Monday - Friday only. Due to the volume of emails I receive, It may take longer than a couple days. Include content of previous emails (if any) in your response. Be patient and I'll answer them as quickly as possible. Please include your name, address & phone number.
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total M14 type rifles built to date
14,894
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total M1 garand type rifles built to date
7629
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Mil-spec Parkerizing
This is a special note about parkerizing. Many places offer a parkerized finish for firearms. I have done mil-spec nickel manganese phosphate coatings on firearms for state and Gov't agencies all over the U.S. for 23 years. Not all parkerizing is mil-spec. I will only offer and use "mil-std" nickel manganese phosphate and "mil-std" sealer. If the parkerized finish is not sealed with a mil-spec sealer, it's not "mil-spec, period.
******Important information regarding parts disassembling******
I disassemble each and every part , remove any burrs and then clean all parts before parkerizing. All barrels are plugged before going in the parkerizing tank and all parts are rinsed with water thoroughly after they come out. All parts are then coated with a mil-std sealer for a lifetime of use. Other companies charge much more ($175-$250) but, we beat the competition, hands down. We don't charge outrageous extra fees for cleaning either, because it's included in the price. Others charge up to $40 as an extra fee to clean parts alone. Even though they include refinishing the gas system, some don't need it which is why I only charge $15 if it does. Even with the gas system included, their price is much higher. All parkerizing is guaranteed by me, to meet your approval.
Our Parkerizing is a very dark charcoal gray, black color. Color may be slightly lighter due to the hardness of the metal being parkerized.
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I will work on the following M14 type receivers.
Polytech, Armscorp, Springfield, LRB, Smith, Fulton, Fed-Ord
My main interest is in building rifles, not the refinishing business. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
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This information will educate you about how to avoid so-called gunsmiths & armorers who claim they know how to do the USGI bolt conversion to your Polytech or Norinco.
If others charge a fee for a tech inspection, that's your first clue that you should find someone else to do the work. They should already know what needs to be done, not trying to educate themselves by working on a customers rifle.
I never charge a fee for a tech inspection, ever. I don't need to because I know what needs to be done to install a USGI bolt properly. Also, the Chinese barrel "can be used" when I do the USGI bolt conversion. "You don't need a new commercial barrel" as most so-called gunsmiths claim. Bottom line is they just want your money.
Please remember that Chinese rifles converted to use a USGI bolt by these inexperienced people will not be accepted by me, to do work on. The USGI bolt conversion is not being done correctly by those people because they don't have the experience to do it right.
I will only accept Chinese rifles with a USGI bolt conversion already done, if Smith Ent. or myself did the work. It's my intention to help customers avoid very costly mistakes.
I have done 1000's of these bolt conversions and not 1 customer has ever had a problem. My reputation far exceeds me and customer satisfaction is always guaranteed. I have been doing the USGI bolt conversion on Chinese receivers for over 22 years. The other so-called gunsmiths are just starting and have no experience at all. You be the judge. I believe you will make the right choice and rely on a true expert with years of experience.
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M14, M1A,
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In the last 6 months we have received many rifles with excessive fouling, dirt, grit and grease. It appears that about 25% of our customers are not properly maintaining their equipment. I'm now requiring "all" rifles to have detailed cleaning done before shipping to us. If we need to clean excessive amounts of grime from rifles to do the work wanted by customers, a $20 cleaning fee will apply. The military taught me that a properly maintained rifle will always function correctly and wear & tear on parts will be a minimum.
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PLEASE READ THIS ABOUT CRITERION CHROME LINED BARRELS
PLEASE READ ABOUT REAMING CHROME LINED BARRELS
**Standard work**
Basic rack grade assembling of your receiver & parts kit $150.00
Includes parts & receiver inspection & fitting parts as needed. Machine work is extra.
All new receivers will be gauged & fitted within tolerance as required.
Nat'l Match grade assembling of your receiver & parts kit $175.00
Includes parts & receiver inspection & fitting parts as needed. Machine work is extra.
