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Posted: 8/17/2018 7:36:08 AM EST
[#1]
I’ll take better pictures when I get home, was in a hurry last night but you get the deal.
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BC, CAN
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Posted: 8/17/2018 12:25:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: For a long time I didn’t care for lightweight/pencil barrels until I started seeing more 723 clones, IDF clones and my man @Mister_Donut awesome build. I think ima cut this one down to 14.5” as well. The weight is amazing, the older I get the more I appreciate a light rifle. BTW, the Aimpoint 9000 arrived, doesn't look horrendous, but I might go look for a cheap 5000 or even 3000.  
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Posted: 8/17/2018 1:40:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Lol, I had no desire to get a pencil barrel until I started poking my nose in that thread. BTW, the Aimpoint 9000 arrived, doesn't look horrendous, but I might go look for a cheap 5000 or even 3000. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UaurChSmVlg/W3Z0_Sv396I/AAAAAAAAxIc/ADWiU372BMAKBRH5CjW1WypTN1V5jeZMACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167497.JPG https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UL3mxARJMi8/W3Z1BsNV7kI/AAAAAAAAxIg/jBtSleZcwXEJaqhbb5EgnRdCJZBiRQnXACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167485.JPG https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BrF1InEcbG8/W3Z1Miv9E_I/AAAAAAAAxIs/n7bHkwo3NGAd6PvfhOcgdkn0Bw0q2cVVACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167494.JPG |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 2:39:58 PM EST
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the pics are so good!!!
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Posted: 8/19/2018 3:13:07 PM EST
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut: Lol, I had no desire to get a pencil barrel until I started poking my nose in that thread. BTW, the Aimpoint 9000 arrived, doesn't look horrendous, but I might go look for a cheap 5000 or even 3000. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UaurChSmVlg/W3Z0_Sv396I/AAAAAAAAxIc/ADWiU372BMAKBRH5CjW1WypTN1V5jeZMACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167497.JPG https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UL3mxARJMi8/W3Z1BsNV7kI/AAAAAAAAxIg/jBtSleZcwXEJaqhbb5EgnRdCJZBiRQnXACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167485.JPG https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BrF1InEcbG8/W3Z1Miv9E_I/AAAAAAAAxIs/n7bHkwo3NGAd6PvfhOcgdkn0Bw0q2cVVACKgBGAs/s1600/P8167494.JPG |
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Posted: 8/19/2018 10:00:00 PM EST
[#6]
$600 usd for an Aimpoint 5000? Lol, screw it, I'm going to stick with the incorrect 9000.
$600 USD is almost $1,000 Canadian pesos. |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 4:42:34 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut:
$600 usd for an Aimpoint 5000? Lol, screw it, I'm going to stick with the incorrect 9000. $600 USD is almost $1,000 Canadian pesos. |
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Posted: 8/20/2018 6:20:47 PM EST
[#8]
I put up a Colt A2 upper with a pencil barrel in EE, if anyone is looking for one.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2018 7:51:28 PM EST
[#9]
Swapped out the 16" super heavy barrel on my po-surp A2 for a 14.5 pinned m4 profile barrel. Not loving the muzzle device but the barrel was cheap and so am I. Muuuuch better now.
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Posted: 8/23/2018 4:41:06 PM EST
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2018 7:44:43 PM EST
[Last Edit: wes15a2]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/596B6DC9-D7D3-4A16-9764-A188B36E559D-648849.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/81E1D751-DB37-4B98-8302-959F07B877FA-648850.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/ADC21C6D-E5EC-454F-9441-22721459FDCB-648851.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/071A58CA-F82E-4EBD-9C66-6213FD6C2732-648852.jpg Especially love the stock. Thanks for sharing. |
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Posted: 8/23/2018 8:49:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wes15a2: That is one of the finest A2 carbines I've seen. Especially love the stock. Thanks for sharing. 
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Posted: 8/23/2018 9:41:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Thank you! I’ve had/have a few and this is turning into the one I dreamed about. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2018-04-28_12_07_31-528411.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/0B2A3B1A-B3B1-4A1D-B00D-3AC82FC3DA7C-613698.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/29082CA0-C4EA-4E0E-BFB4-2FC48C923B8C-641279.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/56E51842-20DC-4636-9A62-5F1D31ED0A30-642802.jpg 
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Posted: 8/24/2018 5:46:43 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5pt56:
I love em' homie! Can't wait to get my ADCO shipment tomorrow! I'll be posting! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2018 6:12:02 PM EST
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XM4 build on a Colt M4 Carbine marked lower, 14.5" barrel pinned and welded with an Adco spacer to get just a hair over 16"
Tritium in the Trijicon Reflex is dim... not sure if I can get it refurbished or not. 
