M14 Forum

DEVINE · November 30th, 2010, 12:00 PM

I came across a low numbered Devine but it has a questionable cut out on the receiver directly above the stock liner. Should I steer away from buying it? Mr. Ballance said it is not anything he did to his receivers. Since I am new to the forum, I am not allowed on to post a picture. Any help would be great...

SixTGunr · November 30th, 2010, 12:07 PM

Some pics would certainly help ....

Let me check and edit your account so u can post some pics ...

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DEVINE · November 30th, 2010, 12:27 PM

Here are the pictures...Thank you ADMIN!

SixTGunr · November 30th, 2010, 01:42 PM

is this the cutout?

if so ... how long is that?

Six

DEVINE · November 30th, 2010, 03:09 PM

I am not sure? I added some more pictures. The guy sent me the following after I asked him about it..."All old military M14A1's were built like that, that is the notch for
the selector switch, this being a semi automatic it does not have the selector switch". I think he might be confused about the location of the cut out when I questioned him". This is my first M1A purchase so I want to make sure I get a bang for my buck (no pun intended). It does not help that I am a girl trying to figure this out !

ripcord · November 30th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Someone has been a bad boy! Run, don't walk, away from this one.

art luppino · November 30th, 2010, 04:34 PM

That cut was an after production mod. made for the purpose of installing the Opt Rod in the same manner as a M14 rod is installed. Personally I like the idea, rather it is a legal I don't know. art

Reaper6 · November 30th, 2010, 05:03 PM

I'd say that's for the connector... I think the ATF might frown on that mod.

SixTGunr · November 30th, 2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

I'd say that's for the connector... I think the ATF might frown on that mod.

I agree ... I'd have to pass on this one ...

Shame too ....

Six

Hawk · November 30th, 2010, 06:13 PM

looks to me like somebody had plans on making it go fast.

I would pass on it myself.

DEVINE · November 30th, 2010, 06:35 PM

Rats! I thought I found a gem! I will keep my eyes open for the right one to come along. Thank you all so much for your input!

Lerenis · December 1st, 2010, 04:15 AM

Nice looking rifle otherwise. Even has a TRW bolt I believe. Couldn't a gunsmith fix that cutout? If so, get a screaming deal on it, have it repaired and enjoy. That is the first rifle I have seen with a homemade hack to the receiver like that. People are crazy stupid sometimes.