New member introductions thread ......

Hello all. I have been enjoying your fourm for some time now thought I would join the fun.

Take a look at these two fine rifles that my father, son, and I picked up last fall at the CMP SS.

The Garand in a 5.8 SA Service Grade Special, with a new CMP/Boyds stock. The MW was a .5, with a TE of 1. This Service Grade Specials are truly new weapons. I was getting 10's and X's at 200 yards with only 9 clicks of elevation first time at the range.

The Carbine is a 1.6 (June 1943) Quality Hardware LGKTAustria return, with all the late war features. It has a MW of 1.5, with a TE of 3 on the factory Rockola barrel. I noticed that many in the store looked at it that day, but passed it up due to it having a pot belly stock. That didn't bother me because I feel in love with the aged green patina park, and the nice brown walnut stock.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC01734-1.jpg

I recently picked up a 1943 1903A3 4.7 Smith Corona with very low muzzle wear, an paperwork from the CMP on a auction site not to long ago (no pics yet). And man can this gun shoot. At 200 yards I have no problems getting all my shots in a 6" group with HXP surplus ammo. The stock is a correct SC, but has a few battle scars.

I enjoy shooting these old veterns more that new new rifles in our local CMP matches.

Take a look, and tell me what you think.

Hey all from another new member. Also a CGNner. I'v got a sporterized Ross MkIII, LE #5 Mk 1, and a Carcano M91.


danvan.

Hello all Boyd here just browsing I have a thing for mil-surp rifle
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BC Mike here, WA USA. Got plenty C&R bolt actions. My passion is Browning home built semi-auto 1919s and 1917A1. Next project is a semi-auto Vickers. Got a fledgling collection of wood ammo crates going on.
Good to be on board.

Hi. I have just become a member but have been buying and selling swords, rifles, daggers, etc. for quite some time on line. I am in no way an expert on these items and would appreciate any help provided especially in identification. I will also make available any item I ask about to fellow members on a first shot basis before going public. Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Allen

New member here. Am presently serving in Kuwait. I dabble in MLMs, L-Es, Ross's, Fn-49s and the occasional Madsen.:D

hello to all members of milsurps I found this site while searching for info on 1891 beerthier also info on ww1, ww2 mausers thank you.

Hi I have just joined and like what I see thanks john .

Hello All:

New member accessing the forum, Am coming to the end of my collecting hobby soon and am trying to evaluate my collection. 73 years old and don't shoot much any more due to arthritis and other problems. Collection mostly WWI and WWII long rifles and pistols and associated ammo, but some modern weapons too. Also reloading equipment and supplies. Wife wouldn't know what to do with the collection if I passed, and doesn't want to fool with it anyway. Only son not interested and grandkids are all girls.

No rush to disburse, but I should probably start doing it.

Desire to sell to serious collectors, so I will be selling through the various forums. Will let you all know when the time comes.

Respectfully,
Bob37

Another new member.

Great resource!

Purchased my first LE No 4 Mk1* two months of so ago.

Lots to learn...

Cheers

I'm new here, but not new to milsurps. It looks like this is a very nice forum.

I'll be asking some reloading questions most ricky tick.

Hello, I'm new here, around some of the other gun forums as loudmouth6b.

My collection to date is;
One 1916 spanish mauser in .308
One sporterized Japanese with intact mum in .308
Two sporterized swiss k-11 in .308
One Carcano 6.5
One M38 Russian in 7.62x54
One Swiss K-31 7.65
One Swiss 96/11 7.65
Two Ishapore 2A .308, which is how I wound up here researching these.

Looking forward to learning from experienced, knowledgeable collectors and shooters.

I have been shooting, collecting and working on firearms for over 40 yrs. Currently expanding my collection with both collectables and new release rifles.