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Posted: 8/26/2018 8:40:09 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kombatrok:
XM4 build on a Colt M4 Carbine marked lower, 14.5" barrel pinned and welded with an Adco spacer to get just a hair over 16" Tritium in the Trijicon Reflex is dim... not sure if I can get it refurbished or not. https://i.imgur.com/evB4TPv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MxZNkp4.jpg |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2018 7:26:06 PM EST
[#17]
Have normal stock now. Still looking for proper A2 barrel without M4 feed ramps, non-neutered front sight base, and olive drab Vietnam-era nylon sling. Or upgrade to a Colt SP1 if I could ever find one for trade.
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Posted: 8/27/2018 11:41:45 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kombatrok:
XM4 build on a Colt M4 Carbine marked lower, 14.5" barrel pinned and welded with an Adco spacer to get just a hair over 16" Tritium in the Trijicon Reflex is dim... not sure if I can get it refurbished or not. https://i.imgur.com/evB4TPv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MxZNkp4.jpg 
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Posted: 8/28/2018 5:09:48 PM EST
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Posted: 8/28/2018 5:30:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pipboy344:
Have normal stock now. Still looking for proper A2 barrel without M4 feed ramps, non-neutered front sight base, and olive drab Vietnam-era nylon sling. Or upgrade to a Colt SP1 if I could ever find one for trade. http://i.imgur.com/WeqxiXW.jpg Keep looking and you'll find an SP1 to trade for! @Infidel4life11 - Nice stick! How do you like that grip? Looks like one of the BCM, right? |
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Posted: 8/28/2018 5:45:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: Infidel4life11]
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5pt56:
I've been in the same hunt as you and with the prices dropping to much I thought about cutting bait and just buying a complete for $975. Selling my upper and moving on. I finally managed to trade for an SP1. 750,000 serial range and gave a Rem 870 shotgun with extras and a Colt base 6920 I had laying around. It's not quite collector grade but it's minty. I'll have to post a pic... Keep looking and you'll find an SP1 to trade for! @Infidel4life11 - Nice stick! How do you like that grip? Looks like one of the BCM, right? The BCM mod 3 is my all time favorite. I've had it on everything, I'd rather not run any other grip but correctness gets in the way sometimes. |
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Posted: 8/28/2018 7:59:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11:
@5pt56 The BCM mod 3 is my all time favorite. I've had it on everything, I'd rather not run any other grip but correctness gets in the way sometimes. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2018 10:28:16 PM EST
[#23]
Got the sling, still need that proper A2 barrel
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Posted: 9/5/2018 11:27:05 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pipboy344:
Got the sling, still need that proper A2 barrel http://i.imgur.com/PP4FgdT.jpg |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2018 9:42:03 AM EST
[Last Edit: pipboy344]
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Going to be a terrific rifle. Proper A2, not PSA with M4 feed ramps. |
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Posted: 9/8/2018 6:27:21 PM EST
[#26]
Soon....
 Attached File Attached FileMcKay Lower Geissele lower parts kit Larue MBT Trigger Colt butt stock Colt Buffertube assembly/buffer/spring. Colt Upper (M4 Feedramps so likely off a 6520) |
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Posted: 9/15/2018 11:09:07 AM EST
[#27]
Doing a little ammo testing this am. :)
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Posted: 9/15/2018 8:25:00 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fordtough25:
Doing a little ammo testing this am. :) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/269204/9C723760-909B-4A10-80B3-78B01E9D9861-672202.JPG |
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Posted: 9/16/2018 8:45:02 AM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Love the old used look! |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2018 12:14:11 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fordtough25:
Doing a little ammo testing this am. :) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/269204/9C723760-909B-4A10-80B3-78B01E9D9861-672202.JPG |
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Posted: 9/16/2018 2:34:14 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fordtough25: Thanks! The ol girl shoots real nice! |
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Posted: 9/16/2018 4:49:39 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pipboy344:
A1 or earlier grip? |
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Posted: 9/16/2018 4:51:46 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
They do. Hence, 20 inchers (A1, A2 and A3 only) are my favorite AR15s |
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Posted: 9/16/2018 6:32:01 PM EST
[#34]
 Attached FileSwapped to a waffle stock for Offhand shooting. Swapped the windage screw and hooded aperture out of the Bushmaster NM sight for an Armalite NM. Flippable and a little bit bigger aps - little more versatile. Judging by the hash marks, it looks like I went from 0.5 MOA to 0.1 MIL clicks, but an impropmtu box test showed it still 0.5 MOA. 
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Posted: 9/17/2018 7:38:27 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/379478/20180916_145358-673755.JPG Swapped to a waffle stock for Offhand shooting. Swapped the windage screw and hooded aperture out of the Bushmaster NM sight for an Armalite NM. Flippable and a little bit bigger aps - little more versatile. Judging by the hash marks, it looks like I went from 0.5 MOA to 0.1 MIL clicks, but an impropmtu box test showed it still 0.5 MOA. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 12:35:01 AM EST
[Last Edit: Charlie_Foxtrot]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kombatrok:
XM4 build on a Colt M4 Carbine marked lower, 14.5" barrel pinned and welded with an Adco spacer to get just a hair over 16" Tritium in the Trijicon Reflex is dim... not sure if I can get it refurbished or not. https://i.imgur.com/evB4TPv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MxZNkp4.jpg Trijicon returned my RX06-10 not long ago. Tritium is bright in mine now.  Attached File Attached File |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2018 3:47:49 PM EST
[#37]
My KISS SP-A2 parts build.
