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Mark Christian

md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
Anybody know what happened to him? I haven't seen him post for a good while. He's really knowledgeable.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sir, You seem to be the resident expert on the m1 garand. I got a Winchester M1 at an estate sale ser # 1499xx, bolt isD 28287-1WRA, OPRod is D 35382WRA, Hammer is D 45008-1WRA, Trigger housing is
    D 28290WRA, rear sight is lockbar type, receiver group is marked D28291-2, the wood is in perfect shape (dark) with a VERY light SA mark on the left side and a P on the bottom. The bbl is SA 6535448
    9 66 BU 34, The trigger guard is unmarked. The receiver group, stock group and trigger group fit together very well. Other than the stock and bbl, can you tell how close to original this is? What else do I need to look for? Could be somone started a restoration and lost interest? Thank you for any information you can provide.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Re; your note about nobody reading the stickies.
    There are too many of them.
    Which ones are really relevant to the form?
    Moderators should be able to control the incoming .
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For many of the regulars on this forum, this will be very good news and a pleasant surprise... during this past weekend at the Big Reno gun show, I asked Mark (who is a personal friend of mine) to please consider returning to Gunbroker's Ask The Experts forum, and he graciously agreed to do so.

    As many of you know, he is an extremely knowledgable firearms collector, and he can answer any and all questions concerning the M1 and several other military issue firearms. Mark is also very well versed in the current firearms regulations and laws, and is one heck of a nice man... I count myself lucky to be in his company, and I am extremely pleased to have him back. I am also positively sure that there are a large number of you who feel the same way.

    For the very small number of you who do not agree with me, pay very close attention to what I am about to say!... I will not tolerate any personal attacks what-so-ever. Those who choose to ignore this warning will be dealt with very swiftly, and with no additional warnings or chances. All offensive posts will be deleted, and the offender will have his/her user account permanently locked.


    Welcome back Mark[^]
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark,

    I found a Hensoldt 4x cammed for .308, but guy says he can get a .223 cam for $45. Any reason why you'd advise not going this route?

    Thanks,

    Rob

    Often the mind believes it is thinking, when it is only passing from one metaphor to the next.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark: I don't mean to beg......but you seem to know alot about guns. Could you take a look at my Winchester Rifle posting and see if you have any answers. I feel like a puss asking this way, but I would like an informed answer from someone who really knows there stuff.
    Thanks if you can.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you. Its people like you that make this a better place to live.
    Wish there was more like you.....

    Owe you a Ruth Chris steak dinner
    You truly kept me from going to the big house[:D].
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I noticed in the AR-15 thread that you mentioned you dealt out of OC. As a resident of Orange, I was curious what store you deal out of.

    www.ebsart.com
    "Live by the three 'R's: Respect, Responsibility and Residuals."
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I apologize. I should of addressed Zipperzap for calling me sonny not you. Not that I took offense at him calling me sonny. I guess I owe everyone on that thread an apology. Next time I'll address the right person , and be sure to place a smile at the end. Thank you and I'm sorry.

    And this has come to pass,not to stay.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I apologize. I should of addressed Zipperzap for calling me sonny not you. Not that I took offense at him calling me sonny. I guess I owe everyone on that thread an apology. Next time I'll address the right person , and be sure to place a smile at the end. Thank you and I'm sorry you all.

    And this has come to pass,not to stay.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any chance you have a listing for cartridge interchangability and could post it. We had a 9x19 in a colt super and a 45acp in a 45 long colt thread. Don't want to see someone get hurt or blow themselves up.
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark,

    Shot the PP today. Damn accurate at 7 yds. However it didn't seem to like Winchester white box ammo at all. Stovepipes, double feeds a-plenty. It chewed up the Sellier & Bellot with no problems. Did you have any such trouble? I guess I'll experiment with a couple of different brands and see if it's a universal problem or not.

    -Marcus


    ***When the Second Amendment falls, the First will be sure to follow.***
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like to go to the " Ask The Experts" forum as a classroom and the " General Discussion " forum for enjoyment. Your response to the K43 Mauser question is why the forums are great. A new member, limited knowledge of firearms, no idea of value. As always, you gave a concise and informative exlanation. Keep it up. I'm always a little smarter after reading your posts. Thanks

    God put stupid people on earth just to test me
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  • md1634md1634 Member Posts: 644 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You are the supreme authority on California gun laws, or so it appears to me from my lurking. [:D] I have a question concerning bringing a Colt Frontier Scout into the state. I know that I must register the revolver within a certain timeframe, but is a Scout even legal to own in the state? I don't find it in the laws and don't know if this type of revolver was drop tested by the state. Probably not. I inherited one from a relative and would like to bring it home. What do you think? Any other experts know? Replies would be appreciated.
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark quit this forum and moved on to a different forum (website) after some petty-minded * posted his address and phone number on the General Discussion forum. If you would like to contact Mark, send me a PM.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    He left along with a bunch of other guys. Believe they post on a board called Mauser Central? GOOGLE that name, it should be coming up somewhere near the top of the queue.
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  • tobefreetobefree Member Posts: 7,401
    edited November -1
    Hopefully it was deleted.
    Seems kinda silly to leave this forum though.
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by tobefree
    Hopefully it was deleted.
    Seems kinda silly to leave this forum though.



    Mark is a nice guy that some jerks took advantage of; it ruined it for all of us. It is a shame that he no longer visits here. His expertise is missed. Mark is on a forum at Mauser central. They are some of the old guard from here; a very nice group of people one and all.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Actually several of the "old guard" (but not including MTC that I know of) recently formed their own discussion board called Home At the Range.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That does not google up.
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    That does not google up.


    Try this http://homeattherange.com/
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  • I.ShuteI.Shute Member Posts: 647 ✭
    edited November -1
    I'm glad to say that I've met and talked with Mark in person and on the phone and emails and he's one of those guys you're fotunate to have known.

    Repeating myself, but just gotta say it, - - He, like nononsense is one of those knowledgeable guys that if you ask him the time of day, he'll tell you and also tell you how to build a clock.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks I. Shute![^]
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by I.Shute
    I'm glad to say that I've met and talked with Mark in person and on the phone and emails and he's one of those guys you're fotunate to have known.

    Repeating myself, but just gotta say it, - - He, like nononsense is one of those knowledgeable guys that if you ask him the time of day, he'll tell you and also tell you how to build a clock.


    I too know Mark personally, and I echo your thoughts. Mark is a very nice fellow, and extremely knowledgable in his areas of interest. He is always welcome at my table at the Big Reno show.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Marks departure was/is a great loss for GB but a very good gain for MC.
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark travels a LOT, with his new job.
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