Hello there
New member here. Been collecting close to 30 years but this is first time on a forum. Mainly into about anything WWI & II.
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Hello there
New member here. Been collecting close to 30 years but this is first time on a forum. Mainly into about anything WWI & II.
I have just recently purchased am M1 Garand in so so condition. I am in the Sarasota Fl area and am looking for some advice on restoring. It was manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1944. Thanks
John
Glad to join up, Lots of knowledge to be gain.
Why does Yooper's site not work? Tremendous amount of knowlegde in all things SKS.
Hello all. Im a 1919a4 beltfeed shooter, and I reload in volume.
New member - I have a few ex-military rifles WWI German Mauser, a WWII Springfield Garand + M1 Carbine (QHMC). I am currently doing research on the M1.
Hi everyone,
I am new shooter and a new owner of a milsurp rifle. I cant wait for the snow drifts to melt so I can get out to the range.
I'm a new member and looking forward to participating. I'm especially interested in the M1 Garand.
can you use a jacketed round in a martini henry
Hello all, just signed up to the forum. Looks like a lot of great information to be had on this site.I have a modest collection of new and old handguns. I would say 18 to 20 at last count. I would have to say my two Colts, one old and one older are my pride and joy. A short limited history may be in order as not to bore you on my first post. My old Colt and I were born in the same year 1942 and not to great a distance from each other. Me in historic Boston, him in Hartford Conn. I am of Irish descent. He or she is a Colt 1911A1 who loves to be held in a hand that it seems to be mated too. My older Colt is a model 1860 .44cal. revolver. The s/n tells me the year of birth was 1862. She has a nice silver-grey patina, action works fine, serial numbers all match. I would like to know a lot more about this old Colt. I hope many in the forum will be able to fill in the blanks for such a great piece of history. Thanks for being here. Be well...Tony
Hi everyone I live in Canada and like to hunt and I like will meat and I also like to go target shooting. I was born up in wilderness . and my mom was Inuit and my dad was born in france . but now i live in Canada. One of my favorite rifle is lee enfield 303
I used to be in the Canadian army .
Greetings:
I am a 35 year collector in the Toronto area, enjoying finding & restoring military vehicles. dewats, and radio gear.
I'm new to the site and just wanted to say hello.
Vic
hello everybody.Im a retired air traffic controller from northern ILL who shoots military style rifles.Just joined your forum and wanted to say hello. BILL
Hi, I am P. Andersen from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and I have been collecting and trading military surplus guns and memorabilia for about 40 years. Very keen on the conflicts from mid 19th century to the end of WW2
Hello everyone.
I am a retired Canadian Infantry Sgt, and a wee bit of a history buff. I have over the years collected a wide array of miscellaneous crap that I thought was neat at the time, and now just clutters my life. I am looking to sell most of it, but have very little idea as to value...
I have a No.7 Rifle transit chest, in fair condition;
also a short (39") Bren Gun transit chest in good shape but repainted;
a plastic ammo carrier for two 84mm Carl Gustav RAP rounds; and
a plastic ammo carrier for four 60mm mortar rounds.
Anyone who wants these items and/or has a clue as to what they are worth is welcome to pm me.
Thank you
New Guy just want to say hi.
New to the M-1 just bought my first one, International Harvestor
Hi, all, New to this forum, been hunting and shooting for close to 50 yrs now . I like all the American military rifles and handguns. I like most anything that shoots. Good luck to all Thanks.
Hello, I am a CGN member. Also a NFA member. I am interested in most firearms, collecting and shooting.
Hi am new here, love all things .303 SMLE, have just started picking up a few rifles, and now because of my Surname am gaining an interest in Ross Rifles.
Great Site, full of knowledgeable people
Hello all. I'm a long time collector and hobbiest. 30+ years experience. Former ACW and WW2 reenactor and armorer. I still work on reenactor weapons and am well versed in most everything from matchlocks to MG-42's. I blank-adapt weapons and custom load blank ammunition. I ran across this site while searching for an extractor for a 1912 Steyr-Hahn that is being blanked. Looks like a fun site.
Hi everybody! looks like I'm the last noob on the scene right now.. :lol:
I'm from Italy, I'm a student in mechanical engineering and I've always been fascinated by technical aspect of military vehicles and weapons.
I found the forum while searching for Bren lmg blueprints... Commercial airsoft replicas are waaaaay too expensive, so I would really like to see what it would mean to try and build a softair replica.