Russ here, just getting started on the website. I'm not new to collecting milsurp just new to this forum. I'm not a serious collector more of a hobby type deal. So far my collection includes:
French MAS36 7.5 French purchased in new, unissued condition
Enfield No. 4 Mk1* in .303 British dtd 1943 made by Savage, marked US Property, all matching #s & original 2 groove barrel! Has a mark on the receiver indicating it was once in the possession of the South African Army! (a U with an arrow pointed up coming out of the U for ref go here:
http://www.enfield-stuff.com/codes_&...t_marks.htm#SA )
Swedish Mauser (C96 Carl Gustaf?) 6.5x55mm
K98 8mm German Mauser late production never accepted no nazi proof marks
Turkish Mauser wallhanger
M1891/38 Mosin Nagant Carbine, no bayonet, 7.62x54R
M1 Garand, CMP SA SG Special 5 mil serial post war production
3 M1 carbines all CMP 1 Saginaw, 1 Inland, 1 I haven't seen yet! Of these 2 are Bavarian Rural Police returns.

Hoping to learn a lot about collecting and maybe offer some knowledge as well.

Hello, everyone. New member here from Tennessee!

I am a shooter, collector, and reloader from Western N.C. near the Hickory area. I have been collecting for about 55 years. I am expecially into lead bullets, and their use in antique military rifles as well as some single shots. I am retired from the practice of law, and a criminal court judgeship. I am 75 years of age and still enjoy shooting, collecting and riding motorcycles on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Presently working on a firelap job on a Ruger #1 in 22-250, lead pistol bullets in a Marlin Ballard 45-100 Express with a .452 bore, and lead bullets for a 1914 Broomhandle Mauser. I enjoy about 7 of these forums and they are a great help in the sharing of information and friendship. Thanks for having me. Catch

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Hi Folks,

This is our first posting and I'm sure many more are to follow.

Having been a serious collector for many year of the Luger Pistol and Mauser Broomhandle Pistol along with all the accessories and accroutements. We decided in 1985 to launch our first very own website specialising in Luger and C96 Pistols. Although I have no idea where the time has gone (which almost amounts to the blink of an eye lid) we are now in our 25th Year of trading.

We would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers old and new for their continued support without whom none of this would have been possible.

If any members should have any particular needs or may have difficulties in finding a particular piece, part or accessory or would wish to see a particular Luger Or Mauser Broomhandle Accessory made which is not currently available today. Then please feel free to email us with andy of your suggestions or requirements.

Regards & Best wishes.



Charles Murray-Roscoe
info@cmrfirearms.com
CMR Classic Firearms :: P08 Luger Pistols, C96 Mauser Broomhandle Pistols, Luger Artillery Pistol, Holsters, German Helmets, German Daggers

hello i aim john and i com from holland

Howdy from wyoming am new to milsurp . only have one a 1917 enfield that has been sporterized, but was done fairly well. hope to pick up on some info and such. Thanks for having me!

Hello, Glad to be a member. 40 yrs+ shooting and hunting.

I kinda stumbled across this site while looking for parts for my No 5 mk 1 Enfield. Long story short, (actually bit like the rifle in that regards) The previous owner was a tad optomistic and had a scope fitted to the fifle, I am trying to return it to its original configuration with battle sights and baynotte boss. Normally I would say I was an average shot.. but this rifle is damaging my ego.
If anyone has helpful thoughts how to best acheive the restoration feel free to let me know.
Cheers folks.

Hi Guys,
I am a new member. I am also the founder of the Lee Enfield Rifle Association of South Africa, and affiliated to LERA in Britain.
I own a reasonable collection of Lee Enfield rifles, as well as a M46 Yugoslaf Mauser (Converted by IAI to 7.62x51 Nato sniper rifle) and a 7,62x54R Moison Nagant (upgraded in 1942). There is also a 577/450 Martini Henry carbine.

Hi,

I'm new to the Enfield rifle but not new to shooting. My partner knew that I always wanted a .303 so she bought me a Lithgow 1919 No 1 MKIII for my birthday. It has been sporterised and I'm in the process of getting the full wood back on her. All her numbers match so I'm lucky there. I'll start a thread so you can have a look.

Sorry for rambling, I'm just excited to find and become a member of a forum of one of the greatest military rifles ever made.

Thanks for having me :thup: I look forward to learning and hopefull helping the members on here.

Mostly intersted in artifacts and relics.

Greetings,
Found your site through a Canadian Site "Gun Nutz".
I've been shooting Swedish Mausers M96 and CG80's for a while now.
So far, found some very interesting info on this site.
Regards,
Lefty

Hi everyone. I am yet another CGN'er who has come over here to focus on the milsurp side of things. After a decade in the reserves and a couple of years in university studying history, being interested in milsurps only seems natural. Right now I have a LE No5 MkI, and a ShtLE No3 MkI, but I have been harbouring an unhealthy fascination with Ross Rifles for years. Anyhow, glad to be aboard.

