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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:20:04 PM EDT
A few months ago I bought one of the Puerto Rican 601 parts kits Apex had fortunately it came with a magwell section. So a few weeks ago I sent it off to Braceman for him to work his magic on and tonight i got an email from him letting me know it’s finished this is my 6th? Reweld I’ve had him do and he has yet to disappoint! (I know I’m preaching to the choir here)
Here’s some photos…      
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:51:51 PM EDT
[#1]
That's beautiful.
High serial number too! |
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USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 8:56:35 PM EDT
[#2]
He is a magician, very little margin for error on that one. Looks excellent!
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:07:57 PM EDT
[#3]
That's pretty awesome!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:15:02 PM EDT
[#4]
Cost?
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Posted: 4/24/2024 9:35:54 PM EDT
[#5]
Make that 1/5 601 rewelds ive ever seen
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:41:15 PM EDT
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Wow! Great job! I was the first to have Braceman weld an XM16E1 to an 80% lower. I e had him do six 6️⃣ f them total. I have Colt, GM, and H&R magwells welded to 80% lowers. My prize is my XM177E2. It was restored with all original parts except the moderator. Those are illegal in my state. Super job on your 601!
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:44:09 PM EDT
[#7]
Very nice, don't forget the 3rd hole
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Posted: 4/25/2024 12:11:07 AM EDT
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Awesome work as always
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Posted: 4/25/2024 8:59:49 AM EDT
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That man posseses skills that damn few could match.
Nice reweld. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:21:03 AM EDT
[#10]
Beautiful work, congrats on a very nice looking receiver.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:31:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#11]
How much were those kits?
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:00:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: How much were those kits? Right around the $2k mark, IIRC? |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:39:42 AM EDT
[#13]
He's done 2 for me and perfect every time! Nice 601
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:24:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 17Liberty76]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanSheepDog: Make that 1/5 601 rewelds ive ever seen Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanSheepDog: Make that 1/5 601 rewelds ive ever seen Yeah I’ve only ever seen 4 (this being the 5th) myself Originally Posted By M4it: Wow! Great job! I was the first to have Braceman weld an XM16E1 to an 80% lower. I e had him do six 6️⃣ f them total. I have Colt, GM, and H&R magwells welded to 80% lowers. My prize is my XM177E2. It was restored with all original parts except the moderator. Those are illegal in my state. Super job on your 601! Thank you! I remember your XM177E2 my XM16E1 magwell with the raised plus cost around $10 less than what you paid for that E2 magwell Originally Posted By TGWLDR: Originally Posted By Sputnik556: How much were those kits? Right around the $2k mark, IIRC? $3-4k. Mine with the magwell was closer to $4k but it also came with complete 601 upper, Winchester 1/14 twist barrel 601 BCG, 601 pistol grip. In fact the only things in the kit that weren’t from a 601 are the hand guards, buttstock, buffer, and charging handle |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:35:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 17Liberty76: $3-4k. Mine with the magwell was closer to $4k but it also came with complete 601 upper, Winchester 1/14 twist barrel 601 BCG, 601 pistol grip. In fact the only things in the kit that weren’t from a 601 are the hand guards, buttstock, buffer, and charging handle Yeah see, I need to work on my retro knowledge. The kits that I saw were obviously not 601s. 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:36:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanSheepDog]
[#16]
It pained me to let mine go, but at the same time, what I got for it was hard to refuse.
I just hope it has been turned into a faithful clone.  Theres a rifle in the Vickers guide that was only 7 digits later off the production floor
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:10:10 PM EDT
[#17]
Serial number 13,900 still had a Winchester barrel? I thought Colt started making their own in ~1962?
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:21:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid: Serial number 13,900 still had a Winchester barrel? I thought Colt started making their own in ~1962? Unsure of the serial range for these Puerto Rico kits, but would not be surprised if uppers and lowers were swapped |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:33:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kalahnikid: Serial number 13,900 still had a Winchester barrel? I thought Colt started making their own in ~1962? Mine did. With Colt nothing ever surprises me anymore. I have an XM16E1 in the 500,000 serial number range that has the raised plus on the fence My 601 barrel 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:36:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 17Liberty76: Mine did. With Colt nothing ever surprises me anymore. I have an XM16E1 in the 500,000 serial number range that has the raised plus on the fence My 601 barrel https://i.imgur.com/sqokc4B.jpeg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 17Liberty76: Originally Posted By Kalahnikid: Serial number 13,900 still had a Winchester barrel? I thought Colt started making their own in ~1962? Mine did. With Colt nothing ever surprises me anymore. I have an XM16E1 in the 500,000 serial number range that has the raised plus on the fence My 601 barrel https://i.imgur.com/sqokc4B.jpeg Interesting. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 5:41:03 PM EDT
[#21]
Awesome rifle and some beautiful work.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 8:08:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanSheepDog: It pained me to let mine go, but at the same time, what I got for it was hard to refuse. I just hope it has been turned into a faithful clone. Theres a rifle in the Vickers guide that was only 7 digits later off the production floorWas yours the one that was on Gunbroker a few years ago? It sucks you had to let it go considering the rarity of them |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:44:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 17Liberty76: Was yours the one that was on Gunbroker a few years ago? It sucks you had to let it go considering the rarity of them No, the EE |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 8:22:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanSheepDog: No, the EE Ahh, there was one on GB a few years back the seller was asking over $5k for it I don’t know if it sold or not. It had a high 10,000 Serial Number on it |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 9:09:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/27/2024 12:38:48 PM EDT
[#26]
OP, are you going to have him reproduce some markings on the right side?
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2024 7:29:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 17Liberty76]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanSheepDog: OP, are you going to have him reproduce some markings on the right side? No. The only marking that was visible was P.R. And half of a number so I’m not sure what I’d have him reproduce. The “R” is still visible though BTW that’s a sweet reweld you had must’ve sucked to let that one go |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 9:34:08 PM EDT
[#28]
Twas an offer i couldnt refuse
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USA
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Posted: 4/28/2024 3:58:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Stahlgewehr762]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 17Liberty76: No. The only marking that was visible was P.R. And half of a number so I’m not sure what I’d have him reproduce. The “R” is still visible though I would wager that the number on the side of the magazine well was "R31253", as is seen on the side of the stock. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:05:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stahlgewehr762: I would wager that the number on the side of the magazine well was "R31253", as is seen on the side of the stock. Yeah you’re probably right! |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:10:16 PM EDT
[#31]
Did a little mock up lol! I blew up my router doing my last lower so it’s gonna be a minute until I can mill it out.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:32:13 PM EDT
[#32]
Very nice
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Posted: 5/4/2024 8:20:17 AM EDT
[#33]
That looks amazing!
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Posted: 5/4/2024 1:40:22 PM EDT
[#34]
I'm liking it!
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