IDF M14 parts kits picture thread!

Pantallica90 said:
I'm curious to see what markings are on the standard barrels.

Now I know I should have pulled the trigger on a heavy. Oh well
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Standard Profile GI Barrels should have markings like this ( Dates and heat codes will change ) but the drawing number ( 7790190 ) is used for all standard weight chrome plated USGI barrels

H-R 7790190 8-61-T ------- Harrington & Richardson
TRW 7790190 12-63 BR ------ TRW
Winchester – 7790190 – JUL -63-39R ------ Winchester
SAK - 7790190 - 2-69-1-6845 ------ Saco Lowell
SA - 7790190 8-67 BU36 ------ Springfield Armoury

Other match barrels may have a marking similar to SAK-7791382-3-76-8098240 NM
 
Well then....I guess this one is money! It's almost a shame to tear it apart as its the nicest norc I've come across. If that's the case with later bolts I might do some building on it as well. Maybe take the bolt and fit it to the later norc.
 
ThatM305Guy said:
Well then....I guess this one is money! It's almost a shame to tear it apart as its the nicest norc I've come across. If that's the case with later bolts I might do some building on it as well. Maybe take the bolt and fit it to the later norc.
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If your older one is an '07, I'm not sure I would build off it, if the '13/14 is in spec. The '07s seem to demand a bit of a premium.

John
 
m14medic.ca said:
If your older one is an '07, I'm not sure I would build off it, if the '13/14 is in spec. The '07s seem to demand a bit of a premium.

John
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07 yes.
Really? I had no idea...the new shorty is not great though. Specifically the op rod chanel. It's fine as is but I would hate to waste a genuine parts kit on it. Maybe I can sell it with the black feather and pick up another one. Or keep the blackfeather...or something. I dunno.
 
ThatM305Guy said:
07 yes.
Really? I had no idea...the new shorty is not great though. Specifically the op rod chanel. It's fine as is but I would hate to waste a genuine parts kit on it. Maybe I can sell it with the black feather and pick up another one. Or keep the blackfeather...or something. I dunno.
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Every USGI op-rod, that I have installed, that was "in-altered" from its as-issued state, had to be trimmed a bit to fit the Chinese receivers. Some were quick and easy, some took an hour or more to fit. I wouldn't sell anything until your parts kit arrives. Check for fit and function on both receivers and then make your choice!

Maybe you will wind up keeping both and get a 3rd! :D

John
 
contact148 said:
what are other years like spec wise? the one I plan to build off is a 2012 Norinco made receiver
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This should help.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...ld-with-out-any-tools?p=13420892#post13420892

The year doesn't really matter. What matters is if the receiver is in spec or not! Your odds of getting a receiver "sight unseen" that is in spec are better in the late '90s and through the '00s.

Post 2012 I would need to look the beast over before shelling out some coin.

John
 
waltb said:
how much is an 07 with these marking worth? i have one, bought at a local gun shop in 07, think it came from bell distributers
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Personally, I think a used Chi-com bone stock rifle is worth $450, full stop. A 2007 marked receiver is worth another $150 to me (so $600). An '09 I would pay $550 for.

That said I have been burned with a '09.... So I'm not terribly sure they are worth any extra.... but the post '09s seem to have more issues out of the box.

John
 
m14medic.ca said:
Personally, I think a used Chi-com bone stock rifle is worth $450, full stop. A 2007 marked receiver is worth another $150 to me (so $600). An '09 I would pay $550 for.

That said I have been burned with a '09.... So I'm not terribly sure they are worth any extra.... but the post '09s seem to have more issues out of the box.

John
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I'm with John on this one. I've had some good luck with 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07 receivers but I've been lucky. I just did an 09 receiver , rebuilt it with a USGI parts kit and then everything worked out perfectly. The test firing was great with brass mic'ing out to 6 thou every time. So that would be 1.630" (which is zero on the SAAMI GO gauge) plus 6 thou = 1.636" headspace! Life is great. I shoulda offered to buy that one off my client! ha ha ha ha ha :cool:

Never tried any 2011, or 2012 or 2013 and later receivers yet.....

Remember, I'm not a gunsmith.... Just a tweaker and competitive shooter and now a Bell Technician (fiber optic, not voice or TV YET) :eek:

Cheers,
Barney
 
@M14 Medic: Thanks for being such a great resource for M14's! I see on your site, the USGI kit deal: so we need to supply the receiver to complete the build, and that you suggest the most cost effective way to get a receiver is to buy a Norc 305? From the LRB site, receivers begin at $859 USD, and all the cross border hassles that would come with it. (found some more info since initial posting, so I think I found my answer).
 
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tripoli99 said:
@M14 Medic: Thanks for being such a great resource for M14's! I see on your site, the USGI kit deal: so we need to supply the receiver to complete the build, and that you suggest the most cost effective way to get a receiver is to buy a Norc 305? From the LRB site, receivers begin at $859 USD, and all the cross border hassles that would come with it. (found some more info since initial posting, so I think I found my answer).
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Pretty much!

You should be able to pick-up a used OEM chi-com rifle for under $600 to your door. Likely closer to $500. New ones are what, $650?

All of the unused chi-com parts could be sold for $400 or so, bbl=80, Gas ass= 80, bolt= 100, trigger assy= 100 stock and other small bits=$70. I do for-see a drop in values over the next little bit as the "spares" hit the open market over the next 6 months or so.

All done and said, if you started with a HB kit, you would have a HB rifle for about $1500.

An LRB or Bula receiver will cost you $850 USD plus import ($250) and exchange and taxes (add 50%). Around $1650 CDN add the $1300 from the parts kit add in the cost of "smithing" and you are at $3300 CDN. Which is still cheaper than an LRB built rifle from wolverine....

I, myself, REALLY like the idea of an LRB build, but when i can (net cost) buy 5 or 6 receivers, it's hard to spend the $$!

John
 
Anyone picked up a standard weight barrel kit yet? Are they GI barrels or something more special?

Kinda jealous of the guys that snagged the medium weight kits :) those barrels look sweet
 
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