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Post by Sgt Canning on Jun 6, 2009 21:37:19 GMT -5
Makers of each weapons in parentheses.
M1 Garand (Custom made by 2nd Bat or others. Possible to convert yourself one)
M1A1 Thompson (Cybergun or Tokyo Marui)
M1903 Springfield (A1, A3, or A4 Variant from Mauro Gun Works)
M1918 Browning B.A.R. (V.F.C.)
(Note Marushin does make M1 Garand and M2 Carbine, but they are very hard to maintain and a very poor option for skirmishing.)
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Pfc Watt
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Post by Pfc Watt on Jun 19, 2009 9:27:11 GMT -5
how would you costom an m-14 to an m-1 garand? i own an m14 and have been looking for every option to not have to buy a new gun.
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S/Sgt Gelnett
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Post by S/Sgt Gelnett on Jun 19, 2009 15:26:12 GMT -5
You buy a converstion kit, or send it to someone who can convert it for you. You can only do this with electric ones though, or it's only worth it to convert it if it is electric.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Aug 26, 2009 20:21:19 GMT -5
Right now I'm making my own Springfield. It will be the A1 Variant. The Springfields you listed are made by Tommygunner on the WW2aa, right?
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Post by T-5 Sisti on Aug 26, 2009 20:39:35 GMT -5
Yes they are, but any accurate Springfield will do.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Aug 27, 2009 20:17:09 GMT -5
Which would be more authentic for my impression, A1 or A3. I haven't ordered the original parts yet, so it's not to late to chance my mind. But I think the A1 would be less work for me.
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Post by T-5 Sisti on Aug 27, 2009 23:28:00 GMT -5
Either one works.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Aug 28, 2009 16:01:31 GMT -5
A1 it is! I want to do both variations, but my next conversion will be an M1 Garand, followed by a Winchester M12.
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Post by S/Sgt Gelnett on Aug 31, 2009 23:52:13 GMT -5
A1 it is! I want to do both variations, but my next conversion will be an M1 Garand, followed by a Winchester M12. I would try getting all your gear before the M1 and the Winchester.  |
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Sept 1, 2009 8:02:13 GMT -5
A1 it is! I want to do both variations, but my next conversion will be an M1 Garand, followed by a Winchester M12. I would try getting all your gear before the M1 and the Winchester. You bring up a good point ;D None of those conversions will be soon. I just got the base rifles for the Springfield yesterday, and have decided to switch to an A3. |
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Sept 7, 2009 20:21:15 GMT -5
Hopefully I will be able to buy some of the parts this weekend. But, with school now, the conversion is going slower than expected.
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Post by Pfc Watt on Sept 17, 2009 6:34:17 GMT -5
got a new mag that fits my gun and makes it an m1. but still spring though.
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Post by S/Sgt Gelnett on Sept 17, 2009 21:15:28 GMT -5
M14-  M1 Garand-  |
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Post by Pfc Watt on Sept 22, 2009 6:34:01 GMT -5
well ehh... what ill cut down the barrel! ok ok i get it time to buy a new gun. anybody have anything to trade at the november event? i will trade gear for guns. tell me what you need and i will see what i can do in exchange for a gun.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Sept 28, 2009 19:05:44 GMT -5
Hey, how would you guys feel about me flip-flopping between the role of a regular rifleman, and a sniper? I am making an 03A3 springfield, so I could just mount a period scope on it. (i'm pretty sure it was done) It would be a more functional substitute to the 03A4
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Post by Pfc Watt on Sept 29, 2009 6:34:24 GMT -5
good idea but check with the sarge to make sure.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Oct 1, 2009 19:34:44 GMT -5
Okay, I just had a discussion over at the WW2AA, and I have learned that it is historically inaccurate to have a scope mounted on an 03A3. So, I am stuck on the decision to make an A3 or an A4. Which would you guys rather see?
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Post by T-5 Sisti on Oct 1, 2009 19:47:44 GMT -5
I personally like A4s
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Oct 2, 2009 15:11:56 GMT -5
K, guess I'm gonna be the sharpshooter now:) Jackson was my favorite character in SPR anyway.
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Post by T-5 Sisti on Oct 2, 2009 15:13:17 GMT -5
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Oct 2, 2009 15:19:13 GMT -5
So, would it be fine for me to use a Weaver K2.5 scope on the A4? It looks like this:  |
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Post by S/Sgt Gelnett on Oct 2, 2009 15:39:04 GMT -5
I would research what scopes were used and pick one that was either used or one that looks like one that was.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Oct 2, 2009 16:02:14 GMT -5
Well I know that the most common was the Weaver 330C, but thats just a little out of my price range. I'll do some more looking, to see if I can find a good price on a vintage 330.
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Post by Pvt Seaman on Oct 2, 2009 16:29:31 GMT -5
Oh, and the K2.5 is also the same style scope used by Jackson in SPR. Pleas don't think I get my facts from movies, I'm just making a notation. I think I'll probably go with the K2.5. Does anyone know the history of that scope?
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S/Sgt Gelnett
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Post by S/Sgt Gelnett on Oct 2, 2009 21:53:31 GMT -5
As long as it looks period I suppose it should do, scopes do cost some $$$.
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