All new receivers will be gauged & fitted within tolerance as required.
Blueprint (gauge critical tolerances) your receiver (fitting new receiver is extra) $100
Blueprinting includes a copy of receiver specs in writing & given to the customer.
Fit standard stock to LRB receiver $40.00
Fit Boyds or Wenig stock to any receiver $40.00
Add for complete mil-spec parkerizing (stock parts & mag extra) $150.00
Add for refinishing stock liner & screws $10.00
Add for refinishing gas system (epoxy hard coat flat black) $20.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed
Install & headspace barrel to your receiver
with customer supplied parts (includes polishing chamber) $75.00
Re-install old barrel if new chrome barrel doesn't headspace $30.00
Refinish barreled receiver with mil-spec parkerizing $75.00
Bevel bolt stop roll pin hole $20.00
Weld op-rod receiver lug (tab) includes refinishing op-rod $90.00
"Barrels now available in the Collector Items & PX page."
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
Rifle sight in on 100 yard range, per hour.....(ammo cost not included).....$30.00
**Nat'l Match work**
Steel bed McMillan stock complete $185.00
Steel bed wood stock complete $150.00
Modify trigger group to N.M. $45.00
Ream flashider and refinish $35.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
Rifle sight in on 100 yard range, per hour.....(ammo cost not included).....$30.00
**Stock work**
Refinish fiberglass stock (many options are available) ask
Fit Boyds or Wenig stock to any receiver $40.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
M14 gas cylinder unitizing is no longer available (until further notice).
Some folks believe they have USGI gas cylinders when in fact they are aftermarket SA Inc. or some other aftermarket gas cylinder which is harder to unitize, therefore adding to the cost. I've tried to explain the reason for the added cost for this work so many times, that I can not justify doing this work any longer. Please don't ask me to make exceptions, thanks.
**Custom work**
Bevel bolt stop roll pin hole in the front only
This is a much needed modification for those who service their own rifles. Half the M14-M1A receivers have a front roll pin hole that is half closed, which means that you can not remove the bolt stop roll pin to replace the bolt stop. You could crack or damage the bolt stop bridge by forcing a 1/16 pin punch into the front of the roll pin hole. I also offer this service to customers (at an additional charge) when you send a parts kit to be built, or other work done by me. Below is a photo of my "custom" modification................... Cost is $20.00 (does not include refinishing receiver).
Weld op-rod receiver lug
If you have an op-rod that fits loose in the op-rod track of your receiver, then the receiver lug (tab) is most likely very worn. I can weld it up and reshape it to as new condition. You can then fit it to your receiver for a much better fit. This will save buying another op-rod that will fit your receiver correctly. I also offer this service to customers (at an additional charge) when you send a parts kit to be built, or other work done by me. I also refinish the op-rod before returning it to the customer. Cost is posted under the above price list. Below is a photo of before and after the welding was done.
Price quotes on work are valid for 30 days
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POLYTECH, NORINCO
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In the last 6 months we have received many rifles with excessive fouling, dirt, grit and grease. It appears that about 25% of our customers are not properly maintaining their equipment. I'm now requiring "all" rifles to have detailed cleaning done before shipping to us. If we need to clean excessive amounts of grime from rifles to do the work wanted by customers, a $20 cleaning fee will apply. The military taught me that a properly maintained rifle will always function correctly and wear & tear on parts will be a minimum.
Convert Chinese Norinco or Polytech receiver for USGI bolt $125
Chinese bolt conversion requires refinishing the barreled receiver, no exceptions.
Blueprint (gauge critical tolerances) your receiver (fitting new receiver is extra) $100
Blueprinting includes a copy of receiver specs in writing & given to the customer.
Add For USGI bolt Ask (a few are available)
Refinish barreled receiver with mil-spec parkerizing $75.00
Refinish complete rifle (includes gas system) $150.00
Add for stock parts $20.00
Fit Boyds or Wenig stock to any receiver $40.00
Drill connector lock hole for USGI connector lock, (includes lock) $35.00
"Barrels now available in the Collector Items & PX page."