I'm sure it will be a really nice time on the forum! :wave:
I've cruised the site a bit and decided it time to sign up, as I have the occasional question that research can't answer. I have a couple of unique Mausers, a sportered P-17, CAR-15 SP1, K-98, and an FN commercial sporter. The unique ones are a new unfired MAS 45A still in partial cosmoline gauze, and a DSM34 which was used by the Hitler Youth in the city of Jena, State of Thuringen, and is so stamped on the stock. I'm in need of a couple of parts for the 34 which I'll be putting out queries for soon along with pictures.
A short bio; late 60's, retired but still hunt and fish when I can, build the occasional piece of furniture, have my private pilots license and fly SEL, and love to tinker on just about anything that moves.
Only if you will forgive our near total ignorance of your beautiful language. I tried to find Coursac on my Michelin map, but it was not listed. I've visited Paris several times and taken holidays in the Perigord Noir around Beynac and Sarlat. Beautiful area and wonderful food.Quote:
Originally Posted by cro24
Im looking for ww2 arsenals during ww2,and the meaning of the letters on the stocks of rifles that through these rebuilds.I had a list but canot find it!I have a m1 carbine with TE on stock,I have no idea what that stands for.thanks,terry.
New member. I've been collecting/shooting military firearms for over 30 years. Enjoy shooting in DCM Highpower Rifle Matches. Just bought a Remington 1903A3 for the bolt action matches. Waiting on it's arrival.
NRA Endowment Member
Hello all,
I just registered on Milsurps this week. I recently bought a CMP Garand and it seems like no matter what I google, I end up back at this forum, excellent information and sooo much to learn.
Thanks,
Mike G
N.E. Ohio
hi. wondering if anyone can identify this.Attachment 21143
I am new to the collector,,,reenactor world
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hi,, I am new also. I am looking to buy from CMP soon,, also a garand,,, How was your experience with them? also,, what level did you get and are you happy with it? also about how long of a wait for it? thanks
First time on here! I am not sure where to go to post 2 items I have to sell.
Found this board while researching Combat Shotguns. I like what I see. Transplanted Aussie who served 6 years U.S. Army and married a West Texas girl who shoots like Annie Oakley. All three kids are fully trained.
nice site!
Hello everyone! :beerchug:
New one here. I bought my first non rimfire one year ago. It is a ROF No4.MkII & i love to shoot whit it. Actually, i was "taken over" - so next one in .303 (Lithgow SMLE) is on the way.
Regards,
Robert
PS - I hope you will have patience with my "G***le Translate" English :(
heya folks, been browsing for a while, lurking around the lee enfield sections. I've got a No1mk3*, an M91/30, a Lithgow model 1B s/s .22 and a browning Bl-22. Loving that Bulgarian surplus 7.62x54r right now!
Just wanted to stop by and say hello from NE Ohio. I'm a U.S.Navy vet. Also an avid shooter looking to expand my collection . So HELLO and hope I can contribute!
I have recently registered and am looking forward to all the info I can on the M14/M1A. I found this forum very educational in this regard. George Patton once said that the M1 was the best battle rifle ever, but he was not introduced to the M14. -Virginia resident.
Hi Folks
I'm pleased to be a new member and look foward to this wealth of information. I've been a shooter and collector of sorts for a long time and find the forums most interesting.
Hello! New member here. I've been collecting/shooting military bolt actions for awhile. I currently have enfields, springfields, mausers, and an arisaka. I look forward to using this forum to increase my knowledge of these rifles.
Shane:wave:
Hello from Central, WI. Just found this site this morning. Been collecting for about 5 years. I have mostly mosins, but a little of everthying else. Looking forward to another source of information about guns.
Hello to all: Name is Bill from Minnesota. I collect all types of guns and lately have been acquiring Yugo and Czech mausers. My latest addition is a #4 MK1 Enfield from SOG. It arrived very well preserved in cosmo-GOOD!!! All cleaned up and am amazed at the smoothness of the Enfield action. Have quite a few Mosin-Nagants and a lot of handguns-autos and wheelguns. Love my cz52s,M57s, and Polish Toks. Glad to be a member hear and hope to have some interesting exchanges of ideas.
Hi all, New here, started collecting about 35 years ago with an old Carcano.
New to this site, looking for a good to excellent 1917 stock to replace the broken one on my rifle, not really interested in aftermarket ones.
Anyone have any expierience with the bullpup stock for a M1A? Considering one to put on a Fed Ord M1A I picked up, think they look pretty slick. Could also use a couple of spare mags as well.
Thanks to all who have served!!!
Hutch
MSG, US ARMY Retired
Hi, all. This is my first post on what looks like a really interesting site.
I have been collecting and shooting various military weapons, on and off, for nearly forty years. I have gotten a lot more serious about it in the last twenty or so.
