M14 Connector Bar ?

[dukeNukem]

I have seen this part on on a local site (well local for me anyways) it is for a M14 Connector Bar - http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=38951272 and buggered if i can find it on any of the schematics i have.

In short, is this an m14 part, should i have a spare ? (if i knew where the original one is) what is it used for ?

And dont laugh too loud as i am a m305 newbie.

thanks

 

[HeadDamage]

I could be wrong but I think that is not a part that you would need unless you have a select fire M14.

 

[dukeNukem]

Ahhh, that would make sense and why i have not seen it one m1a schematics.

Many thanks, for clearing that up.

 

[Different]

FYI, the parts in the linked photo are referred to as "connector assembly" and "sear release" here in the US. Yes, those are for the select fire models.

 

[t-star]

even the early mostly full auto norcs don't have this- the only way you'd need it is if you had a real 14 and broke it- they come with- none of us ever loses anything associated with our rifles- i see we're back to the same b/s as last night =sorry for the triple post

 

[Skullboy]

But these "kits" are great for making a dummy selector from. :wink:

The dummy is attached to the stock and stays with the stock, so there is no way it is Select fire. :wink:

SKBY.

 

[dukeNukem]

Ahhhh good thinking , any chance of instructions on how to make the dummy selector ? is it a pretty simple process. And do you 'glue' it to the stock ?

I guess i have to decide if 95NZD is worth it for a selector ?

 

[Ripstop]

I have seen this part (used) for $100. at the Ancaster gun show near Toronto/Hamilton. I'm not really into dressing up the rifle and I couldn't justify spending $100. for something that does nothing.

I had also seen this part for sale here for about $25. but it was sold so fast, the photons on the screen looked slightly scorched!

Ripstop

 

[dukeNukem]

At least it does 'fill' the huge hole where the selector should be. While i have used skullyboys instructions to fill my fibreglass stocks i have not yet had the balls to do something similar with an expensive wood stock.

 

[death-junky]

i dont think you need it unless yours in realy damaged....
talk to ya all later
Riley

 

[Ripstop]

i dont think you need it unless yours in realy damaged....
talk to ya all later
Riley

:?:

Ripstop

 

[MasterGunner]

No, you do not need a connector bar for a semi-automatic only M14-type rifle. The military M14 rifle was originally designed as a select-fire (full- and semi-automatic) rifle.

Military M14s are usually issued as semi-automatics only (the same as the L1A1/C1A1 rifles).

The M14 operating rod has a notch on the bottom of the operating rod hump for the connector bar. The connector bar attaches along the right side of the rifle by the operating rod operating guide slot. The connector bar attaches to a hook on the connector, that is held in place by the selector shaft, shaft lock, and pin. The connector, selector shaft, shaft lock, and pin attach to a lug cast into the bottom of the right rear of the receiver.

When the selector shaft shaft lock is replaced by the selector lever and spring, this allows the connector to function to connect it with the lug of the automatic sear that is attached to the trigger.

When the selector is locked in place by the shaft lock, the connector cannot contact the automatic sear and full-automatic fire is prevented. When the selector lever and spring is installed and the lever set to full auto, the rifle will fire automatically as long as it has ammunition and the trigger is pulled. Closing of the operating rod and bolt trips the auto sear through the connector bar and connector pivoting about the selector shaft.

Unnecessary parts for a semi-auto M14-rifle:
1. Connector bar.
2. Connector.
3. Selector shaft.
4. Selector lever.
5. Selector lever spring.
6. Selector lever pin.

If you really want to make certain, replace the M14 trigger assembly with that of an M1 Garand. The Garand sear does not have the trip lug of the M14 sear.

Master Gunner