New member introductions thread ......

[George Sr.]

New member reloader and shooter for 37 years.

[mdowling]

New member here from Indianapolis.

[pipenazi]

i,m not new to jouster i have been a member for a year or so, just new to this site. but anyway everyone :beerchug::bow:i say hey to everyone.

pipenazi

[DEB]

Hello all. I recently purchased an M1 Garand, figuring out the 5 W's concerning its use. Recently retired Military, Combat Engineer, current DA Civilian.

[rugersworld]

Hello all. New to milsurps. Have taken an interest in military surplus shooting on a competitive level, so here I am to seek information.

[Legendre]

Hi folks. I've always loved milsurp guns, and really, military style and ex-military firearms have always been my strongest area of firearms interest. I build and collect Mosin & AK rifles and now an FAL or two.

But I'll be square.. the main reason I joined is that a member on AR15.com referred me here to get some info on a couple of 03 Springfields that my dad-in-law owns. He's a Nam vet and, and mom-in-law is racking up crazy medical bills.. so he needs to sell a bunch of guns to help her out.

Hopefully, I can get some help on valuing these guns for sale. Thanks very much on behalf of the whole fam. God bless!

-L

[millertime021]

New member. Just started collecting rifles a little over half a year ago when I turned 18.

[tlynch]

Howdy. My daughter's god father recently picked up a Mosin, and I am suddenly much more interested in milsurp rifles.

[george s.]

I have a No. 4 Mk 1 with stock markings I can't identify.

There is a ZF stamped in and stencilled on the right buttstock.

There is a 1" by 1" square hand painted on the left buttstock.

There is the number 40 hand painted on the underside front end of the forearm.

I hope that someone can identify these marks for me.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer me.

[wiegems]

Hello all , I have lurked here for a long time but thought I would become a full member. I collect semi's and C/A's . I'm in On in the golden triangle .. well at least it was golden untill the recession started ! Again Hi All .

[kidsgun]

It's great to be involved with those members who willingly share their knowledge and expertise. I visit daily in the hope of learning something new. I'm never disappointed.

[yardbird]

New today, but an old timer who has always had and liked guns.. Thanks

[billybob37]

Glad to be on board. Have a few military weapons: 8mm Lebel, 03A3, m1 carbine and a Mauser 1937 P-08. Right now looking for serial number information on the m1 carbine (Inland) that I recently acquired from CMP. Hope to spend a lot of time on Milsurps site.

[achiliak]

Hello, new member here. I just love world war I and II history and have taken a particular interest in the period firearms. I don't even have a license yet but I hope to soon. From Canada and I have a Steyr M95M (never shot it and it hasn't been shot for 30 - 40 years to the best of my knowledge). I got it in a backhanded sort of way.

[jpf]

HI guys,
my first post here. I am a high mileage poster, [ was issued my first M1 garand in 1961].
although I have my DCM garand I am not much of a poster. I do enjoy reading all the great info from y'all so I may not burn up the keys but I will be around enjoying all your posts.
jpf

[Alligator427]

Hello
I am a french shooter.
I look for the dimensions of an « Envoy » barrel
Length, Diametre , Profile… (I did not find this information on the french forums :dunno:)
Congratulations for this very interesting forum!
Best regards
(and sorry for my bad English…:confused:)

[24ZEBRAONE]

20 year collector and CSP/CMP junkie from the former Golden State of Kalifornia.

[bacsi196]

Bacsi196 interest in all milsurplus collector 30years

[Charles,Ala.]

Just found time to register over here from Jouster.Looking forward to hearing from old friends,thanks.

[30 Caliber Mag Fan]

Hello everyone-

Just wanted to introduce myself and say, hi!!!

I am a big fan of 98 Mausers and M-1917 Enfields.

Thanks,

[BlackJack]

Greetings to all!
I've been a collector (2nd generation) of military hardware for many years and have now just begun to research some of my items. Looking forward to learning and sharing some of this information.

[Tony J]

Just signed up, hope to contribute in the future.
Tony J

[smellione]

Hello all, looking forward to having a yack with other like minded people. I collect mainly smellies but have a weakness for p14"s.

[Jayman81]

I saved a 1917 enfield from a chop saw a year ago and I love it. I look forward to talking to anyone who loves to shoot milsurp rifles. I have alot to learn and I am glad to have the chance to talk to so many experts.

[Lewisusa1]

Good evening Gentleman;
I am a long time shooter and collector. One of my interests is in old battle rifles. I have an M1 Garand, numerous SKS's, a few No.1 Mk.III's, and a couple of 2A No.1 Mk.III's. As you can see I really like the No.1 Mk.III and it's place in history along with it's durability.
I am really looking forward to learning more about my M1 Garand, along with whatever experience I can contribute to the group.
Sincerely,

Chris Lewis

[returnspring]

Hello everyone. Glad to be in the company of so many knowledgeable folks. I've been collecting milsurp rifles for 20 years -- bought the first one (SMLE) at a Woolworth's in the local mall. Can't do that anymore.

I dabble in rifles over a wide period, but focus on contract mausers, primarily for South America.

Regards,
Chris

[Stassi]

Hello all, Happy Easter:beerchug:

[rmsmith]

Hello! I am a long time collector and member/user of CSP and glad to join this fourm

[rmsmith]

Hello! I am a long time collector and member/user of CSP and glad to be part of this fourm

[bilmarcum]

Hello, I have lurked for years on jouster. Reluctant to enter into discussions because of my AOL connection and lack of knowledge. I have now shed the AOL stigma and having gained some limited knlwledge I feel ready to participate.

I am mainly interested in military firearms, having a small collection of WW2 era. I believe I have been afflicted with the Enfield syndrome

[Ryan J]

Hey, just a quick post to say hi, and thanks for letting me in the club:D.


:beerchug:

Ryan

[Jrb572]

Hi guys I wAs sent here buy somebody on snipers hide. I'm courious about a griffin and howe Garand side mount I have it is I'm told so far 1952 and is stamped U.S. I'm needing some info on it I'll post more later just busy and want to say hi to everyone

[Valkyrie45]

Hi to all, I use to visit this site to gain valuable information but have been busy with life for a few years and am now back on the hunt for answers. I have loved military weapons since I was a young kid. I remember having a plastic M1 Garand that shot plastic bullets before I was 6 years old. Love WWII stuff! Probably a lot more questions than answers. Looking forward to the interaction.

[tjflynn2003]

I have a nice Garand that I love to shoot and picked up an M1 Carbine at a pawn shop this weekend. Can't get enough of the WWII rifles but also looking into Colt 1911.

[ballbags]

am being forced to say hello and introduce myself.(LOL) i love my daughter and my black rifles and my garands. i have 2 mint-collector grades an IHC postage stamp and a SA that is absolutely mint i am working on getting an HRA too WHEWWWWWWWWWWWWW glad that is over with.
and for the name ballbags my 11y/o set up the email for me nuuf said:yikes::yikes:

[Mel Jensen]

Hi guys, I was a member of the old 1903 forum and just discovered this one. Located in western Colorado for the last 44 years, originally from Idaho. NRA member since 1947 and Edowmember since the early 90s. Bought my first 1903 in 1947 (DCM) and two 03A3s later. Don't consider myself a collector but love the old military weapons. have Garand, Carbine, Krag, Mausers, 1911, etc.

[eagles5789]

Hi all,

I'm new to this, but I'm learning. I'm looking forward to learning the finer points of my Krag. It's great to learn more and more every day, from the different sights to the subtle yet important differences in models.

[Jeff P]

Hi everyone, I've been a collector for over thirty years. Ive displayed my Garand sniper collection at the GCA Convention a few years ago at the Tank Show in Virginia.

[Hondarider1944]

The handle tells how young I am. The M1 Gerand has given me more than one fat lip and sore right thumb:( That was the weapon for the rifle team before the M14 was introduced. I spent twenty seven of my thirty six months goofing off on the best duty possible! I am looking for information on the M1 Carbine. That is what was carried during guard duty (did a lot of that when not on the team). I have one now and another on the way from the CMP. Hope this doesn't turn into some kind of a passion:) You never know!!!

[dick_e_mint]

Hi ladies and gentlemen
My name is Richard and I have an interest in Lee Enfield’s. I own two a 1944 Lee Enfield Fulton and an Enforcer. I have about 4.5K of farm land doted around my home location in gods country here in the UK that I shoot.

[Caer Urfa]

Hey there, 2nd post here but trying out uploading piccies (hope this is the right spot!?). I have just become a SMLE owner, though a sporterised one (probably a bad word around here but hey, I'm using it for hunting here in New Zealand).

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[johnn]

Hello every one I've just joined , my interest is in Lee-Enfiedls and have been
collecting for 30 odd years (mainly australian issue) hope to use the site to further my knowledge on the SMLE

Regards to all

[xxxsh]

New member here, interested in milsurps and using this site as a reference.

[rgnewton]

Just learned of this sight in GCA journal. I have some WW2 weapons and enjoy the history an learning about them.

[220slow]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi I am a shooter/collector for the last 30+ years and enjoy the exchange of information and Ideas here Thank you

[Redwing]

Just a few words to introduce myself here after many years on the Jouster site...

A retired manufacture and a shooter with over fifty years in the hobby.. Expertise in metal's & welding, currently building a "Slug-Gun"...

Looking forward to this site..

Ed....

[Kiros]

Caer Urfa, use the http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif BB code for images.

or.....

to surround picture links for automatic thumbnail versions .... :D

[bil1943]

Hello, all. New member, new M1 enthusiasist, old time plinker...
Bil

[claudio1950]

Ciao a tutti i membri di questo forum,Sono italiano mi chiamo claudio e non so parlare la vostra lingua spero che mi scuserete.Mi sono registrato al vostro forum perche mi sembra molto ben fatto .Sono collezionista di ENFIELD e SMIDT RUBIN sicuramente mi sarete di aiuto Grazie e ciao Claudio

[claudio1950]

Greetings to you all

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Hello to all members of this forum, I am Italian, my name is claudio and I do not know speak your language scuserete.Mi I hope that I have registered to your forum because I think it is very well done. I am a collector of ENFIELD SMIDT RUBIN and surely to be my Thank you and hello help Claudio

[35 Whelen]

Hi everyone! New here. Not a big collector, but I love shooting the old rifles. Getting into High Power competition where I plan to use my 03A3.
35W

[Florida Gator]

Hello All;
I've been reading posts on this site since the transfer from the old jouster.com. Main interest lie with .22 cal. target rifles. I have a 9 & 11 year old, both just went through the Jr. small rifle introduction course. 11 year old is in Boy Scouts.

[MAS45Freak]

Hi everyone, newby here. I've been collecting for 30 years, last 10 years collecting French MAS 45 22 cal. training rifles (47) and still looking for more and any parts.

[Texasflyboy]

Longtime poster and lurker from the CSP forum. I was there when they chipped out the cornerstone from FIDO.


:thup:

[mike webb]

New member. Acquired a Remington Rand recently. It hasn't been mucked about with too badly. Looking for a few WW 2 parts to return it to original issue condition.Parts for 1911's may be scarce in Canada.I would appreciate any leads.

[jakebucky]

Hi all from new member

[Elessar]

Hi

I've only been collecting about 2 yrs. Have:

1944 Izzy M44 (round)
1944 Izzy M91/30 (round)
1942 Savage Enfield No.4 Mk.1*
194x vz.24 8mm Mauser
1943 Smith-Corona M1903-A3
1986 CZ-82 9x18mm Makarov

and two more mosins on the way, one likely 1920's or 30's hex M91/30, one likely 1940's ex-sniper round receiver.

Am I not allowed to post a new thread for awhile? I tried posting a thread and it just... kinda disappeared.

[kaotic01]

Hi, I am new to this forum but have haunted the old Jouster forum from time to time. I am into antique single shot black powder cartridge rifles and most every WWII rifle out there. I just wanted to give a shout out to all of the Springfield Trapdoor rifle collectors !!!:wave:

[Cozahome]

I am a long time lover and collector of WW II guns and gear. I am just now starting to view the different web forums on these topics. A lot of info to be shared and I look forward to the forums.

[Obendorf98]

Hello everybody!
I just joined the forum and I am into Mauser rifles especially the long Mausers
with 29 inch barrels

[jimmybob9]

Been around fireams most of my life from the farm to where I currently work. the super race guns dont intrest me a bit but I love history so its old bolt actions for play and the hard black stuff for work.

Currently now showing :
44 Izzy Pu
M44 carbine
Lithgow No1 III
42 Savage No4 I
44 BSA Mk4T x 2
Carbine No 5
Schmidt Rubin 1911 carbine
P08 Luger
Colt 1911
K98
K98 sniper (Zeiss)
Eddystone M17
Springfield 1903A1

[tridunc]

Hello all.....I'm not a new member sort of....I belonged to the old version of CSP. Where did it go?:bitch:

[DanL96a1]

Hello all,

I am a new member here, and I’m very interested Lee Enfield’s. Especially the sniping range of the rifles.

Regards
DanL96A1

[tmm1956]

Old Jouster member. Glad to be here.

Tim

[IDaman]

I am President of the Idaho Automatic Weapons Collectors' Association, and an avid collector of firearms of all types. I've enjoyed visiting these boards for many years, but never signed up.

Check out our Winchester M2 raffle at http://www.iawca.org/2009WinchesterM2Carbine.html.

http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/04/29enmah-1.jpg

This is the eleventh year for these raffles.

[robd57]

My name is Rob and I am a new member. I recently purchased an Enfield 1918 SMLE and already have some questions. I am new to collecting military guns, I have always collected Bayonets and Trench Knives.

I have done alot of research with the Enfield rifles and I am a little baffled by the information the seller gave me on mine.

My rifle has stamped on the right side by the bolt with the Enfield Seal on top, below that is the name Enfield
1918
SMLE
III =

The left side has stamped FIR
1931

On the barrel in front of the breach is stamped R 5784 which I assume is the serial number.

When I purchased this rifle, the seller told me it was a 7x57 cal., but I cannot find where Enfield ever made a 7x57 cal.

Can anyone tell me if this is correct or is this a .303?

[seaverns]

Just would like to say Hi,to everyone. I've been gunsmithing for a bout 2 years now and have always enjoyed gun since I was a little boy and now it has become a passion of mine,I try to travel to all the Gun Shows that I can attend,I love coming across any old fixer upper that I can buy and fix it up to show room condition,and well the last gun show I attended was in Tipton IN and well I came across a old 1930 enfeild and it has been made into a .410 shotgun pretty cool gun,but I have a question for anyone who might know where I can find a .303 barrel for this gun? It was made inito a .410 shotgun for the India army I believe? not realy sure but I'm intersted in turning it back into a .303 rifle. I have been looking all over the internet trying to find out more on this but can't seem to find out where anyone has anything to offer so if any of you gun buffs can help me out? I would greatly appreciate it THANK YOU, GOD BLESS:sos:

[tony549]

Hello,
I have been collecting milsurps since 1973. I have lurked on Jouster for several years and decided to register. In the words of a former GOP presidential primary candidate (unsuccessful), "I have more guns than I need, but less than I want.".

[oldbbstacker]

I am an old refugee from CSP. Was redirected here.

[Fuzzpetal]

Hello everyone!

I have interested (fascinated) by firearms since I was a child. Have been collecting for 30+ years. I used to visit the old CSP M-1 Garand Pages a few years ago.

[jimc9133]

Hi all, I'am fairly new to collecting. Mostly military:sos:. Interested in parts for older guns.

[JOHN ATKINS]

:wave:
My name is Rob and I am a new member. I recently purchased an Enfield 1918 SMLE and already have some questions. I am new to collecting military guns, I have always collected Bayonets and Trench Knives.

I have done alot of research with the Enfield rifles and I am a little baffled by the information the seller gave me on mine.

My rifle has stamped on the right side by the bolt with the Enfield Seal on top, below that is the name Enfield
1918
SMLE
III =

The left side has stamped FIR
1931

On the barrel in front of the breach is stamped R 5784 which I assume is the serial number.

When I purchased this rifle, the seller told me it was a 7x57 cal., but I cannot find where Enfield ever made a 7x57 cal.

Can anyone tell me if this is correct or is this a .303?

