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Hello,
I have a long while ago posted and chatted in person with a number of members of the 1903 Springfield Forum. I have been away just finished a recall from Army retirement. Served two more years.
I collect and shoot M1 Garand, M1 carbine, 1903 springfield, and other assorted miltary and old sporting rifles and handguns.
Robert Grabler
hello everyone,
I am a younger collector(14) so i do not collect guns, i started about a week ago with a lot of air force bades, but i collect any type of american/canadian/nazi badges, medals, knives, bayonets, empty cassing, ammo boxes and anything else. but for the short time i have been collecting i find i have a good collection.
Hey Guy and Gals,
Just a new person from Vermont (yes that is a state) saying Hi. Glad to be aboard.
thanks
Ric
Hi! New to some of the MilSurp stuff, so bear with me. I'm an FFL holder, do gun shows, belong to the local conservation club, NRA, etc. Reload, recyle spent bullets into sinkers, shotgun slugs, ingots. Shoot some of the common milsurp calibers; 7.62x54R, 7.62x39, .45acp
.223, etc. Just bought an Enfield #4 MK 1 that I'll probably ask some dumb questions about.
Have a couple Norinco SKS's, AK, revolvers and pistols. Have a S&W 457 that not much info seems to be around for.
"Protect your freedom at ALL costs; our forefathers thought it worth the effort. The dunderheads in Washington are chipping away at it. By whatever means necessary..."
Hi all, I spent 22 years in the Marine Corps, 18 of them as a scout sniper. I have been working in the private market for the last 10 years doing much the same thing for a lot more money. Just got back from two years in the sand box. :cool:
Hello all.
I am 67 and have developed this obsession.
I see old rifles and I want them !
I now own two Lee Enfields, one 8mm Mauser, one Norinco SKS, two Mosin-Nagants and just
lately obtained a Carcano Carbine 6.5x52mm.
Oh yes - and a 7.62x25mm Tokarev pistol.
DoctorBill
Hello fellow forum members.
I have just recently started collecting milsurps, it is a great thing to be able to get information on milsurps from forums like this. I look forward to spending time here.
Thanks
Hi, All I am a newby to Milsurp Forums but have had my 6.5 91/28 Carcano since 1965. I have beat it badly just storing it in some rough storage buildings. I am now in the process of restoring it. Hopefully I won't do any more damage to it. I quit firing it shortly after I bought it, I had two mil surp cases split at the rim and cooked my forehead. At the time my local gun shops wouldn't carry Carcano ammo so I just put it away. Many relocations and the move from So Cal to East Texas really banged up the stock and browned the bluing. I am repairning the stock now and will see about restoring the bluing when I finsh the stock.
This site is now pretty slick and I'm very much hoping that I can BS and trade with fellow connoisseurs of the old and greasy instruments of war. We Canucks might labour under different levels of bureaucracy but nothing could make me happier than banging away with a 90 year old smoke pole that has probably seen a ton more sh*t than I'll ever see, even in LE....
There are still bargains out there that just require a little TLC and parts knowledge to make them shine on the range. 'Sporterize' is just an idiots way of saying 'bugger-up'.
My two cents, chamber on amigos....
Hi all....just found this place and wanted to do the intro post....then some heavy reading!
My name is Andy and I am in NW Ohio about 30 minutes from the CMP North Store.
I Hope to add positively to the forum.:D
hi guys my name is adrian i come from wales i own a lee enfield no4 mk1 longbranch .i hope by joining this site the members will be kind enough to help me with my rifle thanks .ade
Been into surplus firearms as long as I can remember! Been enjoying shooting them as well! I have participated at Camp Perry In the National Matches since the 90's and really enjoy it. Great site!
Hi I am new to the forum. I am 66, retired and mess with military rifles, 1911s, S&W 13s,64s,65s, Browning HI Powers and the like.
