I saw that on gunbroker and got in touch with the seller, was told by them that it was new USGI.

 

You Guy's are aware the Bill left a long time ago, right?

 

I wasn't aware that he left. I know I haven't seen him in awhile, but his profile says his last activity was in July.

If Bill isn't on anymore, perhaps the mods should do something about his sub-forum?

 

# matches armyproperty

http://www.armyproperty.com/product/19200/7791607/

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It is a GI tool. There is no difference other than the newness between that tool and an original that I had back in the 70's. In fact I have compared it to the one I had. Only the lack of wear in the parkerizing was noticable. Probably made since the M14's came out of the armories and were issued to designated marksmen.

 

If you don't mind my asking what did you pay for that and are there any more available?

 

Gunbroker, $50

 

I bought one as well. Haven't used it yet either. Looks brand new like the OP's.

 

I would like a report from someone as to how well it works - compared to an older original. For most of us, that would be the most important part.

It is made the same way as the originals. I wonder if the dimensions are in English or Metric units - might give a clue as to origin, and could be directly compared to an original. But if it works right, the price is not outrageous. CC

 

If you had read my post above you would see that I had access to my old original that was well used and without finish. It is exactly the same, except for the new phosphate finish. It works exactly the same, which is better than any other bolt tool I ever tried. I also have a Brownells which broke on the second use to disassemble. Considering that most tools out there cost more and don't work as well, I think it's the one to own. When I saw it on gunbroker, I bought one. I also left a note on this forum that they were there. Apparently others bought them and I haven't heard of anyone who is disappointed.

 

I have one that looks just like it. I bought it over 10 years ago ..... It works great on Garands as well as M-14s.

 

Thanks for the report. My curiosity was whether it could have been a really good knock off from WMI (Wayne Machine, Taiwan) or some other maker who just paid attention to detail. As an example, some of their recent production M2 Bipods are very close to GI and a little hard to tell if you are not very familiar with originals. I have seen more than a few reproduction parts before that have fooled experienced people - including me. I bought an M14E2 flash hider years ago that looked great - but was not GI.

From the photos, it is not quite as well finished as an old original I have in my toolbox, the "welds" seem a bit cruder, but certain things like the shape of the arm look very "right". But if it works the same, that's what matters for an end user. It would be very cool if someone got one "in the wrap" with a CAGE code and a modern date, confirming it as a reissued DMR piece, if true.

Nice to see newish, original M14 stuff on the market..... CC

 

Its a nice tool, works well, and the price was right. I suspect it might be a reproduction, but I having nothing to base this off of (except for the saying; "if its too good to be true..."). I would recommend this tool to anyone who's looking for a good inexpensive bolt tool.

CC- Can you post pictures of the original you have? It would be nice to have something to compare it against.

 

I just picked one up off of GB at the starting price of $50. I spoke with them when I paid and they said they are GI surplus bulk packed in VCI paper, no tags. I tend to believe that they have no reason to be not believed as they are selling around commercial costs. She said they have 10 left.

 

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I was told by good authority the ones on GB are not USGI

The ones from the Kentucky seller or the others? I took my chances based on this thread, seller never offered it as GI. Asked about it being GI casually after I paid and was told it was. They said they got them in a batch of GI surplus. Its GI great, if not no huge loss at $50.

 

I got one as well. I was told the same as you other fellas... "it is usgi"

It looks very close to my original from the 60's, but it is not exactly the same as mine. Mine has 3 spot welds on the end, the one I got from gunbroker only has 2.
My original 60's tool functions smoother and just feels better, but it has had 50 years to get broken in. My new one from gunbroker does appear to be well made and it functions like it should. I will leave my 1960's tool in the toolbox and take my new possibly repro tool instead if or when I have to take it to the range or a friend's house.

You guys remind me if I have not posted pics of my original next to the new one by this weekend. my camera is not here at the moment

 

I have had the same tool for years. If you could find the original drawing for it, Julio Savioli's name is probably on it.