[JOHN ATKINS]

Dear Rob,

SMLE only came in .303 and a training version Morris tubed in .22, yours is a MK 3 and the 1931 date indicates that it may have been rebarreled then,in the absence of proof marks, possibly carried out in the US. You will have to try a .303 and 7x75 round and see what one fits the chamber, do it gently!!

John. UK.

[DeniAmin]

Hello all,
I've been reloading 30+ years, former Marine Ordnanceman and I collect Milsurp, obviously. Shooters, not museum peices. I'm hoping I learn something here as well as find entertaining discussion of older arms. (1st Milsurp is a 98k I got at 12 years old. Still have it 40 years later!)
D

[LS6bob]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum also. I've been "into Garands " for the past 10 years. Also "into trap shooting" and "former Muscle car nut" owned 5- 70 SS-396 and 454 Chevelles over a 30 year period.

Now retired and too old to "crawl under cars":rofl:

[savannahjoe]

Hi crew,
I've been "accumulating" for over 40 years.
I'm into US Military and collect everything from the civil war to present.
I've gathered more than a few, but not quite enough.
I just purchased a mystery 1917 winchester and thought you guys might help answer some questions.
This 1917 has the rear sight guts removed and has a 1903 springfield rear sight installed on the barrel(with a professionally modified hand guard) and 1903 front sight.
Anybody have a clue how it came to be??
I would appreciate any info.

thanks,
SavannahJoe

[JimC]

Hello everyone.
I found your forum searching for M1 Garand info. I hope to find what I'm looking for.

[Deacon]

Hello all,

I got here through CSP. Hang out on M14 Firing Line a bit. I have a few Garands (an IHC CMP CG I will probably post FS here shortly), a couple M1 Carbines, Enfields, an '03 Springfield, a couple M1As.

Thanks for this forum,
Stan

[jjtnova]

Just joined when I went looking for CSP? I collect mostly US military arms but am currently looking for pieces for my K31....

BTW, What happened to jouster ?

[EMills40]

New member and already worthwhile. Learned about "THE load" by CE Harris and was astounded that I had never heard of it before! Checked my powder magazine and I am off tomorrow to buy a can of Red Dot, assuming I can find/afford it in Central Texas. My knowledge base is small so I'll mostly lurk and learn.

[Dogger]

Hello
I'm a new kid on the block. I don't know if I'm considered a collector or not but I've accumulated a few guns over the years thru the personal challenge of the shooting sports. I really enjoy Service Rifle matches with my AR15 and USPSA with a .45.

[JOHN ATKINS]

[QUOTE=DanL96a1;39753]Hello all,

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I am a new member here, and I’m very interested Lee Enfield’s. Especially the sniping range of the rifles.[/SI

[JOHN ATKINS]

Hi Dan,

I havea LE P14 .303 made by Winchester fitted with a W

[JOHN ATKINS]

:wave:
[QUOTE=DanL96a1;39753]Hello all,

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I am a new member here, and I’m very interested Lee Enfield’s. Especially the sniping range of the rifles.[/SI

[JOHN ATKINS]

Dear Dan,

Noted your interest in Lee Enfields , I have a P14 .303 made by Winchester fitted with the Win A5 scope for WW1 sniping. I beleive the US Marine Corps used this configuration for the LE P17 in 30-06 circa 1915. I do not think they ever saw service as the British Army stored them and issued them to the Home Guard in 1940. Have you seen any other American LEs in this configuration?

John [UK]

[GLENN]

Hi New Member Here Hoping To Find This Site Useful

[Rusty Gun]

Hello i am a new member & a adv id Gun collector, take care to all of you fellow Gun enthusiast & remember that we all have to do our part to keep our 2nd amendment alive!! (Now if we could just find some AMMO.)

[Spectre 623]

Am a new member. Retired Air Force, enjoy all military weapons. Nice web site. Bill

[A. Prince]

Hello everybody, I just signed up as a new member. I have spent many happy and educational hours on the old CSP Forum and I look forward to doing the same on the new location.

[bjc780211]

I am a new Member. no collecting experience.star to lean.

[gman70@frontiernet.net]

New member, just aquired a M1 Garand and also a M1 Carbine. Like to seek some info as to the serial number, when built? Any help wouild be appreciated. Thanks

[TAZWILLFIX]

A freind on CGN recommended this site to learn more about restoring my #1 mk III* that bubba got to. He says there are lots of very knowledeable and nice to get along with people here. So Hi from the sunny Okanogan, I am looking forward to getting to know you and hopefully learning lots.:cheers:

[Kragman]

Hello. Have an 1898 Krag rifle and everyone tells me its a carbine but it's too long to be a carbine. Post pics soon.

[tl19]

I have been reading CSP posts for a few years and I feel like I know all of you.

Ex Hunter with a small mixed collection:

1923 Brno VZ23 sporter
1921 Springfield 06 WJS SA/SPG Stock SA 1-21 BL with punch
1935 FN Mauser 72543 sn 7.65x54 all matched
12 gauge Winchester M24 1949
12 gauge Spanish Double Eibar

High standard 107 military 22
1934 Baretta 380

I look forward to reading your posts.

Nick

[jlkonn]

jlkonn here.
Distinguished Pistol Badge #1319
Although I don't shoot competitively anymore I still like to look
at all the fine guns in folks colections here!
:cheers:
JLK

[crudos]

Hey folks,
Just thought I'd say hi. I also usually hang out on some other surplus forums under the same screen name. My collection consists mainly of Finnish Mosins, and one lonely Enfield No4Mk1. Cheers!

Dan
:beerchug:

[Roger Wargo Sr]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

I have been on Jouster for 10 years. Rog

[kenv]

I am an old fart who has just purchased his first M1 Garand and M1A. I have been around and used guns most of my life but mostly for hunting. Now that I am retired I have a new pasion, shooting small grouped holes in paper.

There are so many possible variations of M1 assemblies that I am confused.

The M1 I purchased is a July 2008 CMP SN#5,868,XXX Springfield with a Winchester trigger. CMP rebarrelled the gun

As a general question, What are the top quality of components used today to make a good accurate shooter?

KenV

[specops56]

Just wanted to say Hi to all y'all here on the forum and tell you a bit about myself.
I live in South Carolina, I'm retired due to health reasons. Among other things I had a kidney transplant several years ago which worked out well. My major hobbies include most aspects of firearms (collecting, shooting, reloading, gunsmithing) and my other main hobby is collecting and restoring antique tube radios. I'm also a HAM (KF4CZV). I did 10 years in the U.S. Navy (mid 70's-80's). I've had many milsurp firearms in the past but they were long since sold to pay medical bills. I am in the process of starting a new milsurp rifle collection, albeit a more modest one. I recently bought a nice Mosin-Nagant 91/30 hex receiver rifle and am about to order one of the Mossberg 44US training rifles from the CMP. It's a start! :)

Terry

[Cherokee Mike]

I retired last year from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and I live in beautiful Mountain Home, Arkansas. I plan on spending more quality time shooting and reloading. I have recently started shooting cast bullets and light, target loads in some of my military rifles. My favorite calibers are
.22 Rimfire, .44 Magnum, .45-70, 7.62 x 39, and 7.62 x 54R.

I am an Oklahoman by birth, an Illinoisan by circumstance, and an Arkansan by choice. I enjoy reading, visiting online shooting forums, and anything that is related to reloading, shooting and hunting.

I feel blessed to live in America, and I'm proud to be a member of the Cherokee Nation. I wish everyone good health, many friends, and the freedom to exercise our Second Amendment rights. I'm looking forward to learning and sharing information with other forum members.

[brit-sniper]

Do We Have To Raise Are Hands In Class. Lol Hey Guys Im New Here Hope There Lots A Info Floating Around Here. Home Is Az Gun Free State

IM BRIT-SNIPER I OWN 303 ENFIELD SNIPER MY DAD BOUGHT IT 50 YEARS AGO FOR YOU READY $ 21.00 HE COULD HAVE HAD ONE IN THE TRANIST CASE FOR $ 28.00 BUT HE SAID HE DIDNT WANT THE ( box ). HE'S GONE NOW 12 YEARS SO IF ANYONE KNOWS WERE TO FIND THE TRANIST CASE EMAILS FASTEDDIE241@YAHOO.COM. YOU'LL ALSO FIND ME ON MY EBAY STORE ( AZ GRIP MAKER ) FOR HUNDERDS OF NEW AND OLD PISTOL GRIPS. OR ( GUNS AMERICA) AS HARLEYSFASTEDDIE.

[r22r]

Hello all,

I'm an historian, teacher, and I was a member of the Royal 22th Regiment (infantry) in Canada back in the early 1990s. Love ww2 rifles, and I'M in the process of rebuilting a collection that was dissolved a long time ago.

[jonahpach]

Hello folks, I am from India and am new to this forum.. Have owned a Garand, Lee Enfield and am about to get my hands on a carcano.. Thats about all for now.

Jonah

[grand1]

Greetings all,

New here and new to collecting. Hope to learn lots from everyone.

G. Rand

[akms1982]

Hallo! I`m 26. I`m interested in military history, guns, awards and uniform. Hope to find smth. interesting for my hobby.

[Scharfschütze]

Hi Folks!

[snipperpoint50]

Hi, i'm new on this page. I'm from Canada. I'm collector since 1987 everythings military inetrrest me..Hope to find a lots interresant on this site.

[Peter Costas]

New member. Collecting for last 20 years. Used to be member of old Culver's site

[RENNIE SULLIVAN]

Hello folks,

I'm a first time user....... interested in collecting military bolt actions.

Regards,

Rennie

[Sonny in Florida]

Hello from Amelia Island Florida.
I am an old member (in more ways than one) but have not been on the site for some time now due to heart problems and by-pass surgery. All better now!
I was surprised to see the new format and site. Looks great but it will take me a bit to get the hang of it. I see lots of the old members listed so I feel right at home. Hi to you all...Sonny in Florida

[miscou kid]

I am a N.B guy into shooting and love the military guns.
I just bought a Star 9 mm and love it but the mag is in poor condition, where can I buy mags,anybody please
I really appreciate any help.
Now to start checking out this great site:wave:

[53M1Grnd]

Hi,

Great Site!!

I am a collector of military and US guns as well as knives. I am also a WWII History nut. Looking forward to checking everything out.

[bladeswitcher]

Posted a few times on the old forum (maybe a different screen name, though).

I'm more of an accumulator than a collector. Without revealing too much, I have a C&R license and about a dozen old arms. Garand, M1 Carbine, a couple of Enfields, K31, 03a3, 1917, a few Mausers. I'm a sucker for 6.5x55 . . .

[53M1Grnd]

Hi,

Great Site!!

I am a collector of military and US guns as well as knives. I am also a WWII History nut. Looking forward to checking everything out.:beerchug:

[jb303]

Hi Everyone,

I am a new member and I have recently started collecting ex - military sniper rifles from WW1 and WW 2. I have recently purchased a 1917 Lithgow SMLE HT, (without the scope) and need help tring to locate one.

Thanks JB

[americal71]

Greetings,
I am retired from the US Army, graduated from the 421.1 (small arms repair) course at APG in 1965. Was commissioned through ROTC in 1970.Served two tours in RVN. I was one of the original field test rats for the XM21 system and was assigned to the small arms section at Armament Command at RIA. I shot on the RIA rifle team including 1976 & 1977 at Camp Perry. Later spent 3 years at Anniston Army depot. I have collected different weapons for over 40 years - I love 'em all. Recently retired as senior project engineer at Caterpillar Inc. I am proud to join this distinguished group.
Mike

[kromerw]

Hey everyone, I am new to the posting thread scene and hope i am doing this right. Thanks for the invite

[khan_pur]

hi m new

[reedsburgarms]

Hello all, new to collecting. Have a Springfield 03a3 that I got from my father, a Turk Mauser, M38 Mosin-Nagant, Spanish 1916 Mauser and a K-31. Also a Springfield 1903 that my dad started to sporterize many moons ago and I'm in the process of finishing. These along with the requisite rifles, shotguns, pistols and various ammo to go along with them. I plan on visiting often for tips and info.

[grantj]

Hi there everyone.. Well I just got my first rifle in about 30 years. First one was just a 22 rifle as a teenager. But sold that. Now that I'm into military collecting (vehicle, uniform, etc), through a friend I "bought" a Savage No.4 Mk1, full wood and looks well used and original. Definately needs a real good cleaning before firing. And this weekend I'm taking my PAL (Cdn Possesion and Acquistion License) so I can legally own this rifle, ammo and maybe collect other ones.. Wifey is real upset over my new item, am not sure she'll get over it. Too bad though...

where can I get a manual for this Savage rifle? Or will a Lee Enfield manual do just the same thing? thanks.........grant

[Aladinbama]

I guess it's been a while since I've been here. WOW, what a change - I hope I don't get lost - :rofl: Tom

Please Visit My Web Page
Home Page (www.thegunstockdoctor.com)

[dherrera1332]

Hi every one, thank you for having me.

[pawpaw40]

I'm a newbie to this site. Have an A2 AR-15 and just recieved a CMP special grade Garand yesterday.

[Canuckrc]

Seen your web-site while looking for info on Dockendorff sights.I noticed a line sight article .I picked up a Dockendorff Line Sight last weekend ,as new with the box and with the origional papers insde.It is a universal sight that could be put on just about anything.It has a great deal of vertical adjustment and the only restriction would be barrel size.It would not fit on a shotgun as another fellow suggested.Hope this imformation is helpful.Looking forward to this web-site.Always looking for imformation on sights and stuff.Material sometimes hard to find,but sometimes it just appears.Thanks for the time and space.

[coolbreeze]

Good morning fellow collectors :wave: Just another newbie on the scene, however its not taking me long to figure out why the M1 carbine is so popular:clap:. I picked up a Iver Johnson at the local gun show about six months ago,(thats where I got the fever),since then made a trip to cmp in GA. There I found a nice Inland that I added to the collection. This is a great site,which I know I will enjoy. Thanks everybody, for all the valuable info. Can't wait to make another road trip:thup:

[billfair]

Happy Friday!

Just took possession of an estate which included an M1 marked S7529, the sling is attached to the side which looks odd to me. Maybe not an M1? I appreciate your input, photos uploaded. Bill Fairbill@billfair.com (bill@billfair.com)

[Akulahawk]

Hello all, Akulahawk here, just dropping a note to say Hello!

As the thread title states, I'm not new to gun forums. I'm active on several, and they're mostly California centric. For those of you that don't know, California (to it's surprise, I'm sure) is going to be at the forefront of 2A court cases. Recently, a 9th Circuit case incorporated the 2nd against the states in the 9th Circuit. There are already court cases that have been filed that attack various portions of California's laws based on this ruling.

Change is happening... and probably not to Obama's, Pelosi's, Feinstein's, or Reid's liking.

[grg01]

Hi everyone. Joined this forum to gain information on WWII military rifles. I have IHC M1 Garand and i recently acquired VZ24's. The three VZ24's were stored in a very damp place and all three stocks are in bad shape. Because of health issues I've not been able to quite dis-asssemble all three of the VZ24's. The stocks are interesting. One has Chinese or Japanese characters etched on the stock, one is obviously a K98 stock and the last one has probably the best wood, not split or cracked, but the rifle must have been stored in a swimming pool!! At least 3 1/2 inches from the buttplate up has rotted away. Any way I have a feeling I'll learn alot from all of you. Thanks!!

[gunner]

Hi to everybody !

I am a new member and a proud owner of an Winchester M1917.
And i got a lot of questions about this.

All the best

Gunner

[kraig green]

Good afternoon. I'm new to the home computer world and to this site but I've been an avid collector for many years.
My interest has always been Garands and 14's My new spark of interest is 1903s. I've been out of school for 35 years so my typing skills are a little slow.

[mister2]

Hi All, newbie here from AZ. Had enough high speed low drag for awhile. Milsurps have history!

[hmm161]

hi just joined used to go to the old culver site.

[hpcomp]

Just signing in for the 1st time. I enjoyed this site & got alot of helpful info here in the past.
hpcomp

[Syracuse]

Hello to all from Connecticut.

[Full Patch]

Hello to Everyone,
I should have joined sooner.
I have been collecting and shooting for several years and truly enjoy the handloading aspect as well.
Best Regards from East Central Indiana,
Mark H.

[Wayne S]

Hellow everyone, not new to CPS, just getting around to logging in.