Hey, just found this place. I'm more of a black rifle guy but I own a SA Garand, a Longbranch No4 Mk1 Enfieldand and I just picked up a NPM carbine from the CMP. (one of the last 100 or so)
From now on I think I'll be concentrating on stuff from the CMP until they run out.:lol:
Greetings from fisho-123,I have been collecting militaria for the past 30 years,I am a disabled Vietnam Veteran,my main collecting field is Boer War and WW1,mostly medals and trench art.Recently I was shown a Lee Enfield 303 Sniper Rifle,it is marked Lithgow 1916,and on the butt is marked M/A either 1 or 7/.45,it is fitted with the cheek piece and scope mounts.the serial number of the rifle is 48880,can anyone tell me anything of the history of this rifle and if I decide to buy it how much should I pay??any information would be appreciated.
Hello everyone,
This is my first time posting here and I just had a question or two about a Ka-Bar i've had for quite some time now. I got this from my father many years ago and never really gave it much thought until recently. On one side of the blade is marked Ka-Bar the opposite side USN MK-2. I've done some looking on the internet but did not realize how many different styles/ models there were. How can I go about getting a positive id on this and a possible time frame. Thanks for any input.
Hi all , daze here
i'ts nice to meet you all, when i do 8)
Hi there, I'm new to this site and have been looking for some info on some rifles that I've gotten over the years. I would be grateful for some help.
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Does anyone know about BSA small action 220 l rifles.
Howdy, Just got my first 03-a3 and was doing a little research. It was most informative.
Hi, I'm Toby & I'm a gunnut
Have been a hanger-on and registered.
A general question about come-ups for Service Rifle. Long ago, I recall a thread by Master Po?? on the old CSP website that had general elevation comeups for all service rifles - M1/3006, M14 with M872?? ammo and AR 15.
Would someone supply? Thanks, Tom
Hello, I am a new member from the Pittsburgh, PA area. I own a M1 carbine 'Bring Back' that my father brought back after fighting in the Bulge and other theaters. We had 250 rounds he brought back too, that I shot already unfortunately, and it has an Underwood barrel stamped 12-43 and a STD. Prod. Receiver also the cross cannon stamp on the butt and a small 'P' stamped on the top middle of the barrel. How can I find out if this is an original, a Gov. rebuilt? Did they use different company parts when they built the originals? Where else do I look for markings? It does not look like it ever had a bayonet lug, which to me helps verify it was not a gov. rebuilt modified on most after WWII. It has only 2 rivets holding the hand stock and top wooden part together not four. I was told that is a good sign too. It has the slide safety and flip up sights also. I would like to know what I have and what it is worth. My son hit a plastic gallon milk bottle right under the lid at 100 yards, though he was trying for the cap. So it shoots well still. Thanks and I hope to hear from some of you on this. Brian
Testing, 1, 2,3.
Interested in WW2 small arms. Thanks.
GAP
Hi folks,
I recently acquired a pair of 1935 Modele Brazilian mausers in 7 mm that are in mint condition, unfired, one is still in the grease, and other has been somewhat cleaned up. Both are totally matching numbers with the matching bayonet and scabbords. I have a line on a third rifle in a similar condition, but without the bayonet. I will get pictures of all three and attach ASAP.
These were imported to Alberta in the early 70's and sold for about $150.00 ca with bayonet and an actual target. I talked with the fellow who sold them and he said they occasionally still show up, but most have been either fired or converted to sporters.
While i'm not a collector, I still appreciate quality and these old rifles are incredible. I wish we could yet workmanship like this now.
The rifle that has been cleaned up is missing the butt plate and screws as well as the action bolts but I believe they are retrievable.
Any thoughts as to fair market value?
Ralph
Howdy from Texhoma - (Texas up along the Red River near Ok)
Started pretty young with a Japanese 7.7 that my Dad or his twin brother took off Okinawa. Started buying in the late 1960's with a Brit 303 because I could not afford anything else and they were very reasonable. Started reloading when I got out of Navy for first time and was headed into the Army. Started casting about 2 years later. My brother and I load for about +40 different calibers and we are masters of none. But do have a nodding acquaintance with some Military from - Japanese- US- Italian- Austrian- Swiss- French- Spanish- Czech- Turk- Soviet- German and Chinese. Whatever was cheap : ) I am and econoMISER
I am grateful to be here looking forward to learning more
Joe
Hello from Troy, OH. I'm Mike, a retired USAF Cheif Master Sergeant as a medic (86-07) - I am Desert Shield/Storm and OIF/OEF veteran and have always loved US military history and have been collecting on and off for many years. I love all thing related to US militaria and weapons.