DH

Hi all,

I just wanted to introduce myself. I am new to collecting and ran across milsurps.com while surfing the Internet...I quickly reached the maximum of posts I could view without registering so here I am. I am principally interested in mosin-nagant rifles (I have 2 so far...and a 3rd to come soon, I hope), but I also have an M48 Yugo and various and sundry other guns which, alas, are "modern." I live in Texas, am lucky to be able to shoot at a range that doesn't apply magnets to the ammo I bring with me, and sure have been enjoying learning about and shooting milsurp rifles.

I look forward to reading all the fine stuff already posted and hope to talk more later.

Regards,
Tomm

Hello everyone,
I am new here, but I have been scanning and see there are many knowledgable people here and hope I am able to not only profit from all this knowledge but am able to post some usefull information. I am retired National Guard and enjoy collecting military fireams. I

Oldsarge

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you here with us.

Hi, I dont get on here much, just wanna say hi and that I like reading the posts now and then

:) D.J.

Hello,

I looking to purchase a sling for the Enfield Mark IV 303 rifle I purchased this spring at a reasonable price

Hello

I have been involved with shooting and guns for many years. But only recently have delved into military weapons. I am sure that I will have many questions in the future. Right now I am trying to find information about a P-38, it either has a nickel finish or a chrome finish. I was told that the Kriegsmarine did this to weapons to prevent corrosion. I can find no reference to anything like this - has anyone seen a reference or is the gun just a refinish.

Hello,

New member here but not new to milsurps. Just bought an 03a3 and will be asking some questions soon.

Greg

Hi There - - -

I'm new here - a friend forwarded the site to me to help me get information on a revolver recently acquired.. I'm impressed and in the process of collecting World War Two sidearms so this site and membership will help me to a great extant.. So far I have acquired German - British and Italian sidearms and I still have a few to find..

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I have several reference books - if you care to send the proofmark on your P-38 I might be able to find something out for you.. I'm assuming that it has a Waffenamt proof on the slide

Hello All, I'm Richard, From Texas. I just received my C&R license. I have a few CMP Garands, and I'm interested in branching out and adding to my small Milsurp collection. Looking forward to what I will learn here. Thanks in advance!

Greetings! This is my first post. I'm interested in a Japanese rifle I have ... and others, as well.

The gent who lived next door to me while I grew up gave me this rifle to thank me for repairing and cleaning/polishing an early Model 10 S&W revolver he carried in his 32 years on the Indianapolis Police Department. It was a total surprise that he would give it to me, since I fixed his revolver as a "favor to a friend."

The rifle is a Type "I" Model 38 rifle. Pardon any nomenclature mistakes I may make, as I only recently (today, 23 July '10) found out for SURE what it is. (Thanks, Riceone, aka - Roy B.) It is in good, safe shooting condition with the sling intact. It originally had the bayonet and scabbard, but unfortunately, the bayonet disappeared years ago with some hoodlums who broke in to my friend's house. My friend, Cecil is a Pearl Harbor survivor and got this rifle on Tarawa (if I remember correctly) where he relieved it from a Japanese soldier who didn't need it any longer. He (my friend) was, among other duties, one of the sailors who "piloted" one of the many landing craft that ferried the Marines to their beachead landing spots.

Thanks - Jeff B

Hello All:
New member to the forum. GCA Member, Competitive shooter and USAS Certified Level 3 Advanced Rifle coach.

New member interested in Mausers and c and r guns
Kevin in WI

I've have tried twice to comply with the first posting requirement, but somehow it hasn't stuck. Evidently, I've done something wrong. Here goes again.

I bring you greetings. I'm interested in the 1911, the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine, and the M14. I have an understanding of history which is why I appreciate those Life covers showing US troops. I trained on the M14 and when issued an M16 in Vietnam --- my immediate impression was.. "What is this?"

Based on my experience, I'm biased in favor of the .45, the 30-06, and the 7.62 x 51 (308). I am biased against the 9 mm and the 223. Being consistent with NATO and being able to carry more rounds strikes me as a poor tradeoff, if it takes more rounds to bring the enemy down.