[taylora]

hey guys iam new here had a bud over at gunboard's show this place look forward to being apart of this community also:wave:

[Dalton Wayne]

New Member her from Hot sunny Florida USA
Regards
DW

[Remo]

Members,
I am Remo W, I used to be an avid reader of the old site. I collect Garands, 1903s and a few M1 carbines. I love to shoot these old rifles and enjoyed the wealth of knowledge found in these forums. I like to hit the range, hunt and fish in my spare time. I Look forward to learning more about these old weapons of war.
VR
Remo

[cowboyminer]

hi everyone new to collecting lookng for information on type 3 barrel bands for m1 carbine. midwest us just joined today looking to here from every one.

[PeteM]

Guess I need to introduce myself or else I'm gonna see that message at the top saying I haven't done so yet till I die of old age. :)

Been on here for a while just lurking as I don't feel I'm much of an expert at any of the military rifles, altho I've owned, at one time or another, and shot all the official military rifles of the USA back to the Rev. War.

Been shooting one kind of a rifle or another since I was 8.

Currently playing with a Garand, for which I'd like to find a new, short-chambered barrel for. The one it has is good enuf for jacketed bullets but I want to start using it in the CBA Military Postal Comp.'s and the current barrel tends to foul up to much (i.e. - a bear to clean!) when shooting cast bullets.

Did very well shooting an '03 Springfield so thought I'd give the Garand a try.

So, if anyone knows where I can get one I'd sure appreciate it.

PETE

[fluorideinmywater]

howdy
been collecting milsurp for about 3 years now. mostly into garands but collect other ww2 rifles as well.

glad to join the group!!!

[maverick1]

howdy folks great to be here!

[Sly Old Fox]

Hello to all. May 6, 2009

I joined here sometime in 2008, just after I became active on CGN, and neglected this site until last night. Unfortunately, I chose Sparse Grey Hackle as my user name whereas I should have stuck with my CGN Sly Old Fox.

In perusing the site last night, I found many of the CGNutz.

If anyone out there can suggest how I can change my user name here to Sly Old Fox, I would be grateful.

Thanks

Sparse Grey Hackle who is really Sly Old Fox

Moderator Edit: Sly Old Fox has been a registered member since Feb 2008 and already posted in this introduction thread. (CLICK HERE) (http://www.milsurps.com/showpost.php?p=17474&postcount=718). So, obviously you can't use that name sine it's already taken, unless of course you are the same indvidual and just forgot you already registered. ;)

[lavita]

Hi everybody - another new member. I have had guns for 20 years but just recently got interested in military surplus. I bought a FN FAL and have just started realizing what a neat rifle it was and is. In fact I found the forum as I was searching for some info but now that I am here I am having a hard time finding anything related to the FN FAL. Am I doing something wrong or have I misunderstood the forum. Anyway I will spend more time looking around. Glad to make your acquaintance.

Chuck

[ppknut]

New member.....

I found this site and forums while trying to research some info on my 03A3.

Looked like a wealth of information. So.....howdy. I hope to learn alot here.

Best,

ppknut

[rbcooperjr]

Greetings all! Brand new member here.

I am hot for a Mauser k98k and read many of the threads about fakes and markings. Very informative.

I hope I can be of service to some of you while I know I will learn much.

Richard

[BillSurp]

Hello to all. I followed the Jouster CSP Forums and here I am. Thank you for providing a new home for us.

Bill

[Ragnarok]

Hey yall

I am a new member here, thought this might be a good place to get some information. Googled winchester 1917 and came up with bunches of results several from here.
About 15 yrs ago my father in law gave me a rifle that he got in a barrel of guns, yes thats right a barrel of guns. He was in the National guard many many years ago and the government was selling off surplus guns for $50 a barrel. Well he bought one and in it was 2 german mausers, 2 japanese rifles, 2 russian rifles, 2 american, and a couple that he didnt know anything about plus a couple of hand guns.
To make a long story short he gave me onf of the american rifles. I had various hunting guns so I just kinda stuck that one in the gun cabinet and forgot about it. My step son was looking at them the other day ( he is into video games call of duty being one of them) and thought the rifle looked like a german kar 98. He askedme about it and I had no real information to give him so I started trying to find out about it my self.
It is marked winchester on top of the reciever with a sn 407984.
Behind the front sight there is a round ball with what looks like fire on it with 8-18 stamped into the barrel, there is a w stamped into the bolt handle and another one stamped into the front sight. Afew other ball and fire stamps appear on the gun at various places as well eagle heads stamped into the furniture. It is in good shape just a few dings in the wood and a couple of scratches on the ears of the rear sight. The barrel looks as if it has never been fired before.
Any information I can get would be greately appriciated.
Thanx

[rwhichard]

New member, old user/collector. Been around shooting for 50 years, will be doing research for personal pleasure. Like the military firearms and history of their use.

rwhichard

[grey.ghost]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi ya all been busy doing other things. Used to follow Culvers then got busy so am now starting to look again. Many thanks to all Phil:wave:

[cappi]

I am a Vietnam era collector of all weapons. Particularly M1 carbines and all edged weapons. thanks for the oportunity to learn some more.

[gman366]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi. My name is Tony Giacobbe. I live in Rahway, NJ, and have a dealer' license at 344 St. Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ, 07065. I have been collecting & selling Garands for 20 years. Visit my site at M1 Garand gun (www.garandguy.com). I am an NRA member, and have been a member of the NJ Colation of Sportsmen, Yankee Air Force, Founder & commander of the Northeast Historical Re-Enactment Assn, and a member of the Rahway Historical Society. I have an interest in WWII & Korean War history. I took tours of both the Eurpoean and Pacific battle sites. I was in the US Army, stationed in Korea for 16 months. (UGGH!)

[reajr1956]

Hi iam reajr1956 new collector older DAV,

[HRAowner]

Hello to everyone! I spend most of my time lurking for shooting and reloading info on various boards and decided to try this one as well.

[swabby07]

hello i am new to boards i am looking for information on 7.65x55 to see how effective this would be in deer hunting

[notenoughguns]

New here , looking for some info . What was the original bore diameter across the groves of the 1917 / 10/17 barrel , is it the same as the p14 ?

[craig61a]

Stumbled across this site, been a GunBoards member for a number of years. I get to this through the corporate firewall - yea!

[Bravo 51]

Was a member of the old CSP group, but changed address and email. Great forum

[ProGun3400]

Howdy Gents. I'm new and was directed here by a fellow from the FAL Files after posting a question about a friends Garand problem. I'll have a look around and utilize the search function. Take care, Paul.

[buffsoldier1]

hello, im a new member just purchased am1 garand. this site is excellent lots of information.i had wanted an m1 garand since i was in the army in 1980.

[sherlock]

Hi everyone I have been collecting for 10 years a variety of military weapons

[1988RRC]

Hello;
just found this site.........been collecting enfields & brit stuff for over 35 years.
look forward to visiting more often.

[inland843]

I've been a member for a while, actually started on the old forum, just havn't been active on here since it started. no particular reason, just been busy trying to keep my head above water in this failing economy. as a small business owner, it's been ( and continues to be) tough. Might even have to cut a couple of carbines loose just to have some operating capital. Hope it doesn't come to that, and I'll try to be more contributive on here. feels good to be back so to speak.
Dennis

[mfleishans]

Hi guys and girls. Let be introduce myself. I am a 48 year old sportsman. I hunt , fish, and shot weekly at north macomb sportsman club.

[chuckusaret]

Hello to all. I'm just an old retired soldier that likes guns.

[JOWEN44@INSIGHTBB.COM]

JIM OWEN
Hello to everyone !!!! the only firearm that I own that would count as a military collectible is a 1965 Ishapore built Enfield in 7.62 cal. and a Gerber mark II combat knife that I carried in Viet Nam (1967-1968 & 1970-1971. plus several dozen modern firearms.

[onthexmark]

You mite say I'm new but have been posting on this forum for years, before it changed, it is harder finding thing then it was before. I had to reg. again, my old user name wouldn't work, owell.
I'm a shooter, I shoot service rifle AR and rimfire, I also shoot the vintage bolt gun with my 03A3 and the Garand matches.

Mark Turner

[Trumpet]

Hey all,
New...sorta. Used to hang on the old board a LOT. Haven't been for a while, so I thought I'd stop by. Wow, lots of changes!

Rich

[JimG]

Not new to CSP, but new here. Still trying to figure it out.
Thanks, JimG

[axeman_g]

Good evening all,

I am a soon to be Garand owner looking around for info when I stumbled across this site. I already greatly appreciate the depth of information and knowledge pertaining to the Garand for me to sift through.

I am also a big shotgun fan, currently looking for good info on shotgun tactics.

Thanks for letting me join your little corner of the web here, I will try not to dirty up the place.

[Twistguns]

Hello All,

Happy to be a member of the community here. Friends call me Twister and I am another gunsmith and engraver out Calgary, Ab. Feel free to drop me a note anytime.

[M1nut]

I used to post on the old CSP a little bit but they cut me off at work so I dont log on nearly as much as I used to. I used to be "C" and thats only cause someone else had Carl:). anyway howdy I am from the PRK but please don't hold that from me I was born in Sherman Texas. My dad was in the Air Force.

[jake08]

Greetings All. New to the forum; been hunting, collecting, shooting, handloading, and fixing firearms for the last 50 years. Glad to be here, lots to learn.

[dauphin]

HI Everybody

New member on his forum. Based in France.
25 years collecting WW1 and WW2 weapons. Mostly interested in Govt 1911 Pistols.
Sure I will learn a lot with the experts of this forum.
Patrick

[GBinSC]

Nice to see the board back up.

[cowhorn]

Good morning to all. I have been a milsurp shooter and collector since the late
80's.Enjoy reading all the informative posts and glad I found this site.Looking forward to being here awhile.Take care all.cowhorn.

[Ricwb]

I'm making the move to the new forum. My main interest is US Military; everything from the Brown Bess to the black rifle. Also collect the attachments and tools to go with each. Been collecting for about 20 years, but looking forward to learning more!

[dociceit]

I've been collecting for a little over a year now. Started with a sporterized 1903 RIA. Now have over 20 different firearms in the safe.

I've grown to really love the military milsurp rifles. the garand being my favorite. Nothing sweeter to shoot. But, all are fun to get out on the range. From the Russion Mosin-Nagants to the lee enfield to the 1903 and the garand. The wife only wishes I'd taken up needle point. LOL

[Sten]

New to the board, I live in Denmark / Europe.

I am quite new to collecting and shooting milsurps so I am sure
I can learn a lot from you!
Sten

[jabshooter]

Hello all,
Like most of you my interests vary- right now my favorites are refurbishing and maybe just occasional target shooting of the weapons who's care I'm fortunate enough to have been entrusted. We are after all only curators of pieces of history.
Best to you all,
John

[2aimtrue]

Hi,
I'm here at Rick the Librarian's invitation to get info on my m1903 Austrian sporter. I am not a collector but have been a shooter from a very young age. I do enjoy learning about these great American rifles and the people who collect them. Looking forward to going to school here.
Owen

[JaxTom]

Hello to everyone, I am a long time advocate and admirer of the shooting sports, although not much of a collector. My favorite firearms are the M1 rifle and .45 acp pistol, so you see I am old school. I purchased a Springfield Armory M1 back in the 80's and finally bought Mr. Duff's data book to see if I had a re-weld. So here I am and hopefully I won't ask too many newby questions about re-habing an M1.

[willie8]

This is a great forum

[gcr-g]

Hello,
I have collected WWII rifles and pistols since 1994. I reload and fire all my weapons and found this site during my pursuit of knowledge of load for and collecting of these weapons. I am very excited about the knowledge found here and the interest of others in this area.
Thanks

[BGvanS]

Hi all. I am a new member. I bought a service grade HRA M1 Garand and a salvage grade M1917 Enfield at the CMP north store in March 09. I have been interested in military history all of my life. The recent change in our government and probable attacks on the 2nd amendment motivated me to finally buy these great rifles. I have put about 120 rds through the M1 but am having a gunsmith check out my M1917 before I can play with it. This forum looks like a great source of information, especially on the M1917.

[TomRfromCA]

New member, came over from Culver Shooting page, collect garands mostly, but have others such as K98k, Model 1917 Eddystone, M1 carbines, 03s, 03A3s, look forward to new information from new people.

[Leeroy151]

hi everybody,
i am new here and new to collecting mil surplus. a local retailer went out of business and i bought two C.A.I. Enfields. one seems to be a Savage and the other i am having trouble identifying. i will try an post pics as soon as i can.
the receiver has MK406322 (made up of little dots), on the stock near the trigger guard has SL, theh underneath N (or IV?), then 74, then big upside down V, then a star, then a small crown? and M 52. the n a little further down what looks like another crown on top of 7K? the magazine has a boxed S. the "safety" has a B, the bolt head has a 0, and what looks like crossed swords, and maybe an F off to the side. the receiver has the same crossed swords opposite the "safety". on the muzzle end there is SM on the nailed on band. the front site has 045 FY, the muzzle has C.A.I. GEORGIA vt .303 ENGLAND. on the grip band below the safety is EA2576....whew...i think that's it for now.

[usscout]

I was a regular here a few years back and got very busy with other things, looking forward to having the time to enjoy reading up on all the past post and see just what I have been missing. I live deep in the backwoods of East Texas just a few miles from where I grew up as a boy. My people came to Texas in the 1820's from Mississippi, Georgia & Tennesee. Our familly made there living off the land. We hunted wild hogs, deer, rabbits, squirrel & whatever was available. If the economy goes south like it looks like it may, I will just pick up where I left off as a boy. We still have lots of all kinds of wild life. About a week ago my wife and her dad were out checking on our cows when she saw a black panther stalking one of our newborn calves, when the cat spotted my wife in a moment it was gone. I am thinking of a way to trap it. Its not likly that it will let itself be seen again in daylight. My passion is M14 type rifles I have built a couple from USGI parts and LRB receivers, Lou is doing a great job as are the other M1A makers. What I like about Lou's M25 is the scope mount being a part of the receiver, its takes some weight off and make for an accurate rifle. I also have an Springfield Armory M25 White Feather which make a great brench rifle but its too heavy to hunt deer with unless you are in a deer stand with a good rest to shoot from. Not much more that I can say for now except for God Bless our Country and let,s all pray for it and our service men & women that keep us safe. We have a duty to leave a better America for our children and grand children than the America that we grew up in!

Usscout

[JHDIII]

Howdy folks...just registered in and glade to be a small part of milsurp forum. As you might have guested, I am from here in Texas. 25-year Military Retiree, all of which was spent in the Military Police corp. I am trying to locate a few items,...maybe somebody can point me in the right direction. Trying to find 12 gauge all brass, loaded shells, and bayonet for Winchester 97 trench gun. Thanks Rusty

[kyle]

New member. I currently own a No. 4 Mk1 Lee Enfield, a Russian SKS and a inland M1 carbine. hope to learn lots.

[john w]

Hello- I am a member from the old csp who has been away for quite a while as i got interested in restoring a 70 cutlass S and have been busy with that for 3 yrs. It is done and i now find myself interested back into my shooting hobby so HELLO guys and gals. Thank you for listening everybody

[miketuite]

Hi Folks,

I found you! Been looking for a site like this for a long time. I'm not a hard-core milsurp guy, but I own a M1903, M1917, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine M1A and a Remington Rand M1911A1. I've carried the Garand and M14 in the USMC and just have an interest in all US military firearms.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot here and, hopefully, be able to make some contributions as well.

Mike

[fiannoglach]

Hi All, new member. Interested in Classic Rifles, hoping to purchase a Lee Enfield shortly. Looking forward to learning, Thanks in advance.

[diggers]

Hi All

New member form the UK. I have over 15 years collecting experience. No surprise but I have a special interest in the Lee Enfield rifles. Look forward to reading and discussing these superb service arms.
Regards

Diggers

[RossArnette]

My name is Ross. I have been interested in Military weapons ever since John Wayne first flashed a 1911 semi-auto pistol in a war movie. I started by buying several battle rifles (about eight) about twenty years ago, then got diverted by life. I just got serious about the whole thing this year, and spent many, many dollars on some seriously fine weapons (rifles and pistols), and now have almost forty rifles and pistols in some very attractive displays in my library. Eventually I drifted into wanting sniper rifles-I know, expensive drift- and that's where I am now. I'm converting some '03-A3 to sniper clone configuration and some M1 Garands into "D" configuration. I also have mounts for the Enfield and the Mauser and have some scopes ready to mount and other scopes mounted on other rifles. With any luck I will be holding an M1C in my hot little hands by late July. (Pray for me!)