Hello from the People's Demokratik Republik Of Victoria ( Australia )
Found this place whilst looking for no4 7.62 conversion parts and decided to stay on.
I have mainly Enfields, No1 MkIII*, No4 Mk1, No4 Mk1 7.62 range rifle which I am making functional again and sporting stuff.
I have already learned heaps by just browsing ... looking forward to learning more.
Jeff
Hello all,
I recently joined this forum when I purchased my first M1 Carbine, a 1943 Rock-Ola, which is currently my latest obsession. Hope to find some good info here and maybe some parts as well. BTW, which is the most accurate book on these guns? I have several and there seems to be conflicting opinions. Thanks!
Joe
I have what appears to be a never fired M-1 made in 1941 with all correct and (presumably) original parts. Has correct date on barrel with British proof marks (crown NP 18 tons among other markings) All metal parts appear new with exception of some black flaking from gas tube. Have offer of $3,000, should I let it go or is it likely worth much more if advertised correctly with good photos?
I'm new here but surely not new to the shooting forums of the net.
Just picked up a 03A3, with cut down stock, but all the rest is in order and I'm looking for lots of information on restoring it to a 1942 Remington 03A3 service rifle!
Anyway hello to all.
Deaf
47 y o Western Canadian, new to milsurp research and wanting to start entry level collecting.
Truly appreciate being here,again thanks.
62 years old and love anything older then me relating to firearms
Hello everyone. New member here from Southern California. I'm a huge military history nut my whole life. Retired Air Force (1987-2007). Still work for the Air Force in civil service. Used to shoot a lot as a kid growing up and shot just about everything from Black Powder Colt Walkers to of course M16s. Still have my first rifle (Browning BL-22) my dad bought for me back when I was about 10 years old.
Now I'm looking to buy two rifles I've always wanted and never got around to it.
M1 Garand
1903 Springfield
I'm here to read as much as possible on these rifles.:thup:
New to this site. Looks like lots of info available. Have a lot of reading ahead it looks like. From what I've seen so far apprears to be friendly people here.
Hi All!
New member since August, I live in SE Minnesota along the Mississippi River.
US Navy 1961-1964, Law Enforcement 1968-1998.
I started collecting M1 Garand's for me three kids after I retired and I also enjoy researching the M1 Garand.
I also enjoy shooting and collecting black powder weapons, and in the old days I did some competition black powder shooting.
I believe the Milsurps site is great!! There is a wealth of experience and knowlege with the members!
Newish member, first post. M1 Carbine and M-14 owner. Aspiring Garand owner.
Greetings
Hi. I'm one of those guys who has been a member for a good while, never posted anything, and finally gets emails from the forum asking him if he's okay. Sorry about that. I do like what you've done to the place, and I'll stick around and actually contribute occasionally this time. Thanks.
New guy here, just purchased an M1A loaded shoots great........great site...Manny
Saying hello from Spring Tx. Glad to be here and look forward to learning from everyone. I have been a small arms fanatic from birth, but isn't everyone?
Thanks
PS. My Dad was a bombardier on a B-24 in WW2 and today is the 1 year anniversery of his death. Thanks Pops!!!!
riverm,
Thank you for your service to our country in the Navy and also as a LEO. I am a new M1 Garand owner and can't find info fast enough. Look forward to reading your posts as I'm sure you have many interesting stories.
Hi,
I suppose to introduce myself... Hi!
I got interested in Brens and ended up on this site and found a lot of interesting things! Looks like there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here, and thanks for helping make this site possible.:dancingbanana:
globaltrader
I am looking for a complete stock for my EddyStone Rifle.
Thanks,
Larry
Hello to all.
Steve from the Atlanta GA area.
I collect Garand, M1 Carbine, Vintage bolt and shoot all in the CMP matches.
Also shoot high power and bullseye pistol. Looks like there is a lot here to spend my $$$ on!
