M1A/M14 Mags

[Tc343]

Can anyone give me any insight on these magazines. There are 2 of them in the package i know it is kinda hard to see cause the glare. Are they USGI? Collectables since they are in the package? Exc Exc Thanks!

 

[CarmelHP]

I've never seen that wrapping, but I haven't seen many GI M-14 mags in the wrapper. The ones I have are single in a wrapper with a white fabric outershell lined with foil and plastic. The W would indicate Westinghouse (not Winchester, O-M for Olin-Mathieson was Winchester). I would expect collector interest for new in the wrap M-14 mags, of course.

 

[Tc343]

Anyone have anymore info on these magazines? Still trying to figure out if they are a collectable exc exc. I cant find any that are in the same package. Anymore insight would be great.

 

[Thumper]

I would say yes they are GI and collectable.

 

[CarmelHP]

Anyone have anymore info on these magazines? Still trying to figure out if they are a collectable exc exc. I cant find any that are in the same package. Anymore insight would be great.

What is the outer wrapper made of?

 

[CarmelHP]

I would say yes they are GI and collectable.

I have to do more research but there is some possibility that these are 1990's made counterfeits from what I've read. I'm still trying to run it down, but the packaging and dates don't add up.

 

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[CarmelHP]

I'm leaning toward counterfeit on these, sad to say. Taiwanese T57 mags most likely. Hard to say when not in person or better photos.

 

[Tc343]

Ok i opened up one of the wrappers to get a better look. I cant get a good picture of the stamp it is: M/T Co or M/T "infiniti sign" There are a few other lines im not able to show by typing. They came out of the wrapper with the white residue.

 

[CarmelHP]

Ok i opened up one of the wrappers to get a better look. I cant get a good picture of the stamp it is: M/T Co or M/T "infiniti sign" There are a few other lines im not able to show by typing. They came out of the wrapper with the white residue.

That changes things. White residue from VCI paper and the KMT stamp says GI to me. Also, those look dark gray parked. The T57 fakes are shiny blue. The dimples are also correct.

 

[Tc343]

How much do you believe they are worth? I still have one unopened and then the 2 i opened.

 

[Expat]

If they are USGI, they were selling them NIW at Camp Perry last year for $40 each. You can buy CMI which is current mil contractor for these, for $27 each.
http://www.44mag.com/product/m1a_m14_magazine_20_usgi/m1a_m14_magazines_usgi

 

[CarmelHP]

If they are USGI, they were selling them NIW at Camp Perry last year for $40 each. You can buy CMI which is current mil contractor for these, for $27 each.
44MAG.com - M1A & M14 - CMI .308 20rd M1A & M14 Magazine USGI

That sounds fair, it depends on manufacturer, the Killeen Machine & Tool Co. were among the most common.

 

[sporter]

CMI about $20 a piece. Old NIW GI mags around $30 a piece.

 

[halfmileharry]

I've seen them as high as $45. I got mine at the 1500 for $20 each. I bought 20 of them though to get that price

 

[CarmelHP]

I've seen them as high as $45. I got mine at the 1500 for $20 each. I bought 20 of them though to get that price

Have you opened them? The fakes are apparently pretty pervasive.