New member introductions thread ......

[Deke1962]

Hi all I just love Milsurp rifles and the history that goes with them!

Thanks

Derrick

[SupplyandDemand]

Good afternoon all!
I'm Ryan from Cleveland Ohio. I'm 35. Ive been in construction all my life and am now a Lead Foreman for a medium-sized firm out this way. If I had a hobby it would be Military Collecting.
My father had me on board with him at a very young age going to swap meets and shows. He is now retired. He is buying, selling, and trading military surplus, along with restoring vehicles almost on a full-time basis.
We do come across good deals at times and I'd like to share them to whoever is interested. So, ask any questions you may have and I'll see if I can help you out. Thanks for allowing me to be apart of this community.
RYAN

[OLD SAP/]

Hello all been an outcast looker for a while but have now joined up to better educate myself.
A ton of knowledge on this site and nothing like pasing on the tradition.

Cheers OLD SAP/

[1903A3MAC]

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

[308wink]

Hi, I recently picked up a Remington 03A3 and would like to know if it is 100% original. It still has the cleaning kit in the stock and has 9-43 on the barrel. I got it as part of a trade and would like to know what the value might be. I know opinions on value vary. Its my 2nd Springfield and my other has been sporterized but it is a good shooter with the 2 groove barrel.Attachment 39494Attachment 39495Attachment 39496Attachment 39497Attachment 39498

[toot]

hi guys i am new to the site i have been a shooter/ collector for 60yrs. this is a great site. look fwd to meeting new friends, toot.

[julsruew]

Good morning everyone,

I found this site while searching for some information on an SMLE I just acquired.
Looks like a good site with lots of knowledge just a key stroke away!
Thanks All!!
julsruew - aka "Eric"

[dave524]

Hi, name is Dave and am 62 and retired been shooting since Dad figured I was old enough, probably 12 years of age Got some milsurps, Mint 1908 Brazilian, Mint 1943 Longbranch, vg Venezuelan Mauser and vg M38 Swede, all numbers matching. I live in the Niagara region of Ontario , Canada. Hi all.

[Healey]

Hi All,

Just found the site and will have plenty of questions. Collecting and shooting very limited for 15 years now (Garands, 1911s). Recently acquired my first two M1 Carbines, and why I waited 40 years is a mystery since I love the carbine.

First was an import (micro Arlington Arms on the barrel underside), arsenal rebuilt UEF, 2.37 which I believe was Sep. '44 production. Great metal (Re-Parkerized) and bore and a tack driver on the range. New Boyd stock (w/ many coats of hand rubbed BLO) to replace the POS Potbelly. She's a beauty.

Second is a NPM, 1.95 (Sep. '43) with all early features to include a nice NPM/FJA high wood stock. “Marlin” barrel, great Parkerizing, and most parts are matching. However when I got it home and apart, I found out it’s an early Century Arms Import (hand scribed markings on the receiver under the stock). Bottom line, in my opinion, still a very original early features Carbine… import or not.

Comments?

Pictures to follow.

Cheers...

[6thAnspachJaegers]

Hello fellow Collectors, Shooters , Lovers of Milsurp weapons!!
I have been collecting for some time and have a wide variety from around the world..
Some of my rarest and most collectables went bye bye in the divorce some years back but
I have still managed to build a nice collection back..
One of the funner and more accurate rifles that I just enjoy shooting
(No recoil and accurate) is a Scoped model 1941 Carcano...
(I Know I know.. please no hate mail telling me it's junk)..
I like Enfields and Mausers and Japanese Rifles too.. Pretty much anything vinatge military.