Hello group! I found my way over here after having been on the old Culver's site quite some time ago. Seems I had gotten lost since then somehow, so I guess I'll start over again as "the new guy". :wave:
Former C&R holder and been collecting for a number of years. No new additions to the collection though since that pretty much ended when my employment did. But I can still enjoy what I do have..... :D
So -- what's the latest in the milsurp world? How is everyone? Well I hope.
Wam, my names initials. Thought i posted a hello, a while back. Also, i am not shouting with capitals. I find it easier to read caps on screen. Someone told me caps was shouting. Also, have rheumatoid arthritis, typing difficult. I enjoyed going over the site the amount i did. Last night i happened apon the"lewis and clark air gun". Remarkable! In the 60's i always wanted a .177 seridan blue streak. Looks like i can modify the .22 crossman c02 i got for christmas, instead of the sheridan. I am 59 yrs. Old. Got my first rabbit when i was 12 or 13. Used iver johnson 12 ga. Single. Bagged it about 150 ft. From here in 1963. I am in the city now, damned immenint domain laws of nc. Unconstitutional. Cannot shot these days. Can lift a small calibre pistol, barely. Brought up out in the country, piedmont north carolina. Used to be pretty handy, with firearms, recurve bow and throwing knife. No fun anymore. The reason i searched on line about firearms was to find out the history and monetary value of a 1903-a3 camp perry match model. I purchased it from a ww11 army col. In 1968-9. Thats what he said it was. It was manufactured by remington. It has a lyman peep site. Had an impressive grouping at 2 and a half power line towers. Do not know actual distance. Did not fire it allot. Good ammo was to expensive and more affordable military surplus nato, was steel jacketed and not good for barrel, i was told. So with rheum. Arth. And being on disability i have to consider selling it. Someone told me the nra could provide the history of the 03 from its serial #. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Arms are giving out now. Going to soak in cool water. Posting......wam
Looks like CAP. letters are programed out of posts....WAM
Newbie to the Forum from Holland.
Great to be here at this great forum.
I want to learn more about Military Firearms and I see a lot of other stuff that interest me.
So that's why I'm here.
Shooting BSA L1A1 for fun and Browning B325 for clay.
Greetz. :thup:
A new member to this site. Am a 71 year old Canadian Army and Canadian Forces veteran, with 37 years service (Regular Force) and four years Supplementary Ready Reserve. Joined in 1957, a member of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, and a life member of my Regiment, the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's). She was the youngest of Queen Victoria's daughters, and Princess Anne is Colonel-In-Chief of the Regiment, and a very active one at that. Have been collecting and accumulating since 1958.
"Regi Patriaeque Fidelis"
Major (Retired) E P Pavelich "Pav" to everyone
......not to forums,but at least this one...:wave:...I'll be back on more later and post some pics here and there,but for now just dropping in to say Hi:D....been collecting Milsurps for ages...am a Vietnam era Navy vet (and if I hadda -I'd do it all over again;))....also love to cook...and eat...and.....oh,just look at my profile:rolleyes::lol:....favorites in my collection include US rifles,German Mausers,and Mosin Nagants-'specially Finn'd ones...:D:D:D...you'll be hearing and seeing more eventually....below is a quick shot I took yesterday of one of my Garands-I got tired of having indoor photos of them so I grabbed this one along with genuine WW2 steel pot and took this-aint the greatest since all I had was a cellphone camera-but it worked...;)
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....and I have NO clue as to how or why that gobbldygook showed up next to th pic I attatched!
hello all I'm new to the milsurp collecting community and just got my first m1 garand
Hi, I am new to this forum and new to my AIA rifle. So far it has been awesome with hand loads i have made for it !
Thanks!
:clap:
dave752935 & straine..... where ya'all from ?
Hello. I am new to this forum and to the world of gun collecting... and gun ownership really.
Looking forward to conversing with fellow collectors. I have allot to learn so I will be asking many a question.
Medic 196th LIB '1/1 ACR' 67-68 RVN
General interest in military weapons
Have weapons from Revolution to Viet Nam in modest collection:wave::wave:
Hello all,
My name is Todd Koonce, and for the time being, I am the new guy around these parts. I am a full-time gunsmith and an avid collector and shooter. I am a member of many of the forums, because I enjoy sharing ideas with like-minded individuals, and these places provide information that you just cannot find anywhere else.
