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"Jenny" is not a brand. It's the name of the designer. His full name is Dr.Harald Jenny, he is a consultant, not a technician. His mount was adopted by the Swiss Armed Force. Manufacturer was most likely SIG-Neuhausen or one of their subcontractors.

Good Morning and Merry Christmas Daniel!

Have you seen the Manurhin version of this mount? I have a friend in Chile who may have a few. I worked with him back in '93 when I worked for the Carabineros de Chile in Santiago. I'm trying to see if I can get one to try out. Unlike the ones I have seen on the inter-web, the Chilean ones are finished in SIG grey and have the scope riser blocks. I'll let you know if I ever see one.

Merry Chistmas Dan,

The Manurhin mount I know resembles the commercial SIG clamping mount made for the aluminum adapters. It was just a bit shorter. Could it be that FAMAE build a compelte mount based on the SIG/Manurhin patter? A picutre would be interesting for sure.

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So....wow, small world. Looking at the ATF letter on CCF's website, the aforementioned industry liason is someone I know personally and have been to his home. I worked with his wife for many years and we used to go over for parties and such. He's retired now but I knew he worked for ATF, didn't realize he had some relevance on this matter.

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Thanks Josh. Was CCF the place down in Richmond, VA? I recall reading about a company there when I first dove into Swiss SIG stuff but the place in Richmond was no longer around by then.

Yes. CCF was in Richmond. Larry no longer has a ffl/sot.

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Merry Chistmas Dan,
The Manurhin mount I know resembles the commercial SIG clamping mount made for the aluminum adapters. It was just a bit shorter. Could it be that FAMAE build a complete mount based on the SIG/Manurhin patter? A picture would be interesting for sure.

If/When I get one you'll be the first to see it. Unfortunately, I have no photos. I just took my buddy's word for what he had. It is my assumption these mounts were made for South American law enforcement agencies.

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Thanks Josh. Was CCF the place down in Richmond, VA? I recall reading about a company there when I first dove into Swiss SIG stuff but the place in Richmond was no longer around by then.

Yes. CCF was in Richmond. Larry no longer has a ffl/sot.

I bought the Die Hard AUG from Larry back in the day. Neither of us knew what it was. It was priced right so I jumped on it.

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Originally posted by OTD:
Merry Chistmas Dan,
The Manurhin mount I know resembles the commercial SIG clamping mount made for the aluminum adapters. It was just a bit shorter. Could it be that FAMAE build a complete mount based on the SIG/Manurhin patter? A picture would be interesting for sure.

If/When I get one you'll be the first to see it. Unfortunately, I have no photos. I just took my buddy's word for what he had. It is my assumption these mounts were made for South American law enforcement agencies.

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Thanks Josh. Was CCF the place down in Richmond, VA? I recall reading about a company there when I first dove into Swiss SIG stuff but the place in Richmond was no longer around by then.

Yes. CCF was in Richmond. Larry no longer has a ffl/sot.

I bought the Die Hard AUG from Larry back in the day. Neither of us knew what it was. It was priced right so I jumped on it.

Very cool. I did not realize you bought that AUG from Larry. As I recall you also picked up one of the very rare 551 Commando barrel, gas tube, gas piston, and handguard kits he was selling that use a gas system in between the 552/553 and 551.

Larry always had great stuff.

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Very cool. I did not realize you bought that AUG from Larry. As I recall you also picked up one of the very rare 551 Commando barrel, gas tube, gas piston, and handguard kits he was selling that use a gas system in between the 552/553 and 551.

Larry always had great stuff.

Yep. I got that kit from Larry. I still have it sitting in a box.

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I owned an FNC fixed stock rifle for several years. I very much regret trading it away back in the mid 90’s. Completely smooth, reliable, and accurate. Just a great long gun- been a while since I’ve seen one in the wild.

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Yep. I got that kit from Larry. I still have it sitting in a box.

Those are neat. Basically what Exeter went with on the 556p/patrol/SBR. You should buy a current 553 import and swap that front end onto it.

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Those are neat. Basically what Exeter went with on the 556p/patrol/SBR. You should buy a current 553 import and swap that front end onto it.

I already have two 550s and three 551s. That's enough. I guess I could put it onto my ex-PD 551 SWAT SBR. Or maybe I should just pass it onto someone else who would appreciate it. Like I said, it just sits in a box.

Here is a DS Arms 1990s Sig sales flyer showing the 551 Micro.

“Elections have consequences, and at the end of the day, I won.”
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Those are neat. Basically what Exeter went with on the 556p/patrol/SBR. You should buy a current 553 import and swap that front end onto it.

I already have two 550s and three 551s. That's enough. I guess I could put it onto my ex-PD 551 SWAT SBR. Or maybe I should just pass it onto someone else who would appreciate it. Like I said, it just sits in a box.

Here is a DS Arms 1990s Sig sales flyer showing the 551 Micro.

Enough?! You don’t have a 553. You should remedy that ASAP.

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"AND YEA THOUGH THE HINDUS SPEAK OF KARMA, I IMPLORE YOU...GIVE HER A BREAK, LORD". - Clark W. Griswald

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