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Was watching a segment on the US Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Honor Guards. Noticed their M14 rifles had straight stocks like an M1903 rifle. Never noticed that before. Maybe a custom thing they do? Anyone seen these anywhere?

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The Old Guard NCOs are issued Sig Sauer M17 pistols 21 capacity magazine. Wooden grips from deck of USS Olympia that delivered the Unknown Soldier to American shores.
Even the pistol sights have marble gleaned from the tomb. There's only four of these handguns in existence.
Talk about tradition & honor!!
 
I participated in a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington 40 years ago. It was a very impressive ceremony. Around the same time I saw a demonstration by the USMC Silent Drill team using M1 Garands which was equally impressive. Lots of focus needed.
 
Special ceremonial M14s. Also, no magazine to foul up their drill when changing guards. I've visited many years ago and was super impressed with the whole ceremony and also Arlington Cemetery in general. It's very humbling to see all those grave stones.
 
Drill/Parade Rifle stock configuration.

There may be a hole drilled in the chamber...under the hand guard....also.

The spindle valve on M14's is usually turned/affixed to the single shot mode also.

Notice the chromed front stock ferrule.
 
Brutus said:
The Old Guard NCOs are issued Sig Sauer M17 pistols 21 capacity magazine. Wooden grips from deck of USS Olympia that delivered the Unknown Soldier to American shores.
Even the pistol sights have marble gleaned from the tomb. There's only four of these handguns in existence.
Talk about tradition & honor!!
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