I started out with Mausers and soon realized there were just too many of them so narowed it to carbines and short rifles. A couple of the favorites, among the ones I have, are a KAR 71 and a Peruvian Model of 1935.
I also collect S&W revolvers and other single shot military rifles.
Looking forward to being more involved in my hobbies now that I am retired. Been in the world of collecting WWII weapons for 20 years and enjoy collecting M-1 Carbines, M-3's, M-4's, 1911-A1's, M-1 Garand's, and 1903-A3's. Will be setting up a small display of M-1 Carbine's at the Alabama Gun Collector's Association March 26th and 27th in Birmingham, Alabama. Tommy Phillips and Jim Brandt will also be displaying some of their Carbines. This show will be the AGCA's Militaria show with plenty of things to see.
Collect to preserve,
Doug Yates
Hello,
New member here. Have a 1943 M1 Carbine, 1898 Krag "Rifle/Carbine", and a 1920 Commercial DWM Alphabet Luger which I am doing research on. Inherited them from my Dad and now learning more about them.
Joined yesterday. Have an Enfield #5 "Jungle" Carbine purchased in 1964 as new surplus, fired it less than 100 rds since. Also an M1903 Springfield, a "low" numbered Rock Island that was given to me, likely not to be fired. Currently one month into my wait for a CMP Springfield Garand. U.S.A.F. 1966-70.
Hello everyone, Just checking in on the forum. Look forward to learning from you all.
Hi:
While I've been watching this forum for awhile, I've never posted before & found that I have to post a message in order to send a pm to other members. Well, here is my first post.
Although I haven't collected milsurps for about 30 years (my passion is now commercial Lee Speed sporters), I do have a Bonehill conversion Martini that I need to locate a few parts for.
Greetings from snow covered Ottawa, Ontario.
Have just registed to this site as I need to increase my technical knowledge on the 'toys' that I own.
Am soon to retire so can dedicate more time to my hobbies (once the kids are thru University), which are military vehicle restoration, WWII arms and uniforms, and of course target shooting - when in the military, I had the pleasure of neing and RSO and a SA coach, mind you the Howitzers were not something we laid down next to and spotted the shot.
Am looking forward to being a member.
Regards
Jeepdude
...thought I best join as my ears kept burning
Hope to put a few real names to user names & work out who is who...
ALL the WW2 & similar forums I am on under this name.
Keen to see what folk are up to
Jon
I'm a new member and have been collecting for around 25 years. My interest are in british equipment and firearms.
Howdy folks
I am a new Member, i just started collecting mostly hunting rifles.Always been interested in military rifles and guns.
Newbie from Calgary here. Got a couple Lee Enfields that still take deer regularly and Norwegian Krag 6.5 that couldn't hit a barn if you were inside it!!!!!! Love the forums
I joined a few years ago looking for info never posted just enjoy the reading thought i would finally say hello
jhog
Hi Everyone,
I'm new here. Ex Army medic and bitten by the milsurp bug badly three years ago. I love history that you can actually hold and use. I am currently working on an MBA in healthcare administration and try to get to the range as often as I can. I have been reading this forum for a long time and decided to join.
As a new member I would like to say hi to everyone.I have been a shooter and collector for 30
years and I am a member of the HBSA.I shoot and collect mainly Lee enfields and early
American cartridge weapons.
Hi
just a quick introduction I have been collecting enfield service rifles for about ten years have some space left in the cabinets so still on the look out for more!
Been collecting milsurps on a low level, occasional basis for over 40 years. My favorite is a Springfield '03-A4 which I got from a WW2 vet (Marine) who got several days on bread and water for trying to take it home when he was discharged in 1946. Surprisingly, when he was released from the brig, they gave him back all his belongings including the Springfield.
GusM
Discovered your site sometime into the third hour of trying to get a new hammer spring installed on my M1 Carbine. Was able to pick up some tips which led to a successful finish. I seriously thought I was going to be at it all night long--thanks for the assistance......JKL
I've been occasionally lurking for a while now, and after several reminders, I figured I should not just sit on the sidelines.
I have a meager collection of five Service Grade CMP M1's, 2 of them built up from barreled receivers when parts weren't so pricey. Interests include Shooting, hunting, handloading, fishing, etc.
I don't spend a whole lot of time on forums, as I'm way behind on loading ammo and getting in some all too infrequent trigger time, but I'm looking forward to the occaisional discussion if I have something worthwhile to contribute.
Any old-timer CMP forum members here?? I lost track of JohnEB and a few other old-timers after we stopped posting on the old CMP forum. I'd love to hear from them.
