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8/30/2024 11:57:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: swampfoxoutdoors][Edited]
Seen this in a pawn shop and caught my eye. But noticed one thing about it that stood out. Anyone else notice it?

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And maybe it’s not a big deal.
8/30/2024 12:53:41 PM EDT
[#1]
Looking online I seen a few other lowers that look to have had the FA pin hole plugged.

But I thought once a machine gun always a machine gun. If these are FA guns plugged wouldn’t that make them still a MG?
8/30/2024 12:55:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnyA][Edited] [#2]
Tons of Colts have the sear block.
8/30/2024 12:56:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: azcheesehead][Edited] [#3]
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Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors:
Looking online I seen a few other lowers that look to have had the FA pin hole plugged.

But I thought once a machine gun always a machine gun. If these are FA guns plugged wouldn’t that make them still a MG?
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That is the sear block.
You must be less than 40 years old.
8/30/2024 1:56:58 PM EDT
[#4]
Early 90s block installed lower. Don't think that is the original upper but could be wrong
8/30/2024 3:04:48 PM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors:
Looking online I seen a few other lowers that look to have had the FA pin hole plugged.

But I thought once a machine gun always a machine gun. If these are FA guns plugged wouldn’t that make them still a MG?
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Not a machine gun. Hole is in the wrong spot for a sear pin to begin with. Colt used to do all sorts of stupid stuff because 'reasons.'
8/30/2024 3:35:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By azcheesehead:


That is the sear block.
You must be less than 40 years old.
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lol yes you are spot on. Late 30s.
8/30/2024 3:37:28 PM EDT
[#7]
So is this just a steal block mounted into the frame to keep one from installing an auto trip?

I know the pin size is wrong and not necessarily the correct spot. I it’s assumed it was a MG lower that had its pin hole bored out and plug installed.
8/30/2024 3:45:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnyA][Edited] [#8]
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Originally Posted By swampfoxoutdoors:
So is this just a steal block mounted into the frame to keep one from installing an auto trip?
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That and it prevents the use of a full auto bolt carrier.
8/30/2024 4:08:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By JohnnyA:

That and it prevents the use of a full auto bolt carrier.
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It is worse than a semi auto bolt carrier, it is a shaved bolt carrier.
Once the Clinton ban expired I sold all of my guns that had that crap.
8/30/2024 4:12:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By urbanredneck:
Early 90s block installed lower. Don't think that is the original upper but could be wrong
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You are not wrong.
8/30/2024 4:14:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: azcheesehead][Edited] [#11]
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Originally Posted By ThatGuy01:


.......Colt used to do all sorts of stupid stuff because 'reasons.'
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Colt was trying to head off the Cllinton ban in 1994 by putting in the sear block, large hole front take down pin, shaved bolt carrier and bayo lug.
8/30/2024 5:09:00 PM EDT
[#12]
Early post ban gun probably 1995 to 1998.  Barrel should be neutered (no FH no bayo lug).  Also should have halfmoon BCG and hardened steal pined sear block.
8/30/2024 9:52:16 PM EDT
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Can't never could 'til try came along.

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R.I.P. to the EE

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