I'm a few years from retirement, and think that WWII weapons are the next big thing in the military collecting world. I'm thinking that my money spent now will double within the next ten years. Since my retirement fund just took a thirty percent hit, that would be a good thing. It would be nice to know what anyone reading thinks about this theory. Do I get more "bang for my buck" with this investment strategy? (pun fully intended)

I'm having fun doing this, although the more I acquire, the more I want. The more I learn, the more I realize just how little I know. I've enjoyed harvesting some of the collective wisdom here on the site. Thanks, Ross

[phreddy]

Hi all.
New member. Have an Enfield Mk 4 and a Carl Gustav 6.5 Swede. Also on CGN and Hunting BC under same name.
Not really a collecter per se, as I like to use the firearms I own as opposed to look at them.
Also teach the CORE Progarm.

[Kragman71]

I answer to Kragman71,but my Given name is Frank(Francis)
To a Native New Yorker,I live Downstate,in the Hudson Highlands.To an Outsider,I live in Upstate New York,on the Hudson River.
I'm an adult Male,born in 1930.Retired 19 years from IBM Corp.
Favorite pastimes are: hunting,hiking,camping,fishing,cross country skiing,snowshoeing,shooting(competition rifle and pistol),casual (fun)shooting,handloading ammunition,bullet making,and gunsmithing.
Lately,I do a lot of reading.
Frank

[Brno8x57]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi,
My name is Brno8x57 and I have an addiction to the Milsurp forum on CGN.

I have been buying old Lee Enfields and practicing for the Vintage Military Rifle shoot in Terrace in August.
I cant shoot worth cr@%$P but it is so much fun I dont think I can stop!!
Can you help me with my issues before it gets completely out of control?

[goldwing1942]

Hello everyone. This is my first post. I have been lurking the threads a long time. :dancingbanana:

[goldwing1942]

oops thank you for having me everyone!

[jn223149s]

I am not a collector but I do have a nice 1912 Ross .22 Cadet training rifle which I'll give to one of my grandsons next year for his 10th birthday. The original rear "peep" sight has been replaced with a sight made in Nova Scotia which is adjustable for range and wind and works well -- but I would like to obtain one of the original peep sight assemblies; iris, post and knurled bottom screw. Anyone have an idea where I might look?

[jimballtwo]

New member, not a serious collector, but have a M1 carbine purchased thru NRA in 1963 for $17.50. Also have a Springfield 1903 that I "sporterized" about 60 years ago, big mistake! I am trying to return it to original military configuration right now. I have some concernes about just how to re-install the rear sight sleeve, among other things.
Interesting site, looking forward to meeting some of you experts.
jimballtwo

[dzander]

I have always admired service weapons of all branches and have owned a few. I recently purchased a .303 and have been trying to track some facts.

The right side of the receiver is stamped lithgow smtle III 1919, the serial # Is A-29769 I know it was made in Australia and under the rear sight the barrel is stamped HV, I haven't been able to find out the meaning of stamp
2nd M C on the top flat of the reciever or the shield with AC over B and a star on top. all part have matching serial numbers however the stock is so rough i cant detect the sold out of action arrows, I would appreciate any help in this area of identification as well as other info concerning this rifle, the only other .303 i owned was passed down to me by my great uncle when i was 15 and it had peep sights. both rifles have proven extremly accurate and a dream to shoot.

[TdK]

Hey All,

Decided to check-in @ jouster and was pleasantly surprised. Even got my original handle back. Nic to be here

[jim303]

Greetings,

Jim here, former Canadian army type, I have broken service as I left to pursue the 'shining kit' the RCMP had! That lasted 8 years and I ended back in the army. Now living in the US, met a beautiful young girl from Alaska while I was posted to Fort Lewis WA. For some reason she believed my lies, and here we are! I just got her a Savage Lee Enfield Lend Lease No4 Mklll as one of her birthday presents! Sad.. I know. But she loves it. Interested in Lee Enfields, M1, M-14s, FN's, Mausers, pretty much anything service rifle.
Cheers!
Oh! And does anyone know much about importation of weapons from Canada to the US? Most of my gear is still up there.

[onex]

Hi- I'm a new member..am interested in shooting in the Postal Matchest that I've seen posted on Benchrest Central...anyone have any experience with that? Seems that it could be fun for anyone with travel restrictions

[onex]

Hi-I'm a new member & I'm curious about the Postal Matches like the one's that I"ve seen posted on Benchrest Central. Anyone have any experience with them or know of any other Postal matches being offered elsewhere? Seem like it could be fun for anyone with travel restrictions.

[Miltnut@aga]

Hi Folks. I have been collecting for about 15years. Mostly US WW1 and WW2 web gear, ammo,weapons.

[WakeSS]

Hello everyone,
I just started collecting Milsurp arms. I received a laminated stock Izzy Mosin Nagant M44 last week on trade and was so intrigued I picked up a 1944 .303 Lee Enfield No 4 MK1 this week. I ran across this site while trying to decode the Enfield. Tons of great info here!

[Va Jim]

Hello everyone. Jim Crofts from Va. Shoot both M1 and O3A3. Thanks for having me.

Jim C

[Dave21]

Nice to be here. I am a new collector of Millitary arms starting with an IHC M1 garand. Looking forward to learning from the experts.

David C.

[Dan Mcinenly]

Hi, Dan McInenly here, formerly belonged to CSP forum, I thought this was the same as Jouster, but seem to be unable to log in there, been a member there since the begining, I was with the 3rd Marines in 1966-69, Semper Fi!
Like collecting US military pre 1945 Rifles and Pistols.Not the new crap!Give me Wood and Steel! oorah!

[Matt in LA]

Hello all, I'm Matt. I live in CULVER City, Ca. Yep, the people's republik of kalifornia:crying::sos:
I've been collecting for around 15 years now. January 2007 my home was burglarized and my safe was pried and ripped out of the floor complete with 26 guns. AR's, AK's, M1a, pistols, carbines, etc. The vermin didn't find my auxilliary carbine depot, however, so I still have 9 WWII carbines, as well as a few pistols that I had secreted arount the house.
Anyway, much as I HATE TO DO IT, times are extremely tough these days in my construction business and I must get rid of a few pieces.

[skinny58]

Hi Folks,

We have an old senior 03 collector here

skinny58:wave:

[sterbai34]

Hello I AM Working and I need informations for a revolver Calibre 32 !? or not ? I read in the CANON
GA INDUSTRIAL ORBEA EIBAR Its for my work thanks lot

[zalfmon]

Hello everyone - interesting site.
Got into milsurps when I bought my dad a Garand for 70th birthday.

Thanks to everyone who posts and all the information you share.

Happy Memorial Day - keep the troops and their families in your prayers.

[sniper188]

I have collected and shot about 58 years. My rather small collection ended up in Tx with my son. In the last 10 years it snowballed into about 50 guns mostly WW1 & WW2 with 3 machine guns thrown into the mix. The last 8 years we have shot in the Nat Matches @ Camp Perry.
Sniper188

[military brat]

Hello, I am very happy to join this group.

[Dave E from Detroit]

Hello all,

I had posted previously on the former website, but this is my first post on the new one.

I am a retired army supply sergeant, a helicopter doorgunner in Vietnam in 1968, a DA Civliian now, and I am on my VFW Post's Ritual Team and maintain our 10 M1 rifles. I also have a M1A and a few M1s that I compete in highpower matches with.

I have shot in the National Matches at Camp Perry since 1991, missing only 1997 & '98, due to employment conflicts. I'll be shooting eight matches in seven days again this year, from the President's 100 through to the NRA / Springfield Armory Inc M1A match.

See you there!

Dave E from Detroit

[blaser.306]

Hey all I just joined your forum and am looking forwrd to gathering a little info and or tips along the way! I have been shooting for close to 25 years and started off with a milsurp! Anyway glad to be here and look forward to learning a bit!!! Blaser.306

[Tankhatch]

Have been a lurker, for a few years. Finally joined.
Life member of both the NRA & CPRA since 1977

[strohgun]

Hello.
Was a posting member here several years ago, haven`t visited in a long time. I`m baaack, and I guess I`m starting over. This site has really changed!
Thanks,
Strohgun

[Hawgeye]

Hi all, fresh member here. Was referred to this site by members from the
Great War Forum. Have been collecting for thirty plus years. I'm just starting to move into the Enfield No4 Mk1 series of rifles and am looking for others who share the love of the Enfield. Regards, Bob.

[Hufsmith]

New to forum. Not a collector, more of an accumulator, but enjoy shooting and cleaning up military rifles. Shoot most with cast bullets, 6.5 Arisaka, M38/M94 Swedes, No. 5 Enfield, misc Mausers, Mosin-Nagants along with U.S. stuff.

[Hufsmith]

New to forum. Not a collector, more of an accumulator, but enjoy shooting and cleaning up military rifles. Shoot most with cast bullets, 6.5 Arisaka, M38/M94 Swedes, No. 5 Enfield, misc Mausers, Mosin-Nagants along with U.S. stuff.

[neko]

I am a 25 years + firearms collector : mainly black powder cardrigdes rifles around 1860- 1880;
I also collect rifle from XX century: swiss K31, endfield

I am for sure a shooter and participate to contest (in France!) with military firearms.

:dancingbanana:

:cheers:

[Optimist]

Optimist. I am a gunsmith, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At present, I work on whatever walks in the door, but my first love is in taking a bubba'ed rifle and making something useful out of it. Bad bores? I rebarrel. Mostly I build working guns, tools, not works of art. If you are into fine checkering and blued finishes that reflect every gleam of sun that filters its way into the forest, well, I know a gunsmith or two who will cater to you.

If you want to shoot one raggedy hole, or build a working rifle to walk the woods with, I'm your huckleberry. And, you might find me to be just a bit opinionated, particularly when it comes to combat tupperware....

[SgtBob]

G'day! I've been a collector & target shooter of sorts for 40 years, & have served 17 years in the CF - 2 years Recce & 15 years Intelligence Branch. I've also been into motorcycles since age 12, & to put the 2 together I'm a member of the Canadian Army Veterans' motorcycle group (www.TheCAV.ca)

SgtBob CD, 1CAV Normandy

[Ron Ewing]

Hey fellas!
I've been quiet for some time, but, I'm back. Trying to keep up with John Holbrook and Duane Hansen. Whick most of you know, is impossible.

Ron Ewing

[DeputyBill]

Hello All!

My main interest is in the M1903 family.

Thanks to those who have put this site together!
I look forward to many visits.

Best regards.

[hillfox]

Hello All:

I hope you guys are kind to newbies.

Always a pleasure to be among like minded people.

[ar15a292f]

I am a new member posting here. I have just started collecting.

[RocketmanVT]

Greetings, all.
It would seem I've found a new home, or at least a place to park my butt for a while - any site that features an M1 Garand on its banner has got my attention 'right real quick' ! :-)
I'm an FFL holder, budding gunsmith, son of another FFL who is also a military collector, and a former employee of CIA - Century International Arms. Five years worth, so I know I'm gonna get a little grief about that...
I can also be found on The FALFiles, The Firing Line, and related forums; I have and shoot a Czech Vz 52, L1A1 (built myself), Romanian SKS, assorted .223-cal. pieces, some hand-cannons and shotguns.

[John Hampton]

Hi.I am a new member.I collect military small arms from the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR to the present.I am a retired MARINE and I am now in the MERCHANT MARINE.


walkinjh

[Oldtimer]

Hello all,
New here. Just acquired a #4 Mk.1 Long Branch (43), and a #4 Mk.2 FAZ (49). Have been bench rest shooting for 35+ years trying to put 5 bullets into one hole, as well as various other pistol, and rifle stuff. Have not really been into old military rifles until I got these 2. I have since put my other stuff aside for a while and been studying these. The history is facinating. I'm having a ball. A lot to learn. Thanks, Bob

[mpd61]

Howdy Folks!

New to the forum. Looks like a good site. I currently have an excellent M96 Swedish Rifle 1900 Carl Gustav. Shoot with my sixteen-year old son. Also have an M-48A Mauser waiting to try.
:D

[PrivatePaula]

Hi everyone !

My name is Patrick and I'm from from good old germany so please excuse me if my english might not be too good.
I'm highly intersted in WWII rifles (especially Carbines like the Gewehr 43 or the Garand) but I don't have much experience because firearms are pretty much completely prohibited in my country.
Its pretty hard to find guys like you over here in Germany which is why I hope to find some help in here.
This already leads me to my first problem:
It's really difficult to own a rifle (and especially one from the 2nd WW) in Germany. Is there anybody who might have an idea how I could own an old rifle to practice on and to understand how such a rifle works?
I would be happy about just any rifle, even broken ones or such ones that are not abled to fire rounds anymore.
If there is anybody with an idea or someone else from Germany who might be abled to help me please post it to my e-mail account "Corpsegrinder1712@gmx.de"
Thanks for reading and have an nice weekend !

[mike113]

Hello all I'm just getting here spent a good portion of the night looking over this forum and I think I'll hang around awhile. Learned alot and saw alot in just a few hours.

[derflinger]

Hello http://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2009/05/47722147-1.gif

I join the forum tonight.

I'm interested by the sniper world, and the sniper optics of the 1st WW (French, English and German).

Also with ancient artillery guns .

Greetings from France (Paris)


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[iceman367th]

hey guys, im new to the weapons collecting, i intend on getting a m1 carbine here in the summer. i also hope someone can help me find where i can learn when my garand was produced by the rifle serial number.

[unclebill]

Hello all,
70 years old and have just acquired my first SMLE (Ishapore 1964) and looking forward to learning a lot here.

[rwc]

Hello: I am a collector of military rifles and parts. Thanks

[cmichini]

Howdy folks - New member here. 40 years of shooting experience, 12 years collecting (Garands primarily). Aspiring armorer having fully stripped/cleaned/reassembled over 20 Garands, half a dozen 03's, and one AR-15 (aluminum is a scary metal).
Haven't viewed Jouster in a while and now I'm part of milsurps.
Glad to be here.
Cheers

[hdpete]

I have been a budding collector for about 20 years, no special interests, just old military weapons in general. Your site has some of the most detailed photos I've seen. Conratulations to the photographer. hdpete

[magoo]

hello, i have been collecting military arms for 30 of my 54 years . love to shoot the old war rifles. thanks magoo.

[vic_777]

Hi everyone!

New member from South Africa. New to the world of military rifles, eager to learn all I can. Recently inherited a SMLE from my uncle.

[lee sherman]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

greetings to all members: I am a newbie to this site. I am sure to have an informative experiance with it. Mil-Surp rifles are a passion to me. Garands, Arisakas, Swiss, Russian rifles just to mention a few. 60 years of age and growing younger. Thanks.

[Shannman]

Hi everyone. I've been reloading and shooting for many years, my passing fancies including Swedish, German, Italian, Jap, English and American rifles. I've been a secret admirer of the Lebel and Bertier rifles and posesser of a Mdle 1916 carbine for a year or so. I don't consider myself an expert, just a serious hobbist. I'm looking forward to taking with you. Shannman

[radarme]

Hello all. Trying to learn as much about the M1 Carbine before I purchase my first.

[wade]

Hi,
I am an old CSP forum user and I am glad to be able to use this forum to continue my collecting intrests.

[albud3]

Greetings, new member here. Have been in milsurp for about three years. Own a CMP M-1. M-1 carbine, M-1A, AR-15s and various other weapons. Also member of CMP and M-14FL forums.

[173ABN]

hello all

retired but will work for ammo. live in west texas. vietnam vet . collected

guns for over fourty years. love going to range to shoot. i reload ammo.
later john

[lakecity66]

Hello everyone. Have been shooting and collecting Garands since I bought my first on at Woolworths back in the late 80s. I have received several more from the CMP since then. My interest extend to M1903 Spingfields, as well as foreign arms (Mausers, Enfields).

[Pistol Plete]

Hello Men,

I'm a sniper instructor starting in VietNam and subsequent law enforcement
training. My hobby is testing and evaluating historic military sniper rifles.