Have a great day all!
Dave
Hello,
I attached a picture of the extractor and frame from a used 1911A1 that I purchased. Not sure about the blob of metal on the end of both. Should it look like that? When assembled the rear end of the extractor wiggles like a fish.
wb3v
Hello,
I'm a new member to the site. I recently retired, and I hope to get more involved in collecting WWII items.
I really enjoy finding an item, especially things I had years go, but was dumb enought to sell instead of keeping.
Patron66
Hi All
Just like to say hello to you all as this will be my first venture into your collectors forum .I have also just started collecting with my first purchase of a fazakerley no4 mk2 dated 1949 .
I'm looking forward to my first practice shoot this saturday 12th march :wave:
Hi!
I am new to this forum. Am a CMP member also.
Happy Friday! I'm new to this website. Enjoying the discussions on the Enfields...
Chris
New member. Got into milsurps a bit late with the current prices but this fun. Great site!
I'm brand new to this website...hoping to make some connections and perhaps be able find a couple of things that I'm looking for!
Hello
I became a member of this forum because I have great intrest in military weapons.
I want to know more about some rifles and I hope I'll find it here.
Thanks
Kind regards
Hello -
Found your site in my eternal quest for knowledge. I think i have found a treasure trove.
Relatively new to firearms, but have fallen in love with the old warriors. Have a small collection started, and hoping to add to it in the future.
Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all.
Vivi
Hey guys, new member, just sent in my first CMP order for an HRA service grade M1, how much do we HATE to wait!!!! I'll be around picking up info on the M1 as it is my first, flathead
just joined forum hope to learn from fellow shooters
Hi all
Been lurking here for awhile so I thought I would say HI!!
I have been collecting and smithing for over 25 yrs:banghead:
Bonjour de France et merci de votre accueil
Sorry for my (very) bad English
A bientôt
Michel
Glad to be aboard. Currently have an interest in reloading the 30-40 Krag with cast bullets for Grand Army of the Frontier matches.
Thanks
Maynard
aka Curly LaGrande
Hi Eyeryone. First time on your site
?Best place to buy and type of ammo for my new Garand 1953, looks to be in great shape.Cant wait to pull the trigger. :dancingbanana:
Hi - this is some kind of introductory message. I have no experiance at all in this realm, so I am making this required entry, to or for whomever it may concern.
Hello, I'm just signing in as a new member, lots of great info here.kberch
Hi I just signed up also and saw you asking about ammo. If you're interested I have 13 boxes of M72 match 30/06 ammo to sell. These are unopened white boxes of 20 rounds each of Lake City M72,marked LC65 with 173 gr FMJ bullets, velocity is 2640. These were used in the Garand for Match Ammo as well as sniper ammo. I would like $20.00 per box plus s&h.I also have some 147 Ball ammo for the Garand in 8 round clips for $6.00 per clip. Let me know if interested, e-mail berchem@bugnet.net.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben garand
New member saying hello. I like this forum, alot of good reading and information.
Hello Everyone,
I am a new member. Living in Mass,USA. I have had a strong interest in Militarty arms since my childhood ( thats a long time ago,lol). Currently I have several pieces (mostly long arms) from the various countries,but still need some Italian pieces. have a good day
Glad to have you aboard !
Hi All: I have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and decided to join based upon the great information and the comradere seen among all the milsurp members. I have recently started collecting and find the forum a wealth of information to assist me in my endeavor. Thanks to all!
Hi guys;
US ARMY SIGNAL CORP 1960-1964 MOS 271/272
Have a A-O 1911 GI .45 ACP. Only 1911 GI spec. available in MASS.
Being 100th anniversary this year, I had to get a 1911.
Also picked up a M1 Carbine Inland serial # 6x,xxx,xxx
Gotta love these guns!!!
Hello, all! I'm Matthew, and although I'm fairly knowledgable about Glocks, AR15, and Remington 870 shotguns, I know very little about older military platforms. I hope to change that, particularly because my Dad has asked me to help him sell some old trainers he has. So, yeah, I'm here to get help! I appreciate anything that goes bang, and intend to raise my 6 kids to do the same!
Thanks!