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
Rifle sight in on 100 yard range, per hour.....(ammo cost not included).....$30.00
Price quotes on work are valid for 30 days
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M1 Garand
PLEASE READ
In the last 6 months we have received many rifles with excessive fouling, dirt, grit and grease. It appears that about 25% of our customers are not properly maintaining their equipment. I'm now requiring "all" rifles to have detailed cleaning done before shipping to us. If we need to clean excessive amounts of grime from rifles to do the work wanted by customers, a $20 cleaning fee will apply. The military taught me that a properly maintained rifle will always function correctly and wear & tear on parts will be a minimum.
**Standard work**
CMP M1's must be cleaned before shipping to us to have work done.
If you want us to clean your CMP M1 add a small fee $30.00
Assemble your receiver & parts kit $125.00
Blueprint (gauge critical tolerances) your receiver $100
Blueprinting includes a copy of receiver specs in writing & given to the customer.
Fit USGI stock to any receiver $25.00
Fit Boyds or Wenig stock to any receiver $40.00
Fit and alter rear handguard for Douglas heavy barrel $30.00
Additional stock fitting is extra and will be determined after looking at the handgaurds
Add for complete mil-spec parkerizing (stock parts not included) $150.00
Add for parkerizing stock metal $20.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Add for refinishing gas system with hardcoat epoxy black $15.00
Install & headspace barrel to your receiver
with customer supplied parts (includes polishing chamber) $75.00
Re-install old barrel if new chrome barrel doesn't headspace $30.00
Weld op-rod receiver lug (tab) includes refinishing op-rod $90.00
Convert your barrel to M1D (block included) $200.00
"Barrels now available in the Collector Items & PX page."
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
Rifle sight in on 100 yard range, per hour.....(ammo cost not included).....$30.00
**Nat'l Match work**
Steel bed stock complete $165.00
Modify trigger group to N.M. $45.00
Unitize handgaurds (screw & glued) $55.00
Unitize handgaurds (glued only) $35.00
Fit and alter rear handguard for Douglas heavy barrel $30.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
Rifle sight in on 100 yard range, per hour.....(ammo cost not included).....$30.00
**Stock work**
Fit Boyds or Wenig stock to any receiver $40.00
Refinish fiberglass stock (many options are available) ask
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices
**Custom work**
Weld op-rod receiver lug
If you have an op-rod that fits loose in the op-rod track of your receiver, then the receiver lug (tab) is most likely very worn. I can weld it up and reshape it to as new condition. You can then fit it to your receiver for a much better fit. This will save buying another op-rod that will fit your receiver correctly. I also offer this service to customers (at an additional charge) when you send a parts kit to be built, or other work done by me. I also touch up the finish before returning to the customer. Cost is posted under the above price list. Below is a photo of before and after the welding was done.
Price quotes on work are valid for 30 days
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M1 T26 (tanker)
I will post a notice when these are available again.
M1 T26 (tanker) conversion kit-all new parts
installed on your receiver (see in PX) N/A
Shorten standard handguard $45.00
Scopes, rings, bases and slings must be removed or extra fee applies
Return S&H is not included in above prices.
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*****Please read regarding shipping of firearms*****
Make sure your return address (to ship back to) is on the box or shipping label. We "must" ship back to the return address on the box or label. If the return address is not on the box or label, the pkg will be refused. "Only UPS or USPS shipments" will be accepted from the 48 states. We use UPS to ship them back.
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Coming soon
My own version of a M14, M1A & M1 Garand collapsible stock. These will be available in wood.
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Prices are subject to change at any time.
Texas residents must pay 6-3/4% sales tax
Shop hours 9am-5pm 936-546-7007
Anonymous or blocked calls will not be answered
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Thanks to everyone for your business and we look forward to a better year in 2008.
Any work that has been changed, altered or modified by the owner on work I did will not be covered if problems occur with the firearm. I will only correct a problem (if any) due to any work I may have done.
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