My current pet peeve is the complaint that is widely circulating to the effect that the M1 Garand's enbloc clip makes a ping when it is ejected. Evidently it hasn't occurred to folks that in the middle of a firefight, nobody hears the ping over everything else that is going on --- the artillery, the mortars, the 30 cal machine guns, the BARs, and 1903 Springfields. The ping is lost in background.

Hi,
Main interest is collecting & shooting British & Commonwealth military weapons.
Regards,

Heard about this site on Gunnutz. A lot of self professed "experts" over there. Looks like people here Do know what they are talking about. Refreshing. I have a few milsurps, M1 carbine, Garand, Mark4, SKS. Plus a couple extra bayonets that I hope to find guns for someday. As for me, born and raised in Sask. now stuck in Winnipeg.

:wave: Hellow From Waco

Hello Everyone. Swedish Mausers are my biggest interest so far. One M96 1910 was my
first. Then I found out about the M38 and then I could'nt stop so I got a 1941,1942 another
1942 & 1943. Still looking for a 1944. Just recently a Savage Enfield became mine. I have a
interest in reloading for these. Looking forward to learn more about these.
Happy Trails

Hi I just signed up. I have many years of collecting firearms along with a being a retired Law Enforcement officer. I have become involved in collecting the M1 Garands and have just obtained my first one from the cmp and im hoping for a little help in identifing what I have.

Greetings to all,

Received a James River Armory Garand for my 60th birthday. Certainly never expected to own such a rifle. Now I am trying to absorb as much information as I can. I specifically wish to load my own ammo. Started reloading with my dad at age 13 but by no means pretend to be an expert. I do know that I will be most careful and exact when preparing cases and working up a reputable recipe for this firearm, nothing hot but as accurate as I can make it. Thank you to all whose posts I have been perusing and from which I have been gleaning information.

Dennis

Hello, new member here. Guess you can tell from my username I'm partial to the Finns but I'm really into pretty much all milsurps. Glad to be here!

I grew up with a Type 38 6.5 Arisaka hanging on my bedroom wall. It belonged to my dad (a career AF officer who was with the 11th Bomb Group (H) flying B-17s in the Cactus Air Force at Espirtu Santo and Henderson Field in 1942 -- he bartered for it with a Marine before he came home in 1943. I was born in '47. When I was in high school, I talked him into firing it with Norma ammo, lashed to saw horse -- it worked! I don't fire it anymore. As a kid, we lived on Okinawa for a few years -- only later did I make the connection between cartridges dug up in the school yard and the rifle in my bedroom. Considerably later I bought a sporterized T-38 disaster and put it back into shape as a shooter. I reload my 6.5 ammo now. Interested in learning more about it. Glad to join the forum.

Hello all! I'm glad to be here and am looking forward to many lively discussions. I collect mainly WW1 and WW2 bolt guns but have a strong interest in Later Semis too. :D

Most of my internet searches for guns, parts, and information lead me to this site, so I've decided to become a member!

I collect a little of evrything; from Colt S/A's, to Winchester lever actions, to black guns, to (mostly) C&R smg's and mg's.

My biggest challenge has been finding the company that has military surplus H&R m-65 .22LR magazines!

I bought some from them a while back, and I believe a member had listed their web address, but despite an "all out" search I can't find it!

If anyone has info or can provide the link, I would be most appreciative!

Thanks,
B.D.
Raymond, GA

Wat up fellow Milsurp collectors, I'm a new member to milsurps, but not to collecting them.
I've been in love with Military rfiles as long as I can remember. I currently own a Romy WASR-10 AK
all bubbaed out, a Sino-Soviet Factory /26\ Chinese SKS, also bubbaed. Ehh, it was like that when i bought it. I also own A M-1 carbine, and a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk. 1/2. Which is my most recent purchase and the one I know the least about. As soon as I get pics of it, I will be asking alot of questions aout it. It has very few markings on it other that the date stamped on the bolt handle and hand guard ring. Its an all #'s matching piece, with the exception of the bayo. The only other marking I can seem to find is a Crown stamp on the bottom of the mag.

Well other than that little bit about me, I guess I'll incude a pic of myself.
Cheers!