Greetings from a new member. I recently purchased a gun store and although I am very familiar with new firearms, I lack any expertise in military surplus. I look forward to learning and sharing pieces that walk into my store. I am also very impressed with the diversity of this forum with members from all over the world:thup:
Hi All,
I can't believe I have been collecting Milsurps and just now found out about this site. I hope someone can summarize everything that has been covered in one posting.:p
LOL. Just kidding. I know there is a lot of knowledge here and I will probably ask some stupid questions, but I am so fascinated with the Milsurps. I so very much appreciate our past and present service and the people who have made this country so great. It is sad to hear the numbers of lost war service men and women. Thank you all for allowing us to enjoy this free democracy. The best of our country is in the History. Maybe we can make a good future as well.:)
God Bless you all,
Huckleberry
G'Day to all from Australia
This is the first forum I have been a member of so I apologise in advance as i try to find my way. Living in the bush I have grown up with guns and hunting, also competing in most shooting disciplines at various levels. Apart from the usual hunting rifles,target rifles,shotguns and pistols, I love to collect and shoot military rifles and pistols. At present I find that I am accumulating Australian,Canadian,US and UK Enfield's,P14's,M17's,1903's and 1911's.
Life could be worse!
Cheers
Been lurking here for a bit, I am a long time Garand collector (20 plus yrs.) not added to the collection for a while. Also got the Walther bug, mostly PP with a PPK or two thrown in. For now I am a resident of NH, ( a third world part of the USA) that may change, hopefully soon.
Lots of good reading in here so far. Regards to all,, Jeff T.
Good afternoon to all! I am an active police officer in Texas and owner of a couple of old military weapons. I have always been a military history buff and stumbled across this website while researching one of my weapons. I found the site very interesting and informative.
I look forward to talking with everyone about the weaponry which has shaped the world as we know it.
First time user on the site, looks interesting. Love collecting old
US military weapons. Look forward to the site.
Many thanks,
Is feeding my addiction for knowledge. A quick thanks to all who contribute to this knowledge base. I am new to milsurp collecting but firmly hooked thanks to those here who share the passion for preservation of historic arms. I will be posting looking for information on my collection as I seek to complete it.
Greetings from Mississippi
Finn. M91 Mosin
Mosin M44
Arisaka Type 38
SMLE No1 Mk3
More to come.
Just a note to say hello , looks like a great forum , should suit me down to the ground as I collect and shoot all sorts of ex military pistols and rifles . collect machineguns too but unfortunately they have to be deactivated here .
Also love reloading for all the firearms I own . Last count I had 7 reloading presses .
don't know how many calibres I shoot - lost count .
Love my Lee Enfields but can't get them to shoot as well as my swedish Mauser . am playing arround with a Finnish Nagant, and have an argentine 1906 on order.
Also collect Lugers and P38's
Well thats a start !! LOL
chris
Hey!
New to this forum but not to firearms.
glad to be here.
Hi- All New to forums hope to pick up all the info I can on the fine forums you have,
Hello,
New to the forum Started my love affair with rifles on a US model 1917(Enfield) and have been expanding since.
Thanks
Randy
Hi folks,
Ex-Army cavalry officer in Missouri. Been lurking and learning from this forum and others for some time, but just bought my first WWII Garand (almost totally correct too!) and knew I had to join up. Trying to collect milsurp US Army primary handguns and long guns from Civil War to present. Got the bug recently when I found out the Walther PP I got from my grandfather is actually a rare first year Reichsbank model. Hooked from then on. Also have a RR 1911A1, CZ75, and going today to pick up a Beretta 92F!
Hope to have years of fun with you guys! (I'll be writing from the poor house I'm sure...)
Mike
Hi, i'm a grandson of WW11 vet looking for info on a treasured trophy and stories from others in similar situation. Also, looking for accessories avail in Canada if possible. My grandfather was with Ontario Tank reg't and took from captured German an M1 carbine made by GM in 4 - 44. This was after the "Battle of the Bulge" and I understand many arms drops were made which inevitably resulted in German soldiers using allied weapons out of necessity.
I hope i don't have to be too paranoid here knowing our totally f@#ked up laws, don't want suits or uniforms knocking on my door if you know what i mean. cheers!
I'm new to milsurp and looking for answers to questions I have reguarding a Ross 1910 M-10 MKIII in .303 cal. It was given to me about two weeks ago by a friend who "inheirited" it, and didn't want to ..."mess around with some old war gun...!!!" Any help will be greatly appreciated !
Hello All! I am new to the forum and look forward to learning from everyone here. I have been collecting chopped up/Buba'ed :move eek::move eek::move eek:Mauser rifles for years as an inexpensive basis for gunsmith projects. Recently I have found several SMLE's that needed some help to be restored. My latest interest is the Martini's. Hope to find some soon.
Thanks,
Hello to all. I joined here awhile back, but never spent any time here on milsurps. I hope to learn all I can.
I own a few surplus rifles and have had a few issues, but that goes with the nature of old and used fire arms.
Cheers for now MK