CMP Phillipine M1 partII

locomotiveguy · Post by **locomotiveguy** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:58 am

I said the new M1 was rough I meant the stock had a lot of rubs and dings, actually the metal has no rust except on the upper handguard, ass stated before the throat is +3 and the muzzle is +2. I guess it was made in late 52 If anyone knows a more accurate date please inform me. I assume that the piece is not a veteran of any combat, I have had the beech M1 since about 2010, it was almost new now its got about 500 rnds through it and the dot sight is new. Great for old eyes. Beech stocks just don't compare to walnut and why is this walnut so dark, I hope its dirt and will brighten up some after I steam a few dents, no cartouches on the new one no proof mark. Next is a little range time.

locomotiveguy · Post by **locomotiveguy** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:58 am

I said the new M1 was rough I meant the stock had a lot of rubs and dings, actually the metal has no rust except on the upper handguard, ass stated before the throat is +3 and the muzzle is +2. I guess it was made in late 52 If anyone knows a more accurate date please inform me. I assume that the piece is not a veteran of any combat, I have had the beech M1 since about 2010, it was almost new now its got about 500 rnds through it and the dot sight is new. Great for old eyes. Beech stocks just don't compare to walnut and why is this walnut so dark, I hope its dirt and will brighten up some after I steam a few dents, no cartouches on the new one no proof mark. Next is a little range time.

steelbuttplate · Post by **steelbuttplate** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:43 am

'52 could have seen some Korean use and/or early Vietnam. Or was it sent directly to the Philippines? The metal looks like a midnight black finish used on some Victory pistols. The stock darkness is probably oil, lay it in the sun 15 minutes on a hot day and see if it don't get oily enough to deep fry. Monsoon rains can't penetrate wood that is saturated with oil. Post some targets from it and I'll add to them with mine, hopefully others will do the same.

RazorBurn · Post by **RazorBurn** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:25 pm

I like the old walnut stock. Take the stock off and wash it off with 0000 steel wool and oil. It'll clean right up after a few cycles.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:56 pm

look up the serial number on the receiver, the barrel date is just the last time it received a new barrel.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:50 pm

The four and five million serial number ranges are both post WWII production, none of my books cover the post war dates, but the '52 barrel could be close to receiver production date.

locomotiveguy · Post by **locomotiveguy** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:15 am

Back from the range and alls well First 2 shots were at the center at 25 yards,then1 oclock, 11 oclock and 7 oclock. About the dark stain on the wood I found that rubbing alcohol cuts it right away and doesn't mess with what ever finish is underneath

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