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../07/0111-1.jpg

Been lurking here for quite a while. Thought I would join to be able to post. I have been in Law Enforcement for 27 yrs and collecting military arms since I was a puppy.

Greetings to all. New member here saying hello.
best wishes,
Pete

Sorry it took so long for me to introduce myself. I have been lurking for a while and now it's time for me to say Hello.

Ive been hyperlinked here many times when researching a particular firearm, and so today I joined up, hoping I can help someone, as I have been helped many times here. This has to be one of the best forums for milsurp weapons. Thank you to all !

Dealer and collector of collectible military weapons from rare documented firearms to apparent POS sewer pipes that still retain some historical significance.

Hello all.
i am a fan of the m1911 and m1911a1.
been shooting for over a decade

I just joined today. Most of my current collecting interest focuses on bayonets, although I began as a military rifle collector/shooter. I am active on several other forums, under the same ID.

All my best,

Ralph

Hello everybody,This is my first post. I would like to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Gene, I live in Wisconsin.I am married . I have been with my wife since High School,Summer of 1975. I have had a love for firearms, sinch I was 11 years old. When I bought my first 22. I collect military weapons. From the Spanish American War to date.


Thank You
Gene.

64 year old nw Iowa farmboy who started enjoying military surplus firearms with a Sears 95 Mauser sporter in 1963 still owns and uses various affordable military originals and two sporters---a Longbranch 303 and a 95 Chilean 7x57. Far from an expert, I always enjoy learning more and do have a soft spot for South American mausers and Mosin Nagants and SKS rifles.

Began my shooting life with a milsurp. First rifle I owned was a 1917 30/06. All this was 50+ years ago and I still consider cleaning cosmoline off a military weapon one of the delights in life.

First post here. I've been buying, selling and shooting milsurp weapons since I was a teenager. Got my C&R about a year ago and my latest purchase was a Swiss K-31 from AIM. I've wanted one since I was 12, but never picked one up. Will have lots a questions and will enjoy the Board! Thanks.

Hi All. I'm not sure if I should be here or not and I feel a little bit like a phony or an imposter . . . I am not a collector at all.

I simply have acquired an item that may be somewhat unique and wanted to get a bit of advice, or comment, opinion, etc.

It is kind of like a yearbook of the WWII Fleet Air Photographic Squadron One VD-1. Although it is dated 1945 and there's a short paragraph thanking some entities for the making of it, it doesn't appear to have a copyright on it and I believe it's an original.

When I type in the book on Google I get just a few links that take me to US Air official websites where I do find it listed as existing but the title is followed with a notation of "Private collection list. No known copy location."

I thought you guys might be the best ones to ask.

I stumbled across this site about a week ago while researching P14's as there was a couple for sale locally. To be honest I feel a bit embarrassed that I didn't even know what a P14 was till a week ago, be since then I've now acquired a neglected P14 and think I'm hooked. Although it's seen better days, it has more character than my Kimber Montana will ever have. I'm looking forward to restoring the rifle or at the very least learning more about it.

Thanks, Andrew

Hello all,

Been collecting for about 20 years, been reloading a bit longer. Shot on the CT state Juniors Highpower team years ago. Just got my C&R a couple months ago. I do firearm repair and restoration as a hobby and have gotten pretty good at slow rust bluing and niter bluing. Very shortly I will be taking the plunge and buying leather tooling equipment to make holsters and various leather goods. Good to be here, hope if the need arises I can be of assistance if you need it.

Rich

Hi folks

I am new to collecting milsurp rifle but not new to shotting (30 some years game keeping) seem to have been infected with swiss flu and milsurpiness (well not sure that is a word but heck).

Thought i had best say hi and thanks for all the info availible on the forums etc..

Doric.

Hello, I am a new member, I live in Miami and have just recently gotten into collecting military rifles. So far I have a Springield 1903A3, a 1909 Swedish Mauser and a Mosin-Nagant. I am a complete newbie but so far I am enjoying learning not only about the history of the reifles but alos about the process of cleaning and preserving them.

It is a pleasure to know that there are others out there who have the same interests in collecting mil-surp rifles. The history behind each rifle, the quality of craftsmanship, and the joy in shooting them is something you can't get out of a brand new hunting rifle!!!

