M1-A Tanker experts

Hawkshaw

January 10, 2012 16:18

I found one of these guys today in a local shop, on consignment for $800. Stamped on the rear tang, is "Federal Ordnance". I have read the comments in the new "Blue book". so I know how, and when they were made. My question is----assuming average condition, is it worth the asking price? What should I look for in terms of value issues? I don't have any pict's since it is not my gun. THX Hawkshaw

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  rufe-snow

  January 10, 2012 16:42

  I would steer clear of it unless you could have it checked by a pro prior to purchase. The receiver might possibly have been made by welding scraped out M I receivers back together, or inferior foreign made investment castings. Magnafluxing and Rockwell testing would be required to ascertain the quality and safety of the receiver.
  
  Instead of springing $800 for a questionable Fed Ord Tanker Model get one of the ones that SA is making and selling now. Even though it will be more expensive.

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  nmyers

  January 10, 2012 16:44

  There is no such thing.
  
  Federal Ordinance made an "M14 rifle" that was a clone of the US M14 rifle, & they made an "M1 tanker" that was a clone of the prototype of the unissued shortened version of the US M1 Rifle (Garand).
  
  But, your question is moot; Fed Ord quality was so poor that neither rifle is worth buying.
  
  Neal
  
  "Buy the best you can afford, you will never regret it."

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  cpermd

  January 10, 2012 16:46

  If you are talkng about the M14 clone
  
  The first 9000 were made with USGI parts and were OK.
  
  The USGI parts are worth more than $800.
  
  CP

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  Hawkshaw

  January 10, 2012 16:57

  Thanks guy's----I new I had never heard of them!!! It will still be for sale tomorrow.----HAWKSHAW

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