New member introductions thread ......

Hello,
Former Marine, currently LEO in Northwest Louisiana. I just want to cruise around this site and pick up some useful information now and then. I work a 12 hour night shift so any messages with be answered the next time I'm up.

Semper Fi !

Hi, everyone - new member, first post. Major interest is in M1 Carbines (have 4) but also a Garand and 03A3. Just wanting to learn more about these old gems and suggestions for possible parts acquisition, service work, etc. Have shot in a couple of CMP matches and look forward to doing more in the future. Looks like a great site to share information!

Don in Iowa

glad to be aboard.i am an m-1,m-14 nut.and own a m-1,a springfield serial#1136992.it has been checked,repaired.parkerized by dean's in jacksboro,tn. my m1a is a springfield serial#214136.i have bullized at 950-1001 with my m-14 and 785 with my m-1

I am just a beginner of collecting Military Surplus Weapons. I am pleased to make your acquittance

Hello,
I have just started collecting C&R weapons, but have wanted to for a while now. I joined because of the knowledge that you kind folks have and for the fellowship of others that enjoy guns and weapons as much as i do. I just started restoring a 1918 ShtLE BSA co Enfield .303 I know that restoring can be a four letter word but that was the only choice I had with this particular rifle. It has been butchered :banghead: with several different parts from different smle models and a sporterized stock, along with the mess made by a previous owner trying to reblue the barrel/receiver. The only thing on it that i would consider original would be the barrel and receiver as they are matching numbers. Id like to restore this back as near as possible to its original glory and maybe add a few extras like a side mount scope. If any one has any advice or can help with origin/identification and finding parts it would be greatly appreciated. I plan to post pics of it soon.

Thanks

I'm a new member and just wanted to introduce my self to the Milsurp community. I've always had an interest in firearms and of late have just started to collect milsurps. I have a lot to learn and alot of questions to ask...... and this is the place to do both....."ask" and "learn". thx again

Hi there, I'm sure some of you have seen me around the net.

I'm a "Firearms Enthusiast" (AKA "Gun Nut")

And found my way here because I'm contemplating making a Semi BREN, and am looking for info.

Thanks for having me.

Hello Im new. I plan to learn and to help people with ammunition prices. Most places are advertising cost of Ammo going up do to metal, I say the hell with that. Come visit me at Gunbroker.com and check out some stuff I have. Cincybargains is the name, and thats what you'll get.

Howdy all from Tampa Bay Florida!! :wave:

Another new guy with the M1 carbine bug. Like to shoot them!