-RRA 9mm upper drilled -Post-ban Colt Sporter barrel threaded -M16A1 stock 
Work done by ADCO. |
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Posted: 9/28/2018 10:00:54 AM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Murooka:
My KISS SP-A2 parts build.
-RRA 9mm upper drilled -Post-ban Colt Sporter barrel threaded -M16A1 stock http://i63.tinypic.com/15wgnzd.jpg Work done by ADCO. |
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Posted: 10/8/2018 8:32:58 PM EST
[#39]
 Attached FileJust like I had in the Corps, well except it doesn't have that hideous "burst" trigger. |
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Posted: 10/9/2018 9:38:39 AM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Murooka:
My KISS SP-A2 parts build.
-RRA 9mm upper drilled -Post-ban Colt Sporter barrel threaded -M16A1 stock http://i63.tinypic.com/15wgnzd.jpg Work done by ADCO.
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Posted: 10/9/2018 12:14:44 PM EST
[#41]
Still looking for a freaking BLACK A2 upper, whole upper, no kits - ain't got time to build none.
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Posted: 10/23/2018 10:55:07 AM EST
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#42]
Good things come to those who (proactively) wait: finally. My friend Mike here at ARFCOM sold me this mint, extremely nice pre-ban Bushmaster upper (when Bushmaster was Bushmaster, in Maine). It lacks the bayonet lug (for now) and it does have a heavy barrel; but I think I am going to keep the barrel in; I don't have a HB in my collection, so that will be useful too, apart from the A2 looks.
Just need to find an appropriate A2 front post piece and call it a day. Lower is my beloved NDS A2 onto which used to sit - and sits still every now and then - my Colt A4 original upper. Collection complete? 
Pre-ban Bushmaster A2 on NDS by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Pre-ban Bushmaster A2 on NDS by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
Pre-ban Bushmaster A2 on NDS by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 1:45:44 PM EST
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#43]
You'll forgive my adding posts after posts - but hopefully, it can be appreciated that the pictures (and the rifles) are decent.
I am going to take more pictures of these rifles; me being in my 50s, I grew up watching movies with these rifles in them. The heroes I loved, had these. So did the grunts. A sign of age, indeed: (top: Bushmaster pre-ban on NDS lower, both anodized black; bottom: vintage Colt upper on NDS lower in Colt gray-ish) 
A2 Clones by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 5:51:14 PM EST
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#44]
Was looking at the attached picture; question: what would that OD sling be and where to find one?
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Posted: 10/23/2018 6:40:44 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoloDallas:
Was looking at the attached picture; question: what would that OD sling be and where to find one? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326068/130627120318-company-crackdown-military-1024x576_jpg-714832.JPG Canvas Garand Sling |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 6:48:19 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
This is what we used while I was in the USMC... Probably the same. Canvas Garand Sling Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi:
Originally Posted By SoloDallas:
Was looking at the attached picture; question: what would that OD sling be and where to find one? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/326068/130627120318-company-crackdown-military-1024x576_jpg-714832.JPG Canvas Garand Sling  
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Posted: 10/23/2018 6:49:16 PM EST
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#47]
Thanks both, brothers.
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Posted: 10/24/2018 10:20:38 AM EST
[#48]
Anyone have a source for the older surefire lights ? Building a BHD clone
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USA
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Posted: 10/24/2018 11:31:27 AM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By overton7:
Anyone have a source for the older surefire lights ? Building a BHD clone |
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Posted: 10/24/2018 3:53:16 PM EST
[Last Edit: Solo_]
[#50]
Don't know about you guys but as for me, I am looking constantly at getting better (and inspiring with pictures as well as being inspired by them).
So, I did go ahead and changed the pistol grip of this newer project A2 (the black one shown above) with a more appropriate one. The one on there in the previous pictures was the contemporary Colt one - real, authentic Colt as seen on current Colt M4s. But the A2s had different ones on them; just ever so slightly, but you can still tell; the protuberances for the finger grooves, for example, were different on them. On and for A2s, I like them in fact the way I got them on now on both rifles; these are the authentic Colt ones from the 1980s and the 1990s. A2 pistol grips nowadays can look pretty shitty with all the subproduction you see around. The other Colt clone A2 (the grey one) already had a Colt A2 grip from the 1980s. PS this newer Colt A2 grip (also from the 1980s, but un-issued) was purchased at the Specialized Armament Warehouse of which I have been a fan of. 
2 with proper A2 pistol grip by SoloDallas, on Flickr 
A2 with proper A2 pistol grip by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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