My group was in on the 'Kennedy test' to evaluate whether or not the
Italian Carcano was capable of the 'mission'. For those of you who are
interested in this sort of thing, indeed, it was quite capable of 'claims'
at that distance of 60 meters. at the 15 mile per hour target traverse.
Even with the bubba'd cheap *** scope set up. It could also be done with Iron sights alone , even at 'marksman' level. (we got bored in the
practice session because we almost never missed the dummy under
these circumstances.)
So, if you're a conspiracy buff, and you believed
someone else was primary at the repository--perhaps a sniper grade expert,
then it would have been no problem for him to get off the required count.

There would have been no need for a tersiary grassy knoll hitter.

...if they had one, it would only be the exclamation mark on the sentence...

Anyway, if you guys have any particular accuracy or sniper questions
regarding old equipment or new stuff, feel free to email me and I'll try to
put you on target based on over 45 years in the biz.

Also, I'm looking to purchase some good 6.5 carcano ammo, and scope
mounts, pads, and a decent #32 Enfield Scope. R.E.L. prefered.

Thanks, God bless our Freedom.

[DKJ]

Hi all:
I used to browse and occassionally post but have been absent for a year or so. Glad to be back - I'm more of a target shooter than collector and my #1 match rifle is a great M1 built by Roland Beaver.
Don

[OWCH]

:super: check out my profile..
Quebec Born, USA now. Wisconsin.
collecting US Martial arms
love M1 Carbines and Garands
Garand box set is complete.. working on M1 carbines now

and have started working on an M35a2 1967 kaiser jeep

J.P.

[FortMilamArmory]

Forty eight years ago this summer Dad and I walked through the front door of Sears in Waco. There were two 55 gallon drums with the tops cut out and guns sticking out higher than my 10 year old head and a sign that read "Choice $10." Dad picked one out and kept us in venison with it for years. I finally got to shoot that "old army" gun when I turned 14 and that's was when I found out it was chambered in .303 British. Another 4 or 5 years later I found out it was an Enfield rifle from WWII.

I've got a lot of nice guns but none nearer or dearer. It started my love affair with all things that go bang! I opened my gun store in 2005 and have learned a lot more aobut milsurp since then. I really like the history that comes alive when I hold one and sight down the barrel.

[Victor Six Bravo]

Hi.

Recently out of uniform, I'm a milsurp owner (2 Lee-Enfields, a Mauser, etc) looking to learn more specifics on stuff I've known generally about for years.

[Will M]

Hello, I'm a new member. This forum looks great and there should much expertise here to help with questions I have, and maybe some I can answer.
I like to shoot and collect.

[Will M]

Getting used to how it works.

[22kid]

From old Culvers site

[codger]

a long tome user of firearms, & an interest in most things that go bang!
I reside in B C can.
Thank you codger!

[mackattack]

Retired engineer/collector.

[geegirl]

Heading to my first gunshow next weekend. Advice?

[jackinil]

New member here-Have a few Mosins,K31's,CZ-82 and a Garand.Waiting on my first M1 carbine from the CMP[DBU 5/16].:wave:

[hognfrog]

Heading to my first gunshow next weekend. Advice?

Don't buy anything without someone who knows something about what you want to buy.

If you already have some weapons you SHOULD PROBLABLY stock up on any ammo in the calibers you need because in my part of the world some calibers are very scarce. (45acp,9mm especially)

[Dan.lord]

I'm new to this forum, so I thought I'd just hello to you all. I've been collecting for over 30 years now, mainly weapons but I've been into just about everything military at some stage.
My latest thing is sniper rifles, I've several now & will list some piccys when I sus out how to.
All the best Dan.

[dchunt]

Been lurking here since changeover. retired AF,Own M1's, M1A's, O3A3 and M1 carbines. Also have and use a varity of others from .17 to 375 H&H. Reload all my own ammo.Have found a lot of valuable info here. Thanks for the site.

[bandr46]

Hello, New member here who is not quite computer quick. I have been a long time collector/shooter of older military weapons. I live in southern New Mexico where you can darn near shoot these things in any direction. Glad to be here.

[GMG3]

Hi All,

New kid on the block, don't beat me up too bad if I post in the wrong fourm:bash:

US Navy, 62-64 - Westpac/Vietnam - Gunners Mate Guns 3rd class.

Uss Pickaway APA 222.

Have an M1 Carbine & M1 Garand plus AR 15 and assorted.

Hope I can contibute to this fourm + I'll prolly ask alot of questions.

Jim

[RAJ40]

New member here from western, N.C. Got a nice HRA M1 yesterday from CMP, and was doing a little research on the M1 and found this site.
Very informitive site, and howdy folks. Ron

[looseprojectile]

I started casting and reloading about 1955.
Served a year in the Washington National Guard and four years in the U.S.Navy. Was an Aviation Ordnanceman. Also nuclear weapons tech.
Never was comfortable without a gun or bombs or rockets or napalm.
I hope to contribute as well as gleaning some hints and tips here.
I see a few familiar faces here.:madsmile: :wave:

Thanks for allowing me to join up.

[deac25]

Hello from NC, I have once again found the old forums, thought I was at the wrong place!

[JKirk208]

Hello - this is John, or JKirk208, live near Austin, Texas, presently in lovely Taji, Iraq with the U.S. Army. I got hooked permanently in 1994 when the person running my country decided we needed an assault weapons ban. I haven't looked back since. If it is U.S., military from 1890 forward I probably have several, plus a smattering of British, Russian and Swede. Right now I carry the black rifle which we have only shot while conducting required annual qualification. If you have any questions about what is in use here, please ask away. I will be home in about two months and can't wait to go place .30 holes in paper at long distances.
I note that this is a Canadian sponsored board and wish to say hello to my friends and co-workers in TO. I miss my travels there! I swear I have blood kin somewhere in Canada!
Regards, John

[Mike Wright]

Well,
I'm not new, just havn't logged inn in @ 3 years so had to re-register! Anyway, It's nice to be back:beerchug:
Mike

[twowheelinjim]

Good evening all. I have just discovered your wonderful site. I was actually searching for information about 1917 Enfield rifles. A friend of mine sold me one earlier this week. I wrapped it up as a birthday gift for my son and presented it to him this last Saturday. My son and I enjoy going to gun shows to see old surplus rifles together because the wife and daughter don't find these activities to be very interesting. It seems most of the firearms in my collection are military. I mostly enjoy purchasing firearms that are broken, or missing parts. At one time there was an abundance of these sorts in my area. To me, it's almost as much fun making the missing parts as it is to shoot the repaired guns. I'm a machinist by trade, and have the necessary equipment to the repairs, and fabrication. I like to occasionally make parts for other people that are having trouble getting particular parts or want to have a part made that they designed themselves. One other thing I enjoy doing is teaching about weapons at my reserve center. I am an 18 year veteran of the Navy. People really enjoy seeing the older weapons that I bring with me to lecture with. I mostly instruct new service members on M-16 familiarization, and sometimes crew served weapons. I hauled my 1919 A-4 with me one time and had my son set it up to demonstrate how challenging it could be if they were 13 years old. The funny thing is, the average person doesn't much interest in older weapons but when they see one in person they usually are very interested. I try to do my part to put collecting firearms in a positive light. I would like to believe that my enthusiasm has introduced several of my friends into shooting, and collecting firearms as a hobby. Well, that's a little about me. I'm interested in learning about you all. Let's get started..

[leelithgow303]

Hey everyone im garrett I own a no.5 mk.1 1945 and a lithgow sht.le mk111* 1918 two great rifle's i was left by my father after her passed jan17th 09 these rifle's are my favorite and will be trying to keep on getting them till i cant fit anymore in my house a true enfield lover here.

[schneidb]

Have been collecting for about 10 years now , so I consider myself new. I really find the 1917 a great firearm because of privite industry invovlement and it was the first militarynarm I collected.

[kurtsloveforguns]

hey everyone its great to be on the site :super: thxs

[VonXulu]

Hello all.I have been lurking here for a while gleaning valuable information on this and that, finally decided to join. I am no expert so bear with me, thanks and look forward to contributing something of value, hopefully.

[Mark 2]

Hello All,

First an admission: I never intended to get into military firearms. There I said it!

Then my step daughter came on hard times and needed some money so I bought her Winchester made model 1917. The story is that her grandfather bought it "new" in 1940 for $17.00 mail order. The rifle is really very nice but it has so many numbers and markings in so many places that I wonder if I'll ever figure out what it's real history is. The serial number is 105277, the barrel top behind the front sight is stamped with a large "W", a flaming bomb and "2-17", it has an OD canvas rifle sleeve, there's a bunch of cleaning stuff in the butt stock behind the trap door and it sports a vintage leather strap. It's parkerized. I'm wondering if it's original, re-manufactured or what. All those darn markings are pretty confusing. I think I read somewhere that when made all these rifles had a polished blued finish. Is that true?

Any preliminary ideas from the experts?

Thanks in advance, Dave

[gunner69]

Hi All, new member here. Recently purchased two Krags, one US & one Norwegian, using this site to research both weapons. Have two many military weapons to mention......... just ask my wife!

[littleba]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

just got a s.m.l.e. looking forward to exploring milsurps. and finding out about my bsa smle i have been a active member of blackburn rifle club over 25 years hear in england, and our club has been running since 1917:wave:

[littleba]

just got a s.m.l.e. looking forward to exploring milsurps. and finding out about my bsa smle i have been a active member of blackburn rifle club over 25 years hear in england, and our club has been running since 1917

[just hal]

I am known as Just Hal, Retired a long time ago. Armed forces retire, viet vet

[BEXARGUNNER]

Hi Guys: I'm new to jouster, but have been collecting and rebuilding M1Gs for several years now. I live in South Texas and the hunters love them for hogs, dear, and other medium game, especially in 308. I've been hanging out on the 1919 forums for awhile, but decided to go ahead and register on this one.

[TNyoteboy]

Hey Guys,

Been collecting military surplus rifles for a long time now. Decided to quit lurking and join. In fact I'm in the process of restoring a Remington 1903A3 right now. Glad to be here.

Mike

[jerrymcf]

Hello people . I am a collector in Missouri . My favorites are the three (3)
1911s I have , two are world war ll vintage .

[ATILLA]

hello
i am french collector since 35 years ago
my interest it s the snipers scopes and accesories 1ww and 2ww all country
regards boys
atilla

[mlw]

Garands R Neat. mlw

[kjwagner]

Hey, All,

I'm new to this forum, but interested in what I can learn from everyone here. I recently acquired an M1 Garand (CMP), and should receive a Mosin nagant M44 in the next few days. I do more shooting than collecting, but really like the military Surplus rifles.

[nashorn]

Hello All, My name is Mike but go by Nashorn {Rhino}. Just wanted to introduce myself. I like military history and collecting and re-furb. military surplus weapons. I have several Enfields, SKS's and 2 Springfields, an 03 and 03a3 that I am restoring and hope some of you here can help me with.:beerchug: See you on the forum.:thup:

[Lear]

Hello to all. I am a proud Life Member of the NRA. I am getting interested again in M1 Carbines.

[Hix45shooter]

Hello all, newbie to this forum and to Enfields. I've been collecting mostly WWII rifles and 1911 pistols and just purchased a beautiful No1MkIII and will be posting pics. I've gained a little knowledge about these rifles but any comments are welcome.

Sincerely,
Jason

[Sgt Stryker]

Hello Fellow Collectors:

I just found out about this forum and decided to join up. I have been collecting for 50 years now, and am a former Marine 1972-1978. I enjoy M-1 carbines and my favorite rifle of all time--the M-14, which I was issued and carried until I couldn't anymore. I look forward to being in the forum and learning new things, while making new friends...............Sgt Stryker

[acepilot]

Hello All,

I'm a new member and just bought my first M1 Carbine. I've identified all of the parts except the stock. It's marked DLE in the sling well. I purchased Riesch' 6th edition, but haven't been able to find a reference to this mark. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[TKYATES]

Thanks for all the years of info. Now it's my time to give back

TK Yates

[Romegan48]

:sos:Hi yall, I'm new at this Milsurp collecting but I've been a fan of firearms (read gun nut) most of my life. I've started my collecting with 2 Mosin Nagant 91/30's and a Swiss Schmidt Rubin K31. I want to start reloading for these rifles but I also have a need to reload .40 S&W and the 9mm Mak. I'm looking at the Lee brand stuff but I don't know which model to get but I like the idea of either the turrent or the progressive. What would yall recommend?

[D-Man]

Hi, folks. It has been brought to my attention that I have never posted on this forum. I guess I'm a quiet sort. I have been interested in milsurps for many years, primarily Mausers. It is a complex and very satisfying interest, and I am amazed at the quantity and quality of information available on this and other forums. I'll try to throw my 2 cents in more often, best regards to all.
Mike

[mikeuniform]

Hi, new guy here. Norinco and L1A1 owner. Hope to learn much here being a FNG to long guns.....

[vats333]

After reading some of your forums, I came to the conclusion someone out there might be able to shed some light on the attached pictures of a gun. This will be the first of about 3 or 4 guns I have but know nothing about. Does anyone know what it is?

Thank and regards

vats

[JOHN ATKINS]

After reading some of your forums, I came to the conclusion someone out there might be able to shed some light on the attached pictures of a gun. This will be the first of about 3 or 4 guns I have but know nothing about. Does anyone know what it is?

Thank and regards

vats

Dear Vats,

It looks like a sporterised P14 if .303, or a P17 if .3006. either made by Winchester, Eddystone or Remington made for the British Army circa 1917.
The top furniniture has been removed, if the bore is good and you can get 2 inch groups at 100yds it would be worth getting it back to the original.

John [ UK]

[amesjay]

Hello,

My user name is amesjay and I'm A new member. I just started collecting old ww2 surplus guns this year and there is A lot for me to learn.

[zb37]

Hello to all from the great tar heel state. Old man who loves guns and corvettes. Too bad I was raised poor and stayed that way. Wouldn't change a thing though. Good family and few friends.

[jody_v]

Hi Everyone,

New member also. Also a member on CGN under the same handle.

Currently have an M1 Garand (H&R), two M1 Carbines (Saginaw & Quality Hardware) & an AR15 (Bushmaster XM15E2S - 16" barrel - although technically not a milsurp, it about as close as I can get in a black rifle)

[jcwit]

I'm new here, just found the site. My main interests are .22 mil. trainers and WWII arms.

[Bofus35]

Howdy from South Texas on the gulf coast,
I'm a lover of the Springfield 30A3. Have been looking for a long time for an
accurate barrel for mine.
Back in the 50s, Dad my brother and I each bought and received 2 from NRA when they made them available thru their surplus program. (Along with 1911s and the Carbine) Took advantage of all of them.
Out of the 6 03s, I got one that was proof fired only. Only thing is, it is not
an accurate 03. I reload and have tried all kinds of different powders and
bullets. The problem is, there is 3/8" of free bore. Way too much for any
kind of accuracy. Any ideas? Have a gunsmith friend that has suggested having it bored and sweat in a liner. I what an origional accurate barrel.

[phydeaux]

Hello to all, I've visited here for a couple of months and have gotten a lot of info that has been helpful to me concerning my Jungle Carbine. I bought it in the early '50s from a Sears store in Nashville, Tn. They had a special sale going on with a lot of milsurp Enfields in it for some reason. I paid the princely sum of $35.00:yikes: for it, if I had only known.......Sears eventually stopped selling any firearms IIRC and look what happened to them! I'm in the middle of a move from Fl. to Co. so no pics at this time. Looking forward to future on this forum. PM

[cab308]

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HI everyone

[deadshot]

Hello,
I am a new member. I have had an appreciation of all firearms sense I was a young boy. I have restored guns and have been a professional furniture re finisher as a hobby for over 30 years.I am a NRA life member and an avid hunter, shooter and I love to restore firearms.

[krag99]

Hi new member here I have always been interested in older military rifles

[gabbykamish]

hi! gentalmen. my name is gary kamish and i am new to this forum,but when
you get to know me,youll like me;i hope.. iam 62 years of age i mainly collect
coins and stamps.but iam looking for a helmet liner[ww2] vintage you all
know what i am talking about,the plastic helmet liner.if any one can hook-up
i would appericate it.my email address is gbk1971@msn.com thanks!

[anzaccookies]

Hello all, first poster here. I like the layout of the forums :super: I have been collecting ex-mil clunkers for a while now. I am now a Black Powder enthusiast and generally just like to get out and make some smoke with some of the old girls from my collection....