Most of the firearms I am interested in, and work on in my shop are on the more modern or more common side of things, but I was recently bit by the SMLE bug. In my searches for information and in conversation with a member of my hometown forum, I was pointed here. I look forward to meeting and conversing with you all, thank you in advance for all of your answers to my future questions. I will do my best to help out when I can too.
-Todd
Hello all,
I worked in the Design and Development Department at RSAF Enfield from 1969 to the closure in 1988, but in the Small Arms Ammunition section. As a rifle shooter I took a keen interest in the Lee-Enfield conversions and general weapon developments, as well as the history of the factory. Still pursue this, although I don't do much shooting nowadays. If there are matters on which I can give informed input I will be pleased to contribute.
I'm John Spence just checking in to say "hi". If I live to be 100, I'll never have enough guns!
I'm looking forward to using this site, esp about German firearms.
Best to all.
jbs/
Hello everyone new member here great site.
Hey, Ive recently begun collecting military surplus rifles and well
its a bit addicting....
and its no fun being an addict by yourself, Ill be posting pictures and such soon!
I first met the M1 carbine about 40 years ago, when a friend got one from the CMP (or whatever it was called in those days) for $20. I finally just got my own from the CMP a couple of weeks ago. It cost a bit more than $20, even allowing for inflation, but it is sure worth it.
I'm not into milsurp that much really, I just like the M1 a lot. Thanks for running a great website.
Very new to this, forums and typing
thanks for the welcome
i'm Nick
UK born and bred, Manchester
i have an interest in Lee Enfield Enforcer's
dont yet own one but looking
would like any threads or info pointing me in the right direction
recently got my licence and now own Ruger 10/22, Ruger M77 .308
also interested in 44 underlevers
thats it for now and once again thanks for the welcome
Nick
Hey everybody, another transplant. The new site looks great. I usually tend to stay into the US mil surplus- so far a m1903, m1917, m1, a couple(4) m1carbines, m1a, ar's and a few others, look forward to the future chats
74 yr old new member, Champaign IL.
Retired teacher coach, active supporter of our 2A rights.
Enrolled here while trying to gather info re: a meager battle rifle collection that I have.
You can find me on Illiinoiscarry.com.
Hi everyone. I collect military gear as a hobby and just looking for another place to join for information.
Hi guy's i am Bal from BC i am a new on this forum just whana say Hello
hello..new member on deck...
Hello all, it's been a long while since I visited this wonderful site. Attending a gun show this last month has got me interested in my old service rifles. My son and I share a small collection of older rifles such as Garands, carbines, and Moisin-Nagants. What brought me here today was to seek information for an Armalite AR-18 that was given to me by my father-in-law. His dad apparently knew some folks that worked in the Armalite factory in Costa Mesa in the 60's. He was a police officer in that part of California during the 60's as well.
Hello gentlemen (and any ladies that might be out there) -
Just fell off the turnip truck here - about as new as they come.
USN veteran, Gunnersmate GMT2 , '76 - '80
college degrees, teacher, currently teaching college kids how to become HS shop teachers - they call them "Technology Education teachers" in my part of the world.
Special interest in weapons and their design - simply following the idea of "form follows function" - nothing there without a reason.
Looking forward to learning from you -
Chris
I found this site while searching several times for M1 info, thought I'd join up and hang out for a while.
Mike
Hi To All, New to this site Live in Ontario. Own a 303 cal LB1945 #4Mk1, and a few accessories for it. Will be attempting to work some loads with both cast & FMJBT shortly. Should be fun to see what this honey can do. PS gettin up there in years been retired since 04Regrds to all, BWB:wave:
Welcome and pray scatter the pearls freely and we'll try not to step on them! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by enscien
Hello to everyone, I'm a ST.Louis boy, I'm new to this sight. I'm looking for some info on a M1 carbine. I'm trying to find out the maximum chamber pressure for the M1 Carbine. I want to build a wildcat cartridge with the same spec's as the .357 Mag. (43,000 CUP) MAX. or less. Can anyone out there help me with this info.?
