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genuine GI M14 bipod markings ? Value ?

tommy45autostommy45autos Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
edited January 2008 in Ask the Experts
Folks: What markings should I look for on a Government Issue M14 bipod and what is the going price? Thankyou
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    M2 bipod: Look for DOD stencil (paint) on the upper flat, or on the front flat surface near the top. Looks like the eagle/star cartouche stamped into stocks. I've seen authentic milsurp sell for $200+. Joe
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  • codenamepaulcodenamepaul Member Posts: 2,931 ✭
    edited November -1
    The painted DOD stamp is very rare-most just wore off. The bipod should be marked US M-2 Bipod. It will also be marked with 7792847-this is the drawing number for the bipod.

    The newer Taiwanese made issue bipods are welded and obviously so. They will also be marked WMI for Wayne Machine Inc.

    The older ones will have similiar markings, but are brazed assemblies and don't have welds. Any with a hole in the front is a repro and is worth about 50 bucks. Going rate for a USGI should be north of 200 bucks. Hope this helps.
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  • tommy45autostommy45autos Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thankyou Folks. A Dealer says he has a bipod he will dig out of his inventory for me. Now I will know if I am looking at the real McCoy.
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  • NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    Are you buying for looks or for function? If you are buying for function there are much better bipods to use. I have not tried this set up on this gun but the bipod was ment for assisting in the SAW roll, not for accuracy. Mounting things to your bbl usually does effect accuracy and not in a good way. Just something to think about.
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