Our Responsibilities as Collectors
I read the forums as one would a daily newspaper. One thing I've noticed that catches my eye allot is wasted material. All too often I see users asking about how to remove rust from an area, or fix wood, followed by the answer of "it's not worth the time" or "it's not worth the effort because you can buy another one for only $???." Maybe my views are wrong, but I see it as the responsibility of us collectors to preserve and restore as much as possible. All the parts that "aren't worth the time or effort" won't be around forever, especially if we keep using them up like they grow on trees. Most people would not have the know-how to preserve these pieces, but we as collectors do, and it's up to us to ensure that Milsurp pieces are around for as long as possible.
M1/M3 Carbine: late '44 Inland
M1 Garand: late '44 Springfield
Our Responsibilities as Collectors
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HOOKED ON HISTORY
One of the most rewarding parts of this hobby (although not the most cost effective) is to reserect a sporter. Parts are getting harder to find and expensive in my experience.If you do not believe it try finding a coachwood forend for an Enfield No 1 Mk 3. Some of the best posts here are the ones were someone reserects a rifle that others would scrap or part out. Unless you are sitting on a collection of pristine examples you are wanting to appreciate in value, save every one that can be saved.
My novice 2 cents.
I've always wanted to resurrect a sporter. I think they must be saved! So you can see where I'm coming from when I say these parts won't be readily available forever. If we can start taking and repairing "that damaged hand guard," rather than just setting it aside as "unusable" and buying another one, we will prolong the life of milsurps greatly.
M1/M3 Carbine: late '44 Inland
M1 Garand: late '44 Springfield