Hello everyone, got linked to this site the other night when persuing sten gun building, got totally enthrawled in some posts here that did a complete build from start to finish.
I would love to build my own sten, and am looking forward to see how much info I can access on here from some very experienced people. We reside in central alberta and target shoot a variety of guns.
Thanks.
Jim
Hi. Found the website by chance. I'm an enhusiast of military arms. So far 8 M1 carbines, one Garand, an Auto-Ordnance Tommygun copy, 5 1911-A1's, a Walther P-38, a Remington 1903-A3, K98 Mauser, a 24/47 Mauser, 3 M44 Moisins, a 91/30 Moisin, and one each AK-47 and AK-74.
I just wanted to say hello; I just joined this site and reside in the great state of Indiana. My primary interest is in the 1922, 1922 MI and the M2 rifles. I'm hear to observe and learn.
Ron Hampton
Hi everyone,
I figured I ought to get 1 post under my belt here. Love Milsurp guns. Have several. Latest is a K98 and I'm saving up for a '03 Springfield. My favorite so far has been my WWII Garand. It looks like you have some great information here.
Jeff
Hey everyone. Just bought my first 1903A3 at a gun show on Saturday. It is a Smith Corona, reciever and barrel match and barrel was made in 6/43. The stock was refurbished at Red River Arsenal. Only other mark on stock is a P in a block square. Can I assume it was refurbished after the war? I think the bolt may be Remington though the stamps aren't clear. Also I didn't have any headspace gauges but do have a Hornady COAL gauge. The length from the bolt face to the bullet kissing the grooves is 3.383" As a reference I measured my M70 winchester and it is 3.283" Am I good to go or is that too excessive. Would really like to take her for a spin this weekend. Thank you, Mike
new member, first post...heavy admin here!
Hello all. I am new to this. Haven't posted on forums before, but have been 'lurking' and reading / learning. I have 3 Mausers: 7.65mm 1891 Argentino (long rifle), 7mm 1895 Chileano (short carbine with saddle ring) and a 8mm 1940 K Kale Turk (long rifle). I shoot them all, along with my 12 gauge Savage 720 & Ruger 10/22. I reload for all the Mausers & really enjoy the craftsmanship the 2 Loewe's (the 1891 & 1895 both manufactured in 1895) exhibit. :wave:
Hi
It's Don Macintyre from Murray House Militaria. Starting to make contact on Milsurps again. I have been online for awhile. Thanks to the many people who bought books from me in the post.
Cheers
Don
Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum but not new to collecting military surplus. I purchased my first m1 helmet in 1961. It was in a pile of helmets on the floor of the local surplus store. I had saved my allowance of 50 cents a week for a month and proudly walked in to make my purchase. The owner and a friend were behind the counter and told me to help myself. They really got a kick of me trying on those helmets. That was the start of years of interest in ww11. The variety of topics on this forum is what caught my interest rather than the one or two dedicated topics on other forums.
I hope that i can contribute something along the way while learning from you!
Thanks,
Glenn
Glad to find your forum here, after being directed via a thread on UN/US export bans. You have a great site here! I read and get involved in Australian gun politics, and collect a few bits of old iron. Also a member at British Miltaria, Australian Hunting Net and Black Powder Forums and many others under the same handle.
Hi everyone , I'm a collector and shooter living in la belle France , on a very tight budget . Perhaps , when the need arises , there will be someone to help and advise me with my hobby .
Of course I will endeavour to do like-wise .
Hi Everyone: Nice to be a member of what looks to be a great site. I live in good old Sunny Buffalo, N.Y. area. Learning how to use a friends computer, Can't wait to get my own setup-so I can learn alot on the Collecting od Various Moisin/Nagant Rifles and other "Items" in my Collection. I love my target shooting-Have had my CCW-Permit in good old gun friendly!!! NYS- for more than 30 years, also CCW's permits in Penn-& Florida.
Hi guys, long time 1903 guy here, just starting to use some forums.
Hobby Gunsmith and Hobby Web Site develper, what a pair, go figure.
You will hear more from me later.