[old_fuzzy]

I currently shoot CMP Springfield and Garand and am looking forward to Carbine and Vintage Military.

I have just come into possession of the bits and pieces of a Greek Mannlicher 6.5x54 Y1903 that was in the process of being sporterized. The bolt handle has been butter knifed and bent, an extra thumb safety is available to install, and a rough Monte Carlo stock is available for finishing. The iron sight mounts also seem to have been moved. I have not measured but the mounts look like 3/8" dovetail both front and rear. I can make pictures available soon. The only thing(s) that seem to be missing for finishing this project are some new iron sights. I would like to make a go of getting the rifle into shooting order but need a little help in finding sights as well as other recommendations.

Thanks all

[TheOldTexan]

Hello everyone,
I found your nice forum while doing a Google search for M-44 bolt problems, and I saw the postings about the problem and I think I've solved the problem. I have an M-44 rifle, and a Russian Mosin Nigant pistols, I really like military weapons. I also have a Walter P38 pistol and a Makarov 9x18 which I really like to shoot. This looks like a very well run forum...

Thanks, The Old Texan

[dond]

Hello all,
Just found this interesting site earlier in the week. Looks to have a lot of great info! I've been dabbling in firearms for quite awhile, but have been caught up in milsurps for the last ten years or so. I'm interested in all milsurps, but mainly Imperial German items. Looking forward to spending some quality time here.
Best regards, Don

[wpbellomy]

I am a new member. My primary interests are hand loading and WWII German and Dutch weapons.

[Venom00]

Hi I have a few surplus rifles SKS M6 and Enfiled No.5...

[hzamar]

Hello Everyone,

Just transferred over from Jouster. Where have I been? This site looks very nice and easy to navigate. I'm looking forward to reading some good info about milsurps.

See you on the boards,
Herb

[mpwmont]

Hello,
Enjoy the forum thought I'd join. I've been collecting milsurps for a year or two now. I like the history. I've managed to find a couple of Mosin Nagants a real nice Gew 98, an SKS and a Hakim. I reload for all except the SKS. I'm sure I'll have many more soon. Thanks for all the info on this site.

[dberry1052]

Milsurp Collector for 30 years. My first rifle was a sporterized KRAG. I like the early bolt action like the GEW 88, and I also have a Mauser 1874, plus numerous Model 93's and 98 Mauser's in addition, I am a CMP customer and C&R licensee and have collected M-1 carbines, M-1 Garands and 1903 Springfield. I also build Mauser sporters on actions or barrelled actions I can come across without cutting a rifle up. I go by the name Tackleberry on some other forums.

Dave Berry
LCDR USN (RET)

[pannern]

id like to say hello, am an Ithaca 37 man .....i AM IN NORTH FLORIDA..

[Ballard]

I hope this is the correct place for this. I am a single-shot rifle fan. I have not "collected" any, but have managed to accumulate a few. :)
I live between Houston and Galveston, Tx. And don't really enjoy the heat and humidity any more.
My main thing now is trying to bring "basket case" actions back from the dead, to the point that they can be used for at least mild cast bullet loads. Again these are old single shot falling, pivoting block type rifles.
Enough. Ballard

[Brianbelanger]

Hi Everyone, Maybe someone can help me with an accuracy problem with my new Sig Saur P 220 SAO Match 45ACP. It shoots 4 to 5 inch groups at 20 yards benchrested with CCI, Winchester NT and Federal NT ammunition. My gunsmith reciently evened out the crown of the muzzel and there was no change. I have put about 500 rounds of FMJ though it with the hope of breaking it in to no avail. The barrel is mirror clean. You advice would be most appreciated. Thanks

[capecodder]

I have been lurking here off and on for some time. My primary mil surplus interest is M1 carbines, although I have owned 1903's and M1 Garands in the past.
Great forum, thanks to the mods.

[Sam F]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Dear All Im new comer to ur club it might take some time to get to know u since i travel soo much i need ur help and hope also to bring u some more infos Ciao

[gengreb]

Thank you

[WaltherPPK]

Just new to the site and hope to learn lots from the rest of you.
WaltherPPK



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[pbarnrob]

New to the forums, but not entirely to CSP. Sharyl Smith W3VET (a 25xx in RVN) posted links to the M16 story, which confirmed what I'd felt about the Mouse Gun since we first saw it at the U of Utah in '67. USMC Jan '64..Aug '72, mostly air wing (6236 Phantom Fire Control, secondary 8981 MARS Radio); 1st MAW Iwakuni and DaNang, NESEP (dropped after two years), MCAS Beaufort, then 1st MARDIV DaNang, MAG-12 Chu Lai, back to DaNang (all MARS that tour), El Toro, and out. WA6DZS from 29 Palms and El Toro. 238 with the M-14 at Camp Matthews, still got the miner's lamp. Picked up a Springfield 1903A3 at K-Mart while in Salt Lake.

[shadycon]

I'm a refugee from the M1 carbine forum. I've had M1's for over 30yrs . My latest is an M1a1.I wanted an AK.so I built a Polish Tantal.I also have my own 100yd range on the back side of my hill. GK
GUNS-R-FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:beerchug:

[Mikkel]

I'm also a refugee from the M1 carbine forum. Sorry to say, that I'm not very active (I'm more a reader )...My primary " goal " is to discover the carbine history in Denmark, during WW II.
/ Mikkel

[Hawk7173]

Not a newbie to the forum, but new to the new software. Hey Ya'll:D

[fredbear]

hi iam looking for p14 scope mountsor drawings . fredbear

[Punch The Clown]

Hi guys and gals. After a 20 year hiatus, I re-discovered the Garand. The prices certainly have gone up in the last two decades-my last Garand was a mint under $200 DCM gun. I just bought a 1944 Springfield and I'm looking for another already. I'm already having some issues, so if you don't mind I'm going to pick your brains. I'll post some pics. Stu

[sidewinder]

I'am old military collector. Mostly Garands.
New to the site.
Sidewinder

[wantabe]

I'm retired now I can do one of the things on my Bucket-List.

[RJFontenot]

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi everyone, my name is Reggie Fontenot and I have just found out about this forum from one of my fellow GCA (Garand Collectors Assoc.) members.
It looks like this will be an interesting and fun place to spend some time. I am not as knowledgable with all of the military weapons as I know many of you are, but I am interested and willing to learn and help anyone who needs any help with any subject.

[opoefc]

New member. Have been collecting a variety of small arms since WW2. Now mainly interested in military archives of contracts, tests, & data by US Gov't of cartridge revolvers of the period 1855 to 1910, especially the trials during 1895 to 1909 involving Smith & Wesson revolvers, and specimens thereof. I am a founding member of the S&W Collectors Assn. Member of the Marlin collectors assoc. & the High Standard collectors. Endowment member NRA and Life member Calif. Rifle & Pistol Assoc. Former partner, now retired, in gun store specializing in the antique firearms trade, in So. Calif. 1960-1986. Also have a large collection of dug ups & rusty relics small arms from documented western locations, battlefields, mines, ghost towns, cowboy line shacks, boot hills, etc. Portions of which have been loaned tot the Smithsonian for display. Friend and mentor of many of the leading personalities in the gun collecting fraternity over the last 50 yrs. Korean War vet, 40th Inf. Div.

[Ockhamsrifle]

Hello everyone, I'm interested in military rifles but know very little. I have a Czech CV 24 in 8x57mm.

[KAR 88]

Hello.
Have always been fascinated with history, especially WWI and WWII, as well as the equipment used. Looking forward to attaining knowledge.

I have a 1888 Commission Carbine left to me by my father and a few other sporting firearms.

[lbucci]

Just introducing. Collector for more than 40 years. Just came across no.32mk 3 AK&S ser. #18067 scope and mount (Mount #s r691 r692 & g30592). Looking for info. Thanks

[kilroy]

I'm a new member. My interest was sparked when my grandfather showed me his DWM Bulgarian Luger when I was 12. Later, I bought an m91 Mosin. Then a Turkish Mauser, and a Russian SKS. Recently, I started messing around with Garands. I gave up on a Drill rifle and purchased another Garand to replace it. I love my Garand. I also have an AR, but it really isn't a milsurp.

[no one]

Live near Portland, Oregon. Lots of 3-gun competition shooting, prefer rifles though. The longer the range the more I enjoy it.

[zippo]

New member. On CGN Under same name. Have a few old bayonets and mil surp rifles.

[Applecart]

Am an old CSP Forum, CMP and GCA member.

[keltic0_1]

Hi I am a new member that has always been interested in all things military.
Currently I am in to collecting old British army rifles and seeing how they compare.
I have some Sniders / Martini Henry's and recently aquired a couple of winchester P14's to go with my .303 Enfields.

I am particularly interested in which Regiments the P14 was issued to in the First world War. I hear a lot about them being re-issued to the Home Guard in the second World War but if over a million were made surely they were not just held in reserve during the 1914/1918 conflict- yet all the regiments I research were using the Enfield.

Best wishes Warren ( keltic0_1)

[brucecg]

Hi all-
I'm a new member from Texas. I am an avid shooter of sporting clays, handguns and rifles.
Many years ago (50 to be exact) when I was in the Army I purchased a Springfield 1903 A3 from a gunstore in Alexandria VA. In my youth and being somewhat dumb I "sportarized" it by chopping up a perfectly good original stock. Recently I came upon a complete stock with all the fittings for the rifle and put it back into its proper shape.
I joined this group to learn more about the rifle and perhaps begin collecting additional mil surp rifles. I am sure I will be asking for help and judging from the folks on these forums I am hopeful that you will suffer my questions.

[Uncle Dudley]

I'm a new member. I have been collecting mostly military WWII guns and equipment. I also have some items from family members who were veterans of WWI WWII Korea. I enjoy history and especially WWII history. I hope to learn from and enjoy sharing information with other members. I am a CMP member and a member of the Thompson Collectors Association and Garand Collectors Association. I'm on the MGboards.com, also.

UD

[garandfan1974]

Hi Guys. Another new guy here, just to bug yall with lots of questions! Its good to see theres a forum dedicated to this fine rifle.

[sugardaddy44]

Hello All
I'm new here. I go to gun shows here in Az. I also like to collect savage and military rifles. To do this I like to buy & sell until i find the right ones to keep. well talk to you all later. Fred

[sugardaddy44]

Hi All
I'm new to this site. I like to go to gun shows and collect hunting and military rifles. So like so many other members I buy sell and trade until I find the right ones. I've been doing this for over 45 yrs. Well I hope to talk to you all later. Fred

[greendevil41]

Hi all,
I'm new to these boards but have been collecting for a while. My main interest is WW II (mainly German small arms) but I collect almost anything military, old and modern, and have U.S., British, Japanese, Russian and even some Iraqi stuff including a Soviet military SVD sniper. I look forward to increasing and sharing my knowlege here.

[chrisbroz]

Hope I'm doin' this right....Hi!!! I'm Christopher Brosnahan, aka "chrisbroz" or just plain "Broz...I collect mostly WWII and post-war firearms, but my favorite C&Rs are Mosins and SMLEs...I also have a soft heart for Garands...I've got a Hungarian M/N sniper that was captured in VietNam and an interesting SMLE that was most likely issued to the Austrian Police in the uears immediately following WWII...I'm lookin' forward to discussing my interests on the forums and in e-mails...

Chris Brosnahan
Port St Lucie, FL :beerchug:

[Zeke55]

Hello All,
Avid M1 Garand collector and lover of the M1a.Great site,lots of knowledge and we all share a common interest.

[Rick Cummelin]

New to this site, but not to the collecting of M1 Garands.

See you in Anniston in October if you were lucky...

[darreldbailey]

I have just started looking into collecting surplus military rifles and particularly interesting in the M1 Carbine especially Winchester. There is something about an older military rifle that is just intriguing to me. Regards

[Chuck Wolf]

New collector and first time to a group. Hope to learn a lot

[J Bush]

Great website!!!!!!!

[eth77]

Hello, Milsups! I'm also on Steyr Club, and AKForum.net under the same name.

[Nette]

Hello everyone,
I'm a 26yo collector from belgium.
i'm more into bayonets but i just bought my first Lee Enfield. since i want to know everything about the stuff i got i ended up here...
Hope you guys can help me out and if you got some questions hope to be able to help you out....

[Carl]

Hello New Member, Great Site

[David H.]

Howdy all.

[CnoB]

I'm not new to this site but have never posted yet. I am Cnob on gunnuts also. I had an M1 Garand that I bought from my Grandmother when my Step Grandfather pasted away. I used this site for info on that rifle and found it was made in Oct 1941 by Springfield Arms and became a Lend Lease and sold throught Albion Mills in Peterborough buy Johnny Wolfe. Thanks for the info and HELLO EVERYONE :wave:
Cheers :beerchug:
Cnob

[Hambone3293]

Hello I am a new member m1941 Johnson, M1 Garand

[mulot]

hello,

I am a new member, I hope we can share info on ours subjects.

I shoot and collect since many years, I am french, I live in France.

I shoot military rifles and I like it.

So I hope that you will be happy to have me as a new contributor

amitiés:beerchug:

[357sig]

Hi all
I'm new here. I am a casual collector strating to get serious. I own two Enfields a No 4 and No 5 plus an incomplete Savage No 4, Two Garrands one is a SA the other HR, a SKS and my Fathers WWII 1911A1. This is a great site where I hope to learn a great deal.

357sig

[artrebound]

new member, active gun collector, shooter , hunter. Interests include mausers, 1911's. thompsons.
I currently took out one of my First guns that was purchased by my dad for me at the winchester rifle club when I was a sub-junior member in '64.
These rifles came from "across the street" the factory, and were model 75's, 22cal, parkerized, lyman parkerized peeps. No military markings other thanstamped #'s in three locations on stock> 10 is marked under foregrip and under pistol grip, letters LK on left side of stock.
I believe this was purchased in "64-65 as overstocked military trainer. I believed we paid 75.00 for her,
SERIAL# 27188
art

[Caroline]

Hi Guys

Need a bit of advice urgently.

I have a 1872 303 Martini Enfield Rifle.
to load the rifle the under lever is depressed, which drops the breechblock.

I have someone who is interested in buying this rifle from me but I have no idea on the value. Can someone please give me a suggestion on what sort of figure I can put forward to the buyer?

caroline

[Tim D]

Hi all 25+ years hunting,shooting and collecting

[Ravenhook]

Hi folks, another newbie joins your ranks, I'm rather envious that you are able to use the Lee Enfields as they were intended, over here we can only own deactivated ones or blank firing models under the auspieces of a reenacting group...pathetic isn't it.
I own a No4 mk1 blank firing savage 1943
No4 mk1 skeleton
No2 mk1 .38 tankers revolver
Mk2 blankfiring demilitarised sten
Mk2 deactivated Inglis 1944 Bren
Now on the look out for a decent No1 Mk3 smle
I also have all the reenacting kit and comply with our stone age laws.
Looking forward to some interesting discussions.
:beerchug:

[ricc45]

HI, new member here. Came aboard to find out alittle about Garands. Going to CMPsouth tomarrow to buy one or maybe two. Its a 12 hour drive for me so I hope I can find a good one.

[Nick Adams]

Just wanted to say "Hi" to the group after joining this board.

Not new to collecting or shooting mil-surplus or military-style firearms, but I have come into a few "old school" rifles in the last few years, and I do have some questions for the experts here. I'll post those in the near future, hopefull with some decent pics.

Thanks in advance for any responses to what are probably repetitive questions. :thup:

:cool:

[Riské Mack]

Hello I am a new member on this site.I live in Belgium and my English is not very good.So I will do it the next time in dutch .I am a collector of old blank weapons(bayonets)and old rifleguns(WO I and WO II).I also collect binoculars of the same period.I hope, if I need advice, someone can help me with to solve my problems.The same goos ,if I can, to be some help I'll do my very best to do also
Greetings and have a nice day
Riske Mack

[watjr]

Just found the site and joined up. Primarily an M1 garand shooter and collector.

[robertw]

Hello, This is the first time I have joined any type of gun/collectors club. I purchased a swedish mauser, 1941, and I'm hoping to find some information about this type of army rifle. I also have a military style Colt 45, M1911 (I think), which I love to shoot. This looks like a good place to learn about guns, so I'm glad to be here.

