New member introductions thread ......

[andrewt]

Hey Folks - great site here!

My name is Andrew, and I have been collecting for probably 20 years or so, mainly US WWII militaria, but I "dabble" in other areas as well.

I work for Manion's International Auction House here in Kansas City. If you haven't stopped by the website in a while, I'd encourage you to do so. The company is under new ownership, and we are all working hard to make it the best place around to buy and sell military collectibles. We also have an FFL, and you really can get some great deals on firearms, plus get worldwide exposure if you have something to sell.

Our traditional online auction - www.manions.com - operates on a consignment basis, and we have recently launched our List it Yourself site. It's an eBay style Internet auction - with out all of their unnecessary restrictions.

Anyway, I look forward to being a member of the milsurps community. And if you need any more information about Manion's let me know!

[prairieguy]

HI everyone, I'm a long time lurker but haven't posted on here before. It is amazing the amount of collective knowledge that is here on the site. I've had a long time itnerest in milsurps but never known how to sift the wheet from the chaff. This site is a great place to start.

[panzercanuck]

Hi everybody, I come from Montreal and love military guns of all types. I also collect them all.such as FN's,AK's,K-98,and Ross Mk-3.To many to mention.Just joined an reenactment group waiting to get the ball rolling soon.:


dancingbanana:

[panzercanuck]

Hi everybody, I come from Montreal and love military guns of all types. I also collect them all.Such as FN's,AK's,K-98,Moisin Nagants,and Ross Mk-3.To many to mention.Just joined reenactment group waiting to get the ball rolling soon on the SS side don't worry I am totally harmless just a good old Canadian boy.

[oyster_777]

Hello gents im new to the sport... looking forward to learning lots.

Oyster_777

[sprog]

Hi guys been around Lee-Enfields since being issued with one by the RAF in 1958, still learning. Looking for .22 versions & a (T). As you can see I'm a dreamer.
Sprog

[paulm]

Hi folks The name is Paul I'm new and going to collect bolt action milsurps.Most of the stuff out of the 18th,19th century is too expensive.I've found out that the bolt action rifle goes back to the mid to late 19th century,and I have a lot of choices.I have the M1917,Mosin,and Steyr.Can any of you guys give me any advice,or recommendations?I do want a krag,but cannot find one. Thanks Paul M

[Beezer]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the Milsurpls forum. Can also be found on CGN under the same username. Been in the shooting sports for about 20 years now and just starting to get the bug again after a 10 years absence. Only have one milsurp at the moment. At least I think it is classified as a milsurp but could be wrong. It's a Czech 52/57 in 7.62x39. Never issued. Hope to get a nice Mauser K98 in the future when money permits.

[smelly sam]

Hi all Smelly Sam here,

Yes, am infected with the SMLE virus, bit like Ross River fever.

Am keen to bring back to Oz our illustrious SMLE offspring, so, anyone out there with Lithgow built complete rifles or parts (including barrels) at the right price let me know. Don't be put off thinking you cannot export to Australia - you can if you know about the right paperwork dances.

Have a wealth of old hand knowledge, some revised because of new materials, some just the same as were first developed in the field but almost lost in the dim minds of time. Here is an example...

Idea# 047:
Came from WWI vet, using a french letter instead of the sandwich bag. Apparently early frangers were reuseable and so were a lot thicker than those of today's manufacture. Think he said they used vegtable oil as this did not attack the rubber so much, but today the gun oil and plastic bag seem fine.

1. Get a clip-lock sandwich bag, put only two or three drops of lubricating gun oil into it.
2. Smidgy it around to spread a thin film on the inside of the bag.
3. Clip seal and put in your bolt box.
Next time out on the range, or leaving on a day's hunt...
4. Insert the bolt into the bag and rub sandwich bag a few time to impart the smallest amount of oil onto the engaging surfaces.
The oil film in the bag lasts for many months and remember - less is best or a from an old haircare advert... a lil' dab will do ya.

'Slipping the bolt' now takes on a whole new meaning ; )


Smelly Sam

[Abwehr]

Hello All,

I just found this Forum today and it looked very good, so I had to join.

I have been a military firearms collector for 40+ years. Even as a kid, I wanted the $9.95 K-Mart Carcano Rifles they had for sale, LOL! My main interest is in German WWII weapons with the main ones being the Luger, P,38, and K98k Mausers. I also have several belt-fed guns.

I hope I can be an asset to this community!