Seller's Description:

Here is a Herd of Parkerized, GI issue, 20 round Military 7.26 Nato (.308) caliber M14 magazines - 1 naked, 1 in a plastic bag, one dressed in a somewhat beat up GI packing dated 1954 and 1 left in a taped up inner pack - all 4 for one money. The detail photos are obviously of the naked magazine which looks relatively unused.

We had a question about the vintage of these magazines and whether or not they were "Pre-Ban". After careful inspection we have concluded that the first three are original, GI issue, 20 round M1-A1 and/or M14 magazines. While the two in paper wrap are confirmed original, Pre-Ban, military issue, the third one (naked) is thought to be Pre-Ban in spite of the absence of a Manufacturer's stamp on the rear of the magazine based on the location and proximity of the spot welds on the case. The forth (the one in the plastic bag) is stamped "CMI" which is the brand stamp for Check-Mate Industries in Wyandanch , N.Y. Formed in 1972, Check-Mate Industries is a complete Tool & Die, Stampings and Assemblies manufacturer and is currently the largest (M1A) M14 magazine manufacturer for the United States Military. CMI obtained their initial M14 military contract in the late 80's but didn't stamp their "brand" on their magazines until the late 90's which reveals that the forth magazine was indeed made after 1994. Hence, we have good reason to believe that while the first three of these magazines can be regarded as Pre-Ban vintage the forth is really Post-Ban.

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PAYMENT & SHIPPING:

You are bidding on 4 each Military M14 magazines in excellent to new condition. This is a rare find a perfect mate to your M14 or M1A1 rifle. Buyer pays shipping which includes carrier fees, packaging & handling. Shipping is by USPS (or other method chosen by the shipper). Estimated cost is approx. $14.00 to $18.00. Payment can be Money Order, Cashier’s Check or Personal Check (which must clear before shipment - allow 10 days min.) We do not take Credit Cards, Pay-Pal or Gun-Pal.

JTB

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