Tom
Hi, concerned about all the negative remarks that I have read about George because I recently ordered a Rock-Ola recoil plate from him. Is he selling repo. carbine recoil plates? Also I ordered and received a complete type five Winchester trigger housing. According to Riesh's 6th edition it appears to have all the correct parts for a Winchester carbine in the 5.7 mil. range. I did notice a small number 59 mark in front of the trigger guard and push saftey. Called him and he said Winchester did mark their trigger housings in that manner. Owned for some time several carbines, m1's and 1911a1's. First time ordering parts and hope I haven't made a mistake. Great forum, perhaps I should have read more of the posts before deciding on a parts source.
Hi everybody
Hello Everyone,
I am Don from Australia and very happy to join you. I own a Lee Enfield Savage No4 Mark1(U.S Property), I have lots of questions to ask. For now I say, see you later.
Don.
Hello Folks: Another Californiano, I've been collecting military weapons since 1956, and have focused on German and other WW11 era snipers and earlier types for the last 10 years. I'm also interested in G/K 43s' as well as all German pistols, with a focus on Broomhandles and Lugers. Just another old fart with more time than sense. I exhibit at a local show, sometimes sell off a duplicate. Very interested in buying Ajack ZF 39 scopes. I'm a moderater on Robert Spielauers forum, retired, live in the S.F. Bay area, doin' fine.
Hi there
Well, figured it was about time I joined up here. New to the board, but not new to the forum community :)
Based out of Calgary, I'm finding my interest really does not lie with hunting rifles...what turns my crank are pistols and old mil-surp rifles. Among others, I've rescued two horribly bubba'd Lee Enfields , one of which had the world's worst attempt at checkering I have ever seen. Literally, I think the guy used a bastard file to carve some shape resembling a crooked diamond pattern into the wood. A 1/2 blind monkey spaced out on quaaludes and whiskey could have done a better job. Regardless, I'm just finishing getting my 1918 MkIII* back to something approaching it's original state, and the Aussie Lithgow is well...maybe staying as a sporter until I can find the right wood for it.
The Swiss K31 I recently acquired is in excellent shape, and it shoots like nothing I've ever owned. With MilSurp GP11 ammo, we can hit a wee little gong at 300m over iron sights. Hey, I'm not 21 anymore, and my right eye is my bad eye, but damm! Can that rifle shoot!
Of course, no collection is complete without a good old fashioned Tula refinished SKS :)
Newest plaything is a 1942 vintage TT33 Tokarev that I've been messing about with. Just finished reloading 50 rounds of starline brass; it shot well and fairly accurately, but the lead nosed bullets we're using are catching on the feedramps. They're a bit worn. Need to find a FMJ 86 gain bullet now :)
Anyhoo, cheers to all! I look forward to learning lots more from you folks!
Good morning all. While not new to firearms, I am new to collecting and have never joined a chat room. I live in Virginia and it takes a while toget "chatty". I don't even know how to get a little character but an old nickname on the job is huff so maybe someone can help me get a character?
Bruce
I'm from Australia & although a gun owner I'm new to collecting (and chat rooms). Interested in anything to do with the Owen Machine Carbine.
Cheers
:)Hi folks I`m a newbi here from N.C. I`ve been a gun person all my life & although I`ve had a 1917 for many of years, I`m just getting around to shooting it. I have some questions about it & hope to get some answers here. Will post them later.
Greetings all,
My name is Bob(bob v) and I just joined the site. From what I've read so far,there's some great info here. I just got interested in collecting and shooting military rifles a little while ago and can't wait to learn more. So far I've managed to get an Arisaka T-99,Series 32 with all matching #'s and parts except the dust cover and a .22 cal. Mauser type trainer in perfect condition. I'll be makeing this site one of my daily stops in cyberspace. Talk to you all soon.....bob v
Howdy, my name is Dan and i'm pretty much a collector of all things milsurplus. I'm currently residing in Louisville, KY.
Hello,
I have been wanting to join the site for awhile. Hope to learn a lot from everyone on the site.
Cheers.
Hello All,
I am an amateur machinist, milsurp gunsmith and beginning collector. Looking to increase my knowledge of the fascinating field of militry surplus.
Thanks, Quonah
Hi Guys,
Neat site you have here, looking forward to a virtual stroll through it.
"bobofthedesert"