My passion lies with the rifles of WWII. I have a CMP Garand, a No. 4 Lee-Enfield, a MAS 36, a 98k, at T99 Arisaka, and an M44 Mosin Nagant. I also have an M1A (my father carried an M14 in Vietnam; truly it is the Cadillac of battle rifles). I look forward to great conversation with all of my fellow collectors and shooters!!!

Hello, I'm new to this forum, but not military weapons. I'm 65 years old and have been into military weapons most of my life. I've been in GCA since they started, The Carbine Club since 1985. I've got k98s,G43s,AR15s,SKSs,1911A1s and others. I'm always looking to learn more about them all. Hello again, Bill

Hello everyone, new to the forum. This place contains some awesome information! Again, Hello everyone. Have a great forever!!!

I have a 1941 Johnson sporter. It was sold tru Wilfield. Does anyome have an idea of its value? Blue is about 90%, with monte carlo stock and brazed on scope mounts.
Thanks in advance
tb7783

First posting, 20 years military, all Ordnance, Fire Control Instrument Repair (Optics), Small Arms Repair ( 22Cal through 50cal), Tank Repair: (M48A5 through M60A3 along with M60A2), Artillery Repair: (Towed & Self Propelled), Accurizing School: M14 & M1911A1, Smith & Wesson Repair School (Both:Revolver & Auto-Pistol), Glock Repair School, Gunsmith & Sales. Vietnam through Desert Storm Equipment. Worked Quality Control & Inspection for Turn-In of Military Equipment such as Guns & Sighting Systems used in the Huey Gun Ships, Weapons, and other Equipment requiring a Condition Code Card. RETIRED NOW.

Hi

Col in Tasmnaia here, way down under. I collect and shoot most anything, all originals., as long as they are pre 1945. B/P is the top passion, restoring and shooting the next. I also am into Powder flasks, originals, too.

Col

Hi! New Member here. Hope to learn a lot, New to Collecting just received my 03 License:thup:

Hey, all. Just joined up. I have a small collection of varied military weapons, an AMD-65, a FN-FAL, a CZ-52 Tokarev, and now a 98 Mauser. I'm trying to find a reasonably priced replica of a ZF 41 scope, and some other odds and ends. I started with a sporter from a pawn shop, bought an old mil stock, and now the mauser looks like it's much happier.

I have a #4 Sniper rifle. A fellow from Australia looked at it at a gun show and confirmed it as a Holland and Holland conversion, it also appears to be one of the first dozen or so to be converted. I don't know what it's worth but a "Dick" at the show offered to clean all of the greenish-bronze paint off it. He said it would improve the value. Should I have let him?

Hello all. I've recently joined after weeks of browsing; very nice site and the topics have all been well worth reading. Best regards to all.

HI. My name is Marc, and I am a military (mostly WW2) weapons fan. I stumbled upon this site after a friend of mine was given an Enfield No1Mk2 revolver in near perfect condition. He was unable to find out what a marking on the cylinder stood for. I still have not found it. Anyone know what "BMLI" stands for? I am assuming it is a marking denoting the manufacturer, or possibly an arsenal marking?

Anywho, I plan on spending some quality time on here and learning some stuff. Cheers!

Hi, from wi owen a gun shop . A am a gunsmith.

New guy here.

Have stuff that I shoot and been reloading since the mid-60's.

Can't think of anything clever to say.

Here is a nice milsurp. Please excuse the picture quality.

I'm sure that there a lots of folks here that recognize this.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../SA18661-1.jpg

vintage weapons from that era...lugers, nambus, swiss, and the garand..
as patton said, the finest battle implement ever devised...

Hello. I am new here and interested in learning more about the 1903 and its variants. Thanks!

hi:my name is mychevy and i am new here.

Hello,

I'm a new member to the site and just looking around to see how it works.

Hello, I am Spc Steve Watson. I am not new to collecting surplus weapons but at the present time I do not own any. I am hoping to start up again in the next few months. I have always enjoyed the Garand, 03A3 and Krag. I shall draw on you experts out there for some good info. I am a big collector of WWII items mostly from the Pacific theater.

:madsmile: Greetings all, Just came across your site.

Hello everyone, new member just saying 'Hello'. From SE Mass. Am looking forward to this site. Thanks.