[Aligater]

Hi Guys:

First time on this forum.......I used to read a lot on the CSP M1 forum, but I don't recall doing much posting. I hope to get into the conversations again.....
Ali

[Gunnyhiway]

I have been shooting since I was 7 years old, shooting Dads Garand since I was 12. I am now 54 and have 3 M1s, 2 M1As and a few other "toys". I reload and shoot matches a few times a year.
Looks like a great site and I'm glad to be part of it.

Gunny :super:

[snipertn]

Hi guys i'm new here. I'm a retired AF Cop of 22 yrs and I live just outside Nashville Tn. I collect mostly modern military weapons when funds allow. I have a M4 that I built, 2 custom Galil rifles, 1 Bulgy Krink SBR etc, etc. I'm currently working on a research project. I'm looking for any tech info for the Stoner 63 a weapons system, blueprints, tech manuels etc. Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks for having me here,

snipertn:wave:

[kenni]

Hi All

Just bought a Martini Henry Mk2

Regards

[ccrider]

I have been a gunnut all my 60 plus years, I love guns that are older than I.

[Badog]

Greetings everyone. I’m a refugee from the old 03 Forum, and it has taken me this long to find you. My name is Marshall, and I grew up in rural Pennsylvania at a time when nobody thought much about guns; virtually everybody had them and used them like any other tool. Milsurps were everywhere, bring-backs from Europe and the Pacific. My family had a number of milsurps, the most interesting of which was a 30-40 Krag with a taped together stock and a German sniper scope. Today we would think of it as a Bubbaized collectable, but then it was meat on the table. When I was 10, I got a German Mauser, and, with the exception of a couple of time-outs for school and kids, I’ve been shooting and collecting ever since.

My collecting interests are military rifles of the major belligerents of World War II and military rifles of the U.S. from around 1900 up. Of course, those guns get very lonely without authentic slings, bayonets, helmets, and other gear. And since I try to shoot everything I own, they all need lots of ammo. And then there are those WWI guns that might have been used in WWII.... Oh, and the pistols…. And, of course, some of the modern, non-military guns are just sooo cool..... But you’re all familiar with the disease and its progression.

I’m looking forward to participating, although I tend to be more of a lurker than a poster (which isn’t necessarily bad, because you can see I get wordy). But I promise to weigh in from time-to-time, and I will post some photos as soon as I figure out how to take decent ones.

[fester54]

Hello all--just got interested in surplus guns with arrival of inland carbine-I think I am getting the collectors bug

[m2carb]

New member of this website, old member of Military Surplus Collectors Home Page (www.jouster.com). Nice new format. Still trying to figure out site navigation, do not see the individual forums jouster used to have.

[mitt123]

Hi
I have been involved in firearms, collecting, teaching, using of too many years.
Now equipping my 1952 M38 Jeep for display.
have Lee Enfiled and just purchased a Sten Gun from Sten collector.
Spending too much money my wife sayes.

[Festus601]

New member that knows very little about computers and only a little more about the military arms of interest. I've owned/collected U.S. WWI & WWII weapons for quite a while and only recently have acquired a number of Allied and Axis weapons. I've shot a few of them, enjoying every minute, and plan to do some more. I have a primary interest in the basic most common issued weapons to infantry troops. I'm looking forward to a rewarding assoicatin with this group. And have an initial question: I recently acquired a "Savage" Enfield that has a feature that I can't seem to find any information on. Attached to the muzzle band is a short rod which points forward but does not interfere with a bayonet or extend beyond the muzzle. It pivots slightly but only a couple of degrees. I've been told that was a stacking rod but I havn't seen any confirmation of this. Also I was wondering what material Savage/Stevens used for butt plates. Was it brass, steel or some other material. I would appreciate any info about these two features. Thank you.

[rondog]

Hey all, newbie here. I've heard of this site before, but never got around to checking it out. Seems like I've also heard there's a tie to Denver here somehow? I'm in Denver and have an M1 Garand, I'd like to find a local feller to bother with my questions. It shoots great, I'd just like someone to look it over and tell me what I have.

[mr.bowtie]

Hi all, new old guy here! I have a 30-40 Krag and I need to know what it is for sure. Is it a carbine or rifle? The holes in the barrel (factory) or a after thought? I can't read the date very well it look's to be 1896 or 1898. The serial number start with a 95XXX and I cant seem to find it listed anywhere. The peep sight original or not? I know the butt pad has been installed my dad had this done back in the late 50's cause it hurt his shoulder when he shot it (whimp)! It was my great grand dads and has been in the family for a long time and as far as my dad and I know it's never been altered............but don't know for sure. I my opinion it is in very good condition and shoots like a dream and I want to continue to hunt with it, and was curious when would be the largest game to use it with. One last thing what would it be worth for insurance value? I will attched photos for viewing. Thank for anyones help!

[jsatanek]

Hello everyone. I am new to collecting, having recently bought an M1 Iwo Jima Commemeorative Edition. Now I am looking to add another M1 that I can take to the range, as well as a 1903, and possibly a Krag. I am retired from the USMC/USMCR and am a reader of military history. I am familiar with weapons and equipment but have not had the opportunity to collect before.

[jearl23]

:D

Leave a message and introduce yourself to everyone !

Hi to everyone can't wait to go range with my M1. Earl15

[Peconga]

Greetings,

Long time reader, but first time posting since the move from Culver's old site. Been collecting 1903s, Krags, and European sporting rifles for many years, and using the same screen name on the various gun boards. Just want to say "Hi" to everyone.

It also happens to be July 14, so Happy Bastille Day to all your Francophiles out there. Say what you want about the French, at least they know how to deal with despots when they put their minds to it.

Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité!
Peconga in Boise, Idaho

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[Rich1]

Hello, Looks like interesting stuff here, Collecting USGI arms now, Would like to have a 98K too and...It will be fun, see ya. richard.

[kr6ng]

New member ,have a few mil surps ,M1,2M1 carbines,Swede M96, Enfield Nr4 MKII if that 1955 counts. Do more shooting than collecting
Thanks for the nice site
Russ

[steelap]

Hello, everyone.

Have been ghosting on this thread to pick up tips.

Just started collecting US Milsurp rifles.

Will probably ask a lot of foolish questions - but will try to search first!

Thanks to all in advance.

"Life is Good!"

[AtticWeasel]

Just wanted to say hi and hope I can contribute.
Dan

[DERF]

Howdy Folks , I Want To Thank Cafdfw For Redirecting Me To The New Site . Was On The Old One For Quite A While . I Have 3 M1 Carbines , A K98 , Mosin M38 , Japanese Arisaka Tupe 99 , Lee Enfield Mark Iii # 1 , A Couple Sks's , And Numerous " Cold War " Pistols , Including Tokarov Tt-33 In 7.62x25 . Makarov In 9x18 , Cz 52 In 7.62x25 , And So Far A Colt 1911 In .45 Acp .... " Still Looking " As They Say ....have Known Cafdfw For Several Years Now , Cool Dude , Except When He And Charlie Split A Can Of Paint Thinner Without Inviting Me ......need To Work On My Wwii Pistol Collection ....... Asta Lapizza ......... Hi Cafdfw !!!!!!!! Derf

[PJK]

Hello people,

Love the WWII stuff.
My one rule (for myself) if its to valueable to fire I dont want it!

[le303]

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I collect, shoot target, shoot military, and hunt with Enfield 303 rifles.

BESTBRITISHBATTLERIFLEBYFAR

[viking59]

Hi everyone,new to the site,looks like a good place to exchange info.

[Doug Strong]

Hello all.
I have been a long time collector of original medieval military items such as armour and weapons but in the last few years I have been branching out into more modern things to have a more complete view of how arms and armour has evolved over the centuries. My interest is still in armour (helmets) and weapons (rifles) though. I am particularly interested in WWII rifles. I presently have a 1944 Kar 98k, a 1943 Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk.1, and two Mosin Nagant 91/30s (a 1931 Izhevsh Hex and a 1938 Tula Round). I also have a Springfield M1 Garand and an Inland M1 Carbine on order.

[WILF]

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Hi Guys im into the old milsurp firearms as issued to my father & his to keep themselves alive, & still find the standard of engineering remarkable for its time & well worth the effort to restore for future generations to contemplate & respect! look forward to chatting with you all. Wilf

[sjma_57]

I'm just a long-time, gun-loving & shooting senior citizen who was introduced to your site from a gun-club friend. High school military academy cadet 1953-57 ... Army vet 1960-63. Although I've "graduated" to firearms like the .308 Rem-700P & .45 acp Sig P220, I will continue to own & shoot my venerable M-1911 & M-1 Garand until my dying day.

[marks67rover]

I have been interested in military arms for forty years. My first Enfield was an RIC Carbine that I purchased when I was eighteen. My interest in Enfields has increased in the last few years. I will appreciate your assistance in solving the many mysteries of the SMLE. Thank you! Mark

[strongbow67]

Hello,new to this forum seems a good place to learn

[jdgiessmann]

Hello to all;

New member and trying to figure out how to use the site! Computer
skills are very basic, but trying to improve. I am interested in information
on Remington 1903-A3 - does anyone have a serial number list, or where I
can find info on the rifle. Also, same for an M-1 Carbine.

Thanks
Jack

[JIMINVA]

New to collecting and shooting the M1 Grand, M1 Carbine and now a Remington 1903. I have shot in the CMP Eastern Games all 3 years. Look forward to learning a lot here.:wave:

Jim:)

[Daniel76]

New member here, but I was a member of the old M1/M14 forum that the Culver's managed. Been away for a while and wandered back to find everything had changed. I'm also a member of AR15.com under the same name and have been shooting/collecting for over 30 years. Being a retired jarhead and all, you could figure I had an interest in firearms. Glad to be back.

[spinecracker]

Hello,

New member based in Reno, Nevada, am British (they let anyone in the US these days), interested in Lee Enfields (mainly because of my interest in WWII), one day would like to be the proud owner of a Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 or 1* in as close to WWII specification/condition as possible, fine if it is FTR (i.e. not buggered up for sport sporting) , so I need as much help as I can get!

This is an excellent forum, and I have enjoyed the expertise of the contibutors, now all I need is a simplified buying guide and a range of acceptable prices....my quest begins....

[darren]

Howdy one and all,Im sort of new to this site so be patient with me.Ive been collecting miltary rifles for about 14 years now,Im also a ex-military,serving in the CDN. Forces for about 17 years as an artilleyman.

Cheers.

Darren.

[Buntlineguy]

Hello everyone.
As my name implies, I like Buntlines. They are fun to shoot and get me a little closer to the target. I also like old military guns. I have a 1873 trapdoor, 30/40 Krag, Garand M1, 30 carbine, 1928 Spanish Mauser, and Model#1 MKIII Enfield.
I also have several lever action rifles.
I recently bought a hot bluing outfit and enjoy refinishing older guns that need a facelift.
I'm here because I got a lot of valuable info on why my Enfield was keyholing.
Problem solved. Thanks to all.
Hope to get more involved with time.

Ron

[schmellba99]

Newbie here. Just soaking up some knowledge and debating on semi-restoring an old Remington 1917 that I aquired a couple of years ago.

[furrer]

Hi Everybody,I bought my first M1917 for $29.95 in 1960 and it has been my favorite military rifle ever since.Now I'm a 63 year old amputee and don't get to shoot very often but I would like to restore one of these!:wave:

[rpw7351]

Hi... M1 Carbine collector. Relative newbie. Glad to be here.

[mauser guy]

Hello everyone..mauser guy here..I hope to learn alot from the wealth of knowledge on these pages..Got a Norinco SKS..SMLE..Springfield M1 Garand..Inland M1 Carbine..and of couple of semi-auto wanna be AK-47's..Always looking to buy something more..Buy..Not Sell..73

[Mike67]

Hi, just recently found this forum after reading many others. I've been collecting, shooting, and reloading for 20 years now. The favorite part of my collection of course are the surplus military firearms. Look forward to gaining a little more knowledge from this forum.

[txchl33]

I'm new to this forum. I have several old & new weapons (that's right, I'm an extremist). I have a SA-GI 45, a Mosin-Nagant, a SKS & I'm waiting & waiting & waiting for my first M1 Garand from CMP (did I mention the waiting?). :lol:
Anyway, Hello and I'm a read'n.
Live in Killeen, TX where I retired from US Army Civil Service.

:super:

[aeo]

Hi everyone. I am another new member. Has been on Gunboards for some time under the same name, but new here. I collect historic military firearms for about 12 years. Particularly interested in Lugers and Lee Enfields.

[alco3]

Hello All !
New member, longtime collector.

[bullseye1127]

Hello from a new member. Involved with a group in SW Florida trying to put together a Junior Competitive Rifle Team. In my on line research I came across Hap Rocketto's name and believe he is a member of this forum and would like to get in touch.
Thank you,
Eric Frohn, bullseye1127@yahoo.com

[KIMBO65]

hi to you all, this is my first time so be gentle!!!!. my main intrest is in ww2 sniper's. i've got a small collection wich includes a L96A1, L42A1, 1903a4, maltby no4T, SAVAGE no4T, BSA no4T, LONGBRANCH no4T, SWEDISH m41/B1 & A WINCHESTER MOD70 TARGET. I'LL TAKE SOME PICTURES & HAVE A GO AT POSTING THEM.

[Corporal342]

Hi all. New member from Alabama. Interested in finding any service rifle match competitions near Anniston, AL.

[98Charlie]

Greetings to all. This is my first post on the new forum. I was previously a member on Jouster's. I have enjoyed that old forum, but I like this forums format better. I hang out on the CMP website and The M14 Firing Line Public Forum quite a bit. It's good to be back here.:wave:

[gunluvver]

I was originally a member of Jouster but I haven't visited them in a while. I had to re-register to get access. I love the format, it makes it much easier to follow and post. So hello again! My milsurp passions are varied, from Trapdoors to M16s, along with Turk and Yugo Mausers.

[JarheadJoe]

This is my first post here. I have been lurking around for awhile and have found that the knowledge base on this forum is outstanding.

I guess I grew quite fond of the M-1 when I bought my first one back in the early 90's. I never grow tired of learning new things about the M-1.

[eojuk]

Just popped in to say Hi

I inherited my late fathers Winchester P14 a couple of years ago, and a PERISCPIC PRISM SCOPE. The mount on the scope is stamped 01610, this number is also on the leather case. My fathers wish, was to have the mount made for the rifle, and to use the scope on his P14. So I'm off to see the gunmaker at the Royal Armouries Museum Leeds UK.

Joe

[mmi6969]

New member. Been collecting for over a year.
So far I have 1942 Savavge SMLE IV Enfield, 1935 Tulu 91/30, Yugo Mauser 24/47, and 1895 Chilean Mauser.

[Slater]

Hello. Nice to be among other milsurp fanciers.

[Lifttech]

Forum newb here. My gun interests vary but most enjoy the history of military rifles and collecting them. I'm glad to see a place for CSP to call home, what a great resource for us.

[frank carno]

New memberhere so helo all.

I'm interested in all enfield information, particuarly in 7.62, scopes, mounts, crates .

This forum shares massive ammounts of knowledge from some of the best people around.

I thank you.

G

[dpl_hcm]

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hello

just got my first 303 this weekend at the gun show and just hoping to learn more about it.i also picked up some hxp 303 marked 75 wanted to see if you thought that was good non corrisive ammo for my new gun.

dennis

[doadave]

Hello from Texas, just getting started in the collecting part. Looks like a lot of info here. Garands and M1As are my favs!:)

[F4dphantomII]

Great to be here!

[Homer Simson Suhl]

Enjoy this website and wanted to sign up.

[Woodchuck]

Hello folks,
Interested in Lee-Enfields No 4 Mk 1. For a military rifle they light and efficient.
I have heard of loading them with round balls and a light load for indoor shooting practice.

[S. A. Landers]

Glad to be here.

[stubilt1911]

:)

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Hello members, looks like lots of great information available here! Glad to find
this Site.
I have had a lifelong affection of firearms, hunting, the great outdoors! I
became interested in Military rifles as a teenager, my first being a Low Ser.#
03 Springfield, didn't know the low #s were un-safe to fire! Also had a 6.5
Carcano, never thought of that rifle being accurate enough to be a sniper's
choice! I now have high # 03s, several Garands, M1 Carbines, that I have
gotten through the CMP. I have started putting together AR-15s from parts,
about a year ago, little did I realize at the time how hard parts would become,
or I would have invested more in barrels and bolts!

