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USGI M14E2/M14A1 and it's Parts

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#1 · (Edited)
I thought it would be kind of cool to put together a photo album of M14E2 parts to share with the rest of the forum. This will be done in stages as I gather pictures for this thread, please feel free to add to it.
It was brought to my attention by several members that this might be a fake, so I got in touch with Mr. Bill Ricca and provided additional pictures. He said that it is in his words,"legit" and "good to go."

I did save the emails between Bill Ricca and myself, with attached pictures.

Thanks, David Harrill for getting it right, I will never doubt you again, you are the most knowledgeable M14 collector I know!

First series of pictures are of the E2 Stabilizer.



















 
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#82 ·
It would seem the stabilizer in the top 63' dated diagram is experimental yet the bipod sling swivel appears to be production whereas in the diagram below the opposite looks to be true. Go figure. One other observation on the Ex. stabilizer above is the absence of the beefed up band on the back end of the muzzle portion like the one below.
 
#83 ·
Here are 3 examples of the forward E2 grip assy., the first from Do-Well mfg. the middle one made by Ray Kryza of SE Mich. sometime in the 70s and the one on the right is embossed with the name NE Inc. Ray's is obviously a reproduction.
The other shot is of an E2 stock liner and screws, the counter sunk flat head screw is correct with the liner w/ star washers and the other 2 screws I'm told were used without the liner on the early S.A. walnut E2 stocks.

 
#84 ·
Thanks Phinehas for the added info! Mr.Ray Kryza did good work but did not come close to the real article. I believe the same is true for the stabilizers in question, he did a quality reproduction but it is still easily recognized from the original.

I know that the third generation stabilizers that we possess are the real deal and legit.

Thanks for making this a better thread.
 
#87 ·
Two of these are USGI E2 rubber butt pads but the one in the middle is a reproduction. Notice the difference in width on the top portion that fits between the hinges of the folding plate.
The underside shows the real difference between the fake and genuine article.
On the left the maker is ARGO DEV. CORP. and on the right the mfg. is N.E. Inc.

I've also included a pic of the correct USGI screws.


 
#93 ·
Just a little eye candy. This rifle is not for the faint of heart, it cost a small fortune and for some here I dare say quite a bit more.

It is the finest example of an M14E2/A1 clone most will ever see, it was built using nothing but new from wrap USGI S.A. parts. The stock cost more than many M14 rifles posted on a daily basis here on this forum.

I was happy to spend the money and I am proud that I have the finest example out there. It is correct down to the USGI pins that hold it together.













 
#95 ·
You know Ren sometimes I want you to stop posting pictures of your stuff and at the sametime don't want you to stop posting pictures of your stuff. I even thought about doing a poll- should Ren be banned from posting pictures of his stuff-yes or no, but didn't know which way I'd vote. Man that is one very fine looking E2 rifle, thanks for posting and starting this thread
 
#96 ·
You know Ren sometimes I want you to stop posting pictures of your stuff and at the same time don't want you to stop posting pictures of your stuff. I even thought about doing a poll- should Ren be banned from posting pictures of his stuff-yes or no, but didn't know which way I'd vote. Man that is one very fine looking E2 rifle, thanks for posting and starting this thread
That it is, but still, . . . it is only a parts gun and will never hold it's value.LOL1


 
#103 ·
Ok guys since this thread is dedicated to the E2 and I already have an all S.A. E2, I was thinking of asking you all what other USGI contractor build you would like to see in another E2 walnut stock. I have decided to use a solid black USGI handguard with walnut E2.

What say you fine folks?

Choices
1.All Winchester "A+" w/Win. Barrel
2.All TRW "A" w/TRW barrel
3.All TRW NM "A" w/TRW N.M. Barrel
 
#104 ·
Ok guys since this thread is dedicated to the E2 and I already have an all S.A. E2, I was thinking of asking you all what other USGI contractor build you would like to see in another E2 walnut stock. I have decided to use a solid black USGI handguard with walnut E2.

What say you fine folks?

Choices
1.All Winchester "A+" w/Win. Barrel
2.All TRW "A" w/TRW barrel
3.All TRW NM "A" w/TRW N.M. Barrel

Without question!
 
#109 ·
Sorry. Still a good deal with the complete USGI gas system and FH assembly attached. Figure I got the NM SA barrel for $200 even though I paid $418 shipped for the assembly. Never seen an SA NM M14 barrel and wanted it.

I just hope the MW isn't 3 and the TE 5. Never know. I could've done you a favor. We'll see when it arrives next week.
 
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In regards to the muzzle stabilizer by fulton armory, would that be compatible with the CA compliant muzzle break? My guess is no, because there isn't a bayonet lug. I just want some clarification prior to purchasing it.

EDIT: Nevermind, answered it myself. Theres nothing for the stabilizer to clamp to on the bottom. Damn me for living in California.
 
#116 ·
In regards to the muzzle stabilizer by fulton armory, would that be compatible with the CA compliant muzzle break? My guess is no, because there isn't a bayonet lug. I just want some clarification prior to purchasing it.
Your guess is correct, there must be a bayo lug to crank the anvil against.
 
#118 · (Edited)
Thanks for the input guys, still not sure which to do next. If I do the TRW NM next I need to spend more money, My son just got back from a ten day road trip(travel baseball) that left me a little flat.

Still I like the idea of doing a TRW NM build and have the heart of the build ready to go.
These TRW National Match barrels are as hard to find as hens teeth and when you find one you'd better be ready to dig deep.

This barrel is a takeoff but in excellent original condition. It shows signs of very little use and measures .5 in the throat and 1 in muzzel. The lands and grooves are sharp and deep, it really is a very nice barrel, on the rare scale it is up there with the S.A. walnut with the DOD stamp in this thread, they are that hard to find and in this condition next to impossible. Enjoy the pictures!









 
#120 ·
I will bet that my used SAI take-off NM barrel I got for $75 with only 2 boxes of ammo through it will shoot just as good as your TRW NM barrel, and it was MUCH easier to find!

That is a very sweet collector piece for sure. I have only read of those barrels up to now. Thanks for sharing the pics with us. So they do exist!
I can not afford to be much of a collector because I can not help but to take the toys out of the package to play with. I commend you Ren for your will-power to not shoot or use all those nice rifles and parts. How in the H do you do it?
 
#121 ·
I will bet that my used SAI take-off NM barrel I got for $75 with only 2 boxes of ammo through it will shoot just as good as your TRW NM barrel, and it was MUCH easier to find!

That is a very sweet collector piece for sure. I have only read of those barrels up to now. Thanks for sharing the pics with us. So they do exist!
I can not afford to be much of a collector because I can not help but to take the toys out of the package to play with. I commend you Ren for your will-power to not shoot or use all those nice rifles and parts. How in the H do you do it?
Quality does make a difference, otherwise we would not spend the coin on such hard to find parts. It's all a matter of economics, as the "dollar" (the dollar originally being a unit of measure equaling 371.25 gr of silver, which of course is no longer in use as species for exchange), that is paper or fiat currency continues to collapse, so goes the buying power of real goods and services compromising it's integrity in exchange for affordable availability.

So that is why we seek after quality hardware as a commodity investment because like silver, and even better than, it holds it's value unaffected by inflation because of it's intrinsic quality. And besides, there is such a thing as preserving history, even in the midst of "progress".

But I can see your side too, it's kinda like having a beautiful woman begging you to play with her and telling her to stop by so you can just look at her now and then. LOL1

And yes, they do exist!

 
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