M14 USGI MAGS

SOXXIE

Question Please : Were there any USGI mags ever contracted by the U.S. Govt. for the M14 that DID NOT have any mgf mark on the mag body at all ??? If there were contractors who did not mark there mags, would you happen to know some of the mgf's. Thanking you in advance.

givette

Off the top of me 'ol noggin, no. All will show Mfr. But, to be sure, access link below. Now, after you have the link up 'n runnin', on the right will be 'free download'. Click on it.

I think there will be a 2nd 'free download' button to click on after the new page appears. Do so, also.

What you are doing, is downloading to your computer a [PDF? not sure] file that contains text and photos of everything described in the text. It's extensive, but it will more than answer your questions. Best, and happy trails! Joe

http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/pictorial-m14-magazine-identification-guide-version-13/10812871

cpermd

No

CP

the middle

If they have no marking at all they are chi-com mags and they are junk. GI mags have a stamp that will tell you who made it.

dcs shooters

I've found that some of the marks are very hard to see. Wetting the mark makes the come out.
Aren't the cni-com mags marked with a star [?]

nmyers

Most USGI mags were made by Check Mate Industries, & they are marked C.M.I. They also supplied mags to Springfield Armory Inc, & are currently making them for the US military.

During the ban, some enterprising folks got a batch of rusty USGI mags, cleaned & reparked them. Because of the refinishing, many have lost their markings.

Neal

SOXXIE

Thanks Guys, I didn't think so, but was not positive. I trolled the web looking for this info. but this particular question was not addressed. MANY THANKS !!

cpermd

Most of the unmarked mags are from

Taiwan Very Good
China Usually good
Korea Usually good

Be aware there are ChiCom mags with fake USGI markings

CP

H2O MAN

quote:Originally posted by the middle
If they have no marking at all they are chi-com mags and they are junk.



Norinco and Poly Tech M14 mags are not junk, they are as good as USGI.

NOAH

the mags i have are stamped
BRW
S1 and
HR-R, and one of them has OM
but most are BRW & HR-R
i think HR is harrington & richardson &
BRW is winchester , but not sure
OM , don't know

Hollywood

OM is Olin Mathison, wich is Winchester.

cpermd

BRW is not Winchester

It is Borg Warner

And is the most commonly faked mag.

CP