Hi, I'm a retired police officer (66) from the deep, deep south. I have always been interested in long guns (military) of all nations. I kind of got away from it for a few years but I have four Grandsons who are always asking questions and they rekindled my interest. I won't go into exactly what I have at this time except to say that it is extensive. I once held a FFl but was badgered by so many folks who wanted me to purchase weapons for them that I turned it in. I am now applying for a C&R just for my collection. I am married to a rich woman so even though she's getting old, I'm going to keep her. I was an active hunter, fisherman but a sudden illness a few years ago has left me slightly mobility impaired but I decided to make a few hunts with my son, son-in-law and grandsons this year even if they have to drag me. Well that's about it. Between the military and the police department I was in uniform from 19 to 58 and I loved every minute of it.

Hi. I am a member of a Military Rifle Club here in Australia. My favourite rifle is the US model Eddystone M1917 designed originally by Enfield. What a great rifle!

This is a good site to exchange information and buy parts. Any other M17 fans out there?

Hi all, I'm in the UK and have been shooting (field and competition) since the age of ten - I'm now 50. I own a K98 sniper in 8x57 which I use in classic competitions over here at Bisley. I'm looking to get a good representative M1903 again to use in classic comps also. My friend has recently purchased the M1903 that was discussed on your forums here back in April I think - I have a number of photos of it if there's any interest. I'm looking to learn as much as I can from this most informed of forums - many thanks in advance. Regards to all.

Hey guys

New to this forum. Collect Canadian milsurp. Am in Alberta.

Look forward to exploring the site

Cheers

Colin

Hello;
New here, but am other boards.
Reside near Fort Worth, Texas
Main area is in Enfields though I have a 1903a3 which I shoot in CMP Matches and a MAS 36 simply because it is funky and strange and I shoot it well.
Cheers
Paul

Hello all,

I am glad to have found this site. It was an accident. I was looking for the second time for a new front site for an Underwood Carbine. I tried to find one high enough and ordered one but it was not high enough to get the LC72 Ball ammo down on the target. So looking for another site I found your web site. It looks very interesting.

take care

Hallo all, been a shooter for 40 yrs and my primary interest is bolt action military rifles although i do own a MkIV .455 Webley too.

Great site you have here,

claus

Hello everybody!

I am an Austrian a reloader and hunter. I reload all my ammunition!! I have been working in production of small arms ammunition in a well reputated company - there I decided to reload -guess why!?:rolleyes:
I reload pistol and rifle calibers from 25 ACP up to 50 AE and 22 Hornet to 458 Magnum.

Military calibers are 6,5x52 Carcano, 6,5x55 Swedish, 308, 30 06, 7x57, 8x57 and 303.
military pistol cqaliber 9mm Bergman, 45 Acp 9x19.

I am a fan of hunting with milspec rifles but do also sporterize them even if some of you might not like that idea so much.

Hope to meet interesting gun nuts here

all the best to all of you

Joe

Hello I just wanted to say I just stumbled accross the forum and I am looking forward to reading , learning, and hopefully contributing as well. Started collecting military arms not too long ago and it has been a fun hobby so far.

Thanks

Dustin

I recently began 'collecting' firearms, and it's like a whole new addiction. But it's so much fun. I currently have: one SVT-40 (Tula 1942), one Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1 (1942, two groove barrel), one Savage 17HMR (for ****s and giggles) and one Short Land Pattern Brown Bess. I will try and put up some pictures real soon.

Hello everyone,I'm a newbie.Ijust got back from gunsmith to have G.I. C-stock and hand guard fitted and smooth body bolt head spaced. I but miiled parts on (Rem 03-A3) to make a home made match rifle,we'll see.

Hi, I just made my way over from CGN and am excited to join this board. I'm still new to the firearms community and am interested in USGI 1911A1's and Browning Hi-Power pistols.

Hi everyone, My name is Joe and I have an interest in WW2 German weapons. I recently became the owner of a nice P-08 S/42. It's a nice collectable and even better shooter.
I was surprised that the recoil is mild compared to my Glock. I enjoy field stripping and cleaning it after every shooting session. Oh yeah, It's also an accurate weapon at 20 ft.
I will respond to emails from others on the forum.