jegcdn Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hello everyone. I'm new here but have in my collection a couple of original AR10's, one Portugese and one Sudanese. I also have spare parts that equal about 80% of another complete gun. So, I am searching for a complete BCG. Yes, I know it is a long shot, but, it's worth a shot ;) Have been shooting and collecting original AR10's since picking my first one up in the early '80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Hit the intro section and make a post- and stick around! Show off these beauties, man! Don't know of any genuine AR-10 BCGs for sale right now, but would a current-production still be workable and legit in these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) Welcome! Do stick around. As an Armalite fan I would love to see some pics of them. Even though it is a different company now, you might check with Armalite if you haven’t already, to see if they purchased the original engineering drawings of the original AR10 when they purchased the name. It would be pricey, but a machine shop could manufacture or modify something if you can’t find anything original, if you can get the specs. My understanding is that the Netherlands Armory destroyed everything when they discontinued production. Let us know if you are successful. A neat little article, but I am guessing you know all this already. http://weaponsman.com/?p=3388 Edited January 8, 2018 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegcdn Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks for the welcome guys. Yes, I've checked with Armalite, which is actually about the third rendition of the company since the 50's. According to the guy I spoke with there they do not even use the same bolt face spacing on the lugs. Have chatted with people in Europe and nothing in the way of parts there either, so far. I will get around to an intro and pics once things slow down here a bit. I own a gunsmithing shop and am in the height of "post hunting season" repairs. I am attempting contact with Portugal and Sudan to see if they may have anything in the way of parts still laying around in a warehouse somewhere. If so I would look at picking up whatever they might have, obviously. From what I have been able to determine so far is the original Knight SR25 is the best possibility for a bolt other than the original. As it was made when Gene Stoner worked with Reed Knight, it was supposedly (from the limited info I've been able to gather) internally nearly identical to the original. I know it utilized the same magazine as well. But I have not been able to get any definitive info out of Knight as they appear uninterested in anyone who is not a military purchaser. Anyway, will see what can be found and if something might come up here. All the best guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I was going to suggest contacting the Portugese Army. Also, maybe an intermediary like SARCO or one of those could do it for you. I understand the original AR10s had significantly less kick because of the design. Do find that to be the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegcdn Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Absolutely there is less kick. Even though the rifle is light, the weight of the BCG combined with the gas system capacity and the buffer spring recoil is very manageable in both semi and FA fire. The Portugese had an adjustable gas valve in the front sight as you may know. I like the fluted barrel of the Sudanese, way ahead of it's time. As you may know the front barrel shroud was not installed on all of these units (with the bayonet lug on it). Anyways, yes, recoil is very manageable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprice38444 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 wander through the ar15forum.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegcdn Posted January 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I will. I applied for membership there a week or two ago and just got approval today. So, yes, I'll get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegcdn Posted February 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Well, still no joy. Still looking LOL I know it's like looking for a plastic needle in a haystack but one must keep trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, jegcdn said: Well, still no joy. Still looking LOL I know it's like looking for a plastic needle in a haystack but one must keep trying! Good luck. If you find some pics would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 hate to say it, but you might be better off looking for specs for the original bcgs and having a machinist custom make one. would be costly but you might not have any other option. otherwise finding another old ar10 that has a bcg in it, even if the rest of the rifle doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 3:08 PM, ARTrooper said: hate to say it, but you might be better off looking for specs for the original bcgs and having a machinist custom make one. would be costly but you might not have any other option. otherwise finding another old ar10 that has a bcg in it, even if the rest of the rifle doesn't work. Most of them are long ago rusted away or buried in Sudan or Namibia(formerly Angola) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jegcdn Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Well, still looking. Have made contacts in Denmark, Sudan and still no parts guns or parts. I have found two in North America, but neither owner will part with one for cash, only trade for parts they need. So, unless I find the pieces they need, the search continues. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Don't give up brother hope you are doing well 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hang in there, man - something is going to turn up. Don't ever quit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonscout Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Saw this older thread and spurred some articles I barely remember...you may be able to contract this first guy on the GunLab site as he was?is 3D cad and making lower s from original design drawings and MIGHT have the specs you need. Probably a long shot but ya never know... http://gunlab.net/ar-10-sudanese-contract/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.