[cobra63]

Hi all,
I got into milsurps a few years ago because I love the history associated with old firearms, plus a patriotic love for our country and the tangible items from our past.
I now have 3 M1's from CMP (1 SA and 2 HRA's), a Remington 1903-A3, Inland M1 Carbine, and 2 Mossberg M44 US .22's. Oh, and a 1891 Argentine Mauser I inherited. I am into reloading, and love shooting all my milsurps.
Hope I can learn lots here!

Cobra

[Dave Waits]

I'm back. New Computer and wife is better. Missed this place.
Dave

[Cold_Zero]

Hi All,

Very informative site. Great community.

Cold_Zero

[43Ejumper]

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New member... Been reloading since 1965. Have 3 Turks, 2 Yugos, 2 Swedes. 1 Ishy. Shoot high power comp. and reload handguns for 32 S&W, 38/357, 44mag., 45 acp/ar, 45 colt. Cast bullets for all my handgun rds. Load rifle for 30 m1 carbine, 308 win, 30-06, 32 win sp, 6.5x55, 8mm mauser, 22 k hornet..well, that's about it...

[bruce william]

New to this forum. Usually don't say much.
But I'v being across the river and over the mountain a couple of times.
Lived in BC most my life, the last 10 years in the Yukon.

[tomlou]

I've been around firearms all my 60-plus years. I own a few firearms of all types, and amongh them is a military surplus rifle. I'm the proud owner of an Eddystone-manufacture Model 1917 .30-06 Enfield that was one of the several surplus rifles that my dad acquired over his years. We never had over one of anything, so that kept Dad from being a collector of a certain type, but his war surplus firearms included a Springfield .45-70 Trapdoor, a Remington-Lee Model 1892 .45-70 bolt action, an Enfield Mark 4 .303, a Carcano 6.5 mm rifle (the rifle version of the carbine that allegedly killed President Kennedy in 1963) and the previously-mentioned Enfield Model 1917. My brother inherited every one of these but the Model 1917, but there's no bad feelings, because I inherited Dad's Model 1911 .45 Auto (also surplus) and a few other rifles that he'd managed to hold onto over the years.

My Enfield does kinda leave a "bad taste" in my mouth, because of the way in which Dad acquired it: when I was about 11 or 12, Dad came home a little later than usual from work with a long something-or-other wrapped in brown paper and tied up with string. It was the Mdel 1917 that I now own. That's the good news - the bad news is that when Mom asked him HOW MUCH OF OUR MONEY DID YOU SPEND ON IT? Dad replied something to the effect of, "it didn't cost a penny - I made an even swap with a gun that needed repair." That "gun that needed repair" was his First Generation Colt SAA .45 Cal with a 5 1/2 inch barrel. It had issues with the full-cock notch in the hammer, causing it to develop a "hair trigger." As much as I love the Enfield, there isn't a firearm out there that I love more than the Colt SAA! I'd be the owner of that fine revolver and if nothing else, I'd have something worth a couple thousand dollars instead of a couple hundred dollars! That's life.

Enuff about that!

Thanks to ANYONE who's read this far!

[hitechus]

Hello All
I am a collector and keen hunter, live down under (Australia) get up to the USA when ever I can. Love your country.

[El Greco]

Hi everybody,
I just joined this forum. I have a fascination with the Garand. I was trained with it 37 years ago (Greece NATO forces). I had one for about 20 years and I traded it for an M1A. I just got me a CMP Special and waiting for my SG HRA.
Regards,

[zertouche]

I am sort of new here. I forgot my handle and password, but my last post was a few months ago. Not a regular poster, but found a lot of good information here. Hello everyone.

[antique41]

Hi. Sort of new. Have been posting on a lot of different sites, including CSP under the same name. Been collecting for about 54 years. Love muzzleloaders, pre 1898 stuff, but also play with modern stuff.

[gizz46]

Hi new to forums. I don't post much, but I look a lot, I have a few M1 Garands and a member of The Garand Collectors ***. Most like to see other Garands and see what they have to say. Thanks gizz46:runaway:http://www.milsurps.com/images/smilies/runaway.gif

[Lucky_tw]

Hello I have a No4 MK 1* 1942 I am trying to find a scope mount for this rifle. The gun has no value it was reblued and cut up by the last owner I found the gun in my dads shed covered in rust and left in a bucket and in pieces. So I am just trying to fix and use for hunting and targets. Can any one help?

[stripper clip]

Good site here... Looking forward to reading and posting along in bolt action, reloading forums, etc.

[bubba 36]

Hello All,
I am not a collector, I just have a few guns. My main interest is Lee Enfield #4 rifles. I have 2, a 1944 Shirley and a 1943 Longbranch. Just thought I might be able to learn something about them on this forum.

[rattrod30]

Why are cows so large? I think I might have a phobia......I hate Wisconsin..there always watching me ..........like the gieco money...Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Clay]

Hello!

Clay from Indiana here. Im a new member, and fairly new to collecting Milsurp rifles. Enjoying it so far! :thup:

[jessejamesb]

Hey ya'll, just stumbled upon this site and joined!!! Always looking to purchase old military firearms for cheap,just like the next guy so thought hey great place to look!!!! Cheers to all!!!:beerchug:

[revals]

Hello everyone, checking in from Nebraska. I love surplus rifles but I am very new to it. I just made my first purchase yesterday a Smith Corona 1903-A3 and I can't wait for it to arrive. This looks like a great board and I love it all ready.

[okec]

new member ben colecting for about 20 years trench guns are my favoret

[DUGKATH]

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Hi Bought my 1st SP M1 Yesterday. How do I find its age

[DUGKATH]

Hi Bought my 1st SP M1 Yesterday. How do I find its age

[DUGKATH]

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Hi I just bought my 1st SP garand yesterday. How do I find its age?

[Pitt323]

Hello to all,
I'm a new member here, but have been collecting MilSurps for years.
Just saw a post (video) by a member showing how to strip and disassemble the bolt on the Mauser 98K. I'd like to send him a BIG "Thanks!" Excellent video and instructions.
I just finished cleaning the bolts on my 2 K98's, and it was a snap!
Now, where did I put that 7.7 Jap, the .303 Enfield, the 6.5 Swede, the M1 Garand . . .

Tom

[COASTIE FT]

Hello Folks;
I was brought up in a gun family and have happily carried on the tradition.
My interests are primarily in military bolt action rifles from the mid 20th century on back to their advent in the 19th century (Zundnadel gewehr, Chassepot, etc.).
I came across your website while trying to glean more info on my No.1 MKIII*. Thank you for the resource and the opportunity for good comraderie.

COASTIE FT: Retired from the USCG where I was a Fire Control Technician.

[an old tin can sailor]

Hello everyone. I am selling a K98K CE 1942 all matching.
I used to be on the old CSP forum. sold many items on there. This is all new to me.
an old tin can sailor

[mohawkmike]

Hi Folks. New guy here. Looks like you have a very good website. Thanks for having me.

[Dr JML]

Hi,

I was on Jouster as Dr J, viewing and occasionally posting on M1, Carbine, 1911, knife and AR-15. I am a 67 year old USAF vet, professional engineer, university professor, and WWII collector. Have not been on milsurp much.

Dr. JML

[thunderbunny]

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It's me, thunderbunny. Got started into historical stuff at about age 10 by auntie who ran the museum/historical society. Also had an art teacher that used to bring civil and rev. war arms for display to school to enlighten the children to their heritage. He was a very knowledgeble fellow. Used to carry .22 open to school on the bus for rifle team practice . Gun crank and custodian of many types of artifacts since. Presently living in fear of the bilderberg group , the new world order, emperor obama and those 800 FEMA camps with the big gas tanks and lines. One of the russian troops in the andirondacks recently told a girl in a sandwich shop in rome N.Y. , you people don't know what your in for! Keep um locked and loaded, THUNDERBUNNY.

[JVCO]

Hi all, I have been collecting for several years and really enjoy the knowledge
and information from this board.

[mrMONEYman]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone on the forum. :wave:

I've grew up around guns all my life - I remembered the first time my father bought his Marlin 60 for squirrels. I would tag along w/ him in the woods and knew that I wanted to learn everything - that was almost 20 years ago.

I like guns: old, new, one of a kind, mass produced, toy, everything gun related. Heck, I even bought a shotgun butane lighter the other day just because it looks like a miniture version of my Remington 870.:madsmile:

I've always wanted my collection to include a 1911, a M1 Garand, a M1 Carbine, a .38 or .357 revolver (similar to the Victory models) and a plain jane AR15 (M16 clone). My goal is to collect all the guns that my grandfather used during the Secret War in Laos.I've finally completed my mini collection with the recent purchase of an M1 Underwood Carbine.

I'm proud, and at times embarrassed, because I'm known as "THE GUY WITH ALL THE TOYS." Eventhough I'm only 25, when someone I know needs a gun or has a question about guns, they seek me out. I may not know the answers, but I always find it. And I plan to gain a lot of knowledge here too.

[StuartJ]

Corresponded here for many years and learned a lot.. Went away for a while. Came back to this new format. The homecoming experience is painful and one wonders if it's worth the trouble. I guess it will be. I see most of the old home team is still here plugging away. Hi, guys....:wave: I'm back.

[cda97]

Hello fellow military surplus nuts :madsmile: I'm a U.S. Army veteran and have always loved military rifles. I am currently working on a new project. It is a Winchester M1200 that will become a trench gun. I'm also working on an M16A1 clone (retro) AR to build for my ten year old son. Of course I have an M1 Garand! It's an H&R service grade purchased through the CMP south store.

[oldjimmy]

New member here....interested in Garands and collecting. Been around for a while and nearing retirement, but still active. Hello everyone!

[broomhandle]

Hello Military Collectors !
I'm still keeping at collecting, hunting and shooting. Introduced one of my 12 year old grandsons last week to shooting a .308 Win bolt action rifle for hunting whitetails this fall.
Looks like a great forum - Hello to All

[37patt]

I use the same name on CGN and have been a collector for 30+ years. I have now moved towards Canadian militaria. Have Enfields, Ross and all my fun autos are dewats - Sten, .50, 1919A4, Bren, Sterling.
Looking forward to the info on the site

[spittle8]

Howdy. I'm Ross, 19, from Detroit and I purchased a 1936 K98k last year. I've enlisted in the Marines and hope to go to basic in January but may have to wait until April for an infantry job to open up. I'm very interested in milsurp rifles and hope to collect them when funds avail themselves. Cheers.

[5714]

I'm new here, but not really. I used to be a part of the old jouster forums years ago.

I must say the forums are looking a lot better now.:)

I collect Milsurp rifles and the bayos for such, and I used to specialize in M7 bayonets.

cheers!!

[jumbeaux]

I am new as of today...found site off of ODCMP...I'm from East Texas and look forward to learning...

jumbeaux

[wgandy]

I'm new here. I've been collecting milsurp rifles for only about 3 years. I've posted on a couple of other boards during those three years. I'm mainly interested in US mil surp rifles. The Garand is my favorite followed closely by the 1903 Springfield.

[JohnW]

Hi, I am here again, after being gone for a number of years. I am now retired and hope to have time to share and learn. real name John, nickname Ralph.
Been interested in and tinkered with firearms all my life, especially military ones.
I look forward to some enjoyable times here

[C&R Junkie]

Hello everyone! BT reporting for duty. 10 years collecting and shooting C&R rifles, mostly mausers, lots of swedes. Also collect a lot of vintage german scopes and mounts. Saw some threads doing Google search, thought I would join the fun :cheers:

[DVS]

Hi everyone, I have been collecting for a few years now and have a modest collection. I tend to read and glean information more than I post. But ask me a question and I will do my best to answer. I joined to further my knowledge and possibly my collection. So bear with me if I tend to be ignorant in certain areas. My thank you and best regards. Dave.

[lhbh2o]

Am researching and hoping to acquire a Pattern 1914 (W)(T). Have found milsurps.com to be invaluable in my initial research and very much appreciate the many unique postings made.

Lloyd
St. Simons Island, Georgia USA

[Go544]

I wish to say hello to everyone. I have a 03/A4 rifle with out scope and rings. I am looking for a scope and rings to complete my rifle. can anybody help me out with pricing and source for the above items.

[Benny]

Hi folks. I am a new member and have been fond of guns for over 40 years. Really enjoy the fine information posted on this site. Keep up the good work.

[66Zoomie]

Hi guys -
I'm retired Air Force and finally retired from aerospace engineering after another 20+ years, so I should have time to devote to this hobby! I've got three M1 Garands, an M1 Carbine, and a 1903 Springfield. I'm not an expert r.e. any of them, but I always like to learn new things about all of them.

[ei276b]

Hi guys and gals. I reload and shoot service rifle matches twice a month.

[Wineman]

New here. Love to shoot old military rifles. Military Silhouette and Service Rifle matches are my current favorites for competition. For me it has been when you had the eyes you did not have the time to shoot and now with time to shoot I don't have young eyes anymore. The fun is figuring out how to do it without altering anything.

Wineman

[OldSchool]

Hello all,
Yes I am a newby...at least to this forum...if not to the rest of the world. I must admit that I would not have registered if the forum had not gone private. I have read the threads for a long time, and have enjoyed the voyeristic (is that a valid word?) comraderee we shared. I am reluctant to throw my name out in public due to the habit of tyrants in making opposition lists. Huummm...isn't the white house compiling one now on anti-socialized medicine? Oh well...if I must do this to continue reading the excellent posts contained herein, then I must. Carry on gentlemen, and I look forward to fully joining you.
OldSchool

[Dr. Blofeld]

Hi all, old jouster forum lurker new to milsurplus. 15 year garand collector. Attorney by training.

[Del Hussey]

Just a note of thanks for allowing me to join the Forum. I am a forth generation collector. My most recent purchase is an Ithaca 1911 A1 with an unusual serial number ending with "DC". Once I understnad how to use the forum, I will be asking for help in identifying its history.

Del

[hemi-man]

I am a new member and hope several of you could contact me with help on information on the Japanese paratrooper rifle and also the paratrooper bayonet/utility knife . Production, survival rate, avialablity, price range ect. I would like to sometime have two or three examples which would include: 1- Japanese Paratrooper (with Mon), 2- Japanese matching sniper rifle. Any help or referal would greatly be appreciated. I am not a dealer but farm walnuts here in Northern Calif. Thanks to all who might take the time to help, Hemi-Man

[black1970]

New member. Located in west TN. Retired TN ARMY NAT. GUARD. 40 yrs service-20 full time mechanic. Like guns-cars-knives-good to be here. Black 1970

[Jets]

Hello,
I have enjoyed reading about discussing Enfields for some time now. I am glad I happened across this forum.

[mangoo]

New member .Member of a gun club.Have some old rifles and getting milsurp.
Mangoo

[JBS]

Greetings all, Looking forward to the exchange of information.

[Irish Enfield]

Hello,

New member here.

I am from Ireland, County Tipperary, to be exact.

I have been shooting for a good few years. Mainly hunting rabbits, foxes and other vermin and pheasants and duck in season.

I am a member of a rifle range and have recently bought a .303 British, Long Branch, Lee Enfield, No. 4, Mk 1, built in 1941.

Classic rifle shooting here in Ireland is just getting popular due to us not having access to this kind of rifle because our firearms laws are/were somewhat restrictive.

I have had a look around this site and it is excellent. :super:

[mbounds]

Greetings from Knoxville,Tn. Great info on military guns.

[hayes1966]

New member here, I have been lurking on the original jouster board for M1 Garand/ Enfield posts for a while. A lot of effort has gone into this new forum. I will be a while catching up on some of the posts!

[Cole]

Hello all. I am new here and looking forward to sharing some knowledge and some good chat. I just picked up my first milsurp gun, a P-17 made over by BSA into a sporter. Wicked old gun and accurate to boot ! ! ! :beerchug:

[jarhead54]

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Hello everyone.

New collector, old guy!!!

[ob'98]

Hi, been around for awhile and use to read the CSP forum. Now I am here!

[c&rfan]

Hello,

I've been collecting Milsurps since I was in my teens in the 1950s. Have mostly U.S. and British Commonwealth. I hope to learn more about my collection from all the resources available on this board.

[porkypine]

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Hi I'm new to this site , have been collecting and trading for some time hopefully will learn more from everyone thanks