Why is this 40X Different?
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Why is this 40X Different?
Hello, hopefully you can see the attached file, the rifle with the better finish came from the CMP as is. It differs from the others I have in that it has the nicer finish, has a knurled bolt handle, and has a larger, nicer safety. It is simply marked 40X like the others. Just something custom the armorers did or from the factory? Thanks.
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
Try it again.
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
Hard to see the difference... ;)
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
There were two actions for the 40X. 722 action type with the round bolt knobs, and the 700 action with the knurled back swept bolt knobs like current 700 rifles. Of course you can find them with mixed parts. I think the 700 style dates 1962 and up.
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
Yeah. I thought uploaded photos but for whatever reason they never appeared.
Thanks for your response Ter.
Thanks for your response Ter.
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
http://i.imgur.com/d5Vx9p7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bwQYkT1.jpg
Ok, I think I figured out the picture thing.
http://i.imgur.com/bwQYkT1.jpg
Ok, I think I figured out the picture thing.
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Re: Why is this 40X Different?
I am speculating but the government orders usually specify an oil finish=basic, effective, cheap.Smed31 wrote:Hello, hopefully you can see the attached file, the rifle with the better finish came from the CMP as is. It differs from the others I have in that it has the nicer finish, has a knurled bolt handle, and has a larger, nicer safety. It is simply marked 40X like the others. Just something custom the armorers did or from the factory? Thanks.
IF that rifle indeed was in the inventory of the CMP, I think a unit armorer or perhaps a shooter it was issued to took it upon themselves to strip the mud and axle grease inspired oil and refinish.