New member introductions thread ......

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.

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

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!

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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:

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

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

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.

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

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

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