New member introductions thread ......

Hi!,
Well, I've been told I must introduce myself to the community, which is more than I'd bargained for since I'd only started out wanting to contact one member after having read one of his Threads. But since I'm here, let me say that aside from owning a Taurus .38 snub-nosed revolver (complete with shoulder holster) for protection, I'm the daughter of a man who, when alive, arguably had one of the best Luger collections in the world, his prize possession being the rarest of all--the Baby Luger!! Among his collection was another rare item called, I believe, the Giant Luger.
Which brings me to the purpose of my registering with Military Surplus Collectors. I read a Thread from RayP discussing Carl Wilson and the Baby Luger. He apparently didn't know who Carl Wilson was (mistaking him, possibly, for the gun-collecting Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys) I was going to contact him and tell him the story of my father and the provenance of the Baby.

Hi. Alot of you have met me over the years and I can only say it,s been a pleasure. Barry and I have been managing the Calgary Gun Shows for the past 4 years and the next Easter Show will be our last show. We hope that a responsible team of individuals will step forward to carry on the tradition that has brought Alberta the best gun shows for the last 49 years. Its sad to hear some of the negative comments...but do they ever offer any comments of how to improve the gun shows? No!!!!! But on the positive side I,ve had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great people and I,ve been made a better person for having the oportunity of meeting them! Thanks, keep your ammo dry. Jack

New guy here, and also to collecting. Got my first inland M1 carbine, plus a M1 Garand. Springfield. So I'm here to learn.

Hello.
I fired my m-1 for the first time,Saturday.It was awesome,my first clip actually landed in my left shirt pocket.I've hunted with & shot firearms for over 40 years, and the m-1 was a treat.
I have a lot to learn, so I will mainly be reading. I will post if I have something relevant.
Thanks for having me.
Bill

Another newbie signing in. I just found the forum. Thanks for letting me in...

hey guys, im new on here. i recently got kinda heavy and dove into the Milsurp stuff headfirst. im kinda an addictive type of person so when i take an interest in something i wanna know the ins and outs of everything from every angle and soak up everything i can.

my kid brother is a walking ballistic chart. we are both ranch raised and guns are an everyday thing. seriously...seems like 23 hours a day theres one in my back pocket, in the truck, leaned against the dining room table at suppertime etc. typical texans right? haha.

so before he joined me in active duty with the 1st Cav, he worked at our ranch community gunsmith/taxidermy shop. a few years back while working there he picked up an M44 mosin from a fellow that has been dropped into an ATI synthetic stock, sights hacked, etc...

he dropped it off at the house a while back. i never liked the modern tactical/synthetic stocks/ red dot/laser etc etc etc... always a cowboy shooter fan and deer/varmint setup fan. WOOD STOCKS. so i figured i needed to make that poor old Mosin carbine at least a bit classy and am always looking for a chance to play "garage gunsmith"...

degreased EVERYTHING/boiled the small parts... hundreds of cleanings in its past im sure- and the first time i field stripped it down i STILL found cosmolene residue in the bolt assembly and breech. Re-blued the barrel. Krylon-ed the stock. added swivel sling studs... but couldnt bring myself to tap the reciever for a scope... plus i didnt want to swap the bolt out for a swept handle for the scope clearance. $20 dollar sporter to experiment on, but knowing its age and NOT knowing its history it just felt sacrilege. so i did some homework.

Its a Import marked (ATI - explained the synthetic stock!!!!) 1946 Izhevsk re-arsenaled M44. all numbers matching on the REMAINING parts... REMEMBER this was sporterized... i also learned that few M44s saw combat due to production dates, etc.

that research is what kinda sparked the mil-surp flame. that was 4 weeks ago.

i now own a 1926 Tula arsenal Hex barreled 91/30 that is all numbers matching, including bayonet, and in beautiful shape. hardwood stocks, not laminate.

i also am the proud owner of a 1917 Carl Gustaf swedish mauser... in GREAT shape... and with NO import marks which i thought was really frickin neat. ----- i have questions about this one so help me out when i post over in the mauser forum!!!!!

And yes... that butchered M44 is still hanging out in the cabinet... i want to return it to its intended state..and am going to piece it back together as i find parts online... im not concerned with matching numbers, etc... i just really want to reverse the shame someone before my brother and i subjected it too. haha!

so anyways, thats how i became a surplus rifle junkie... but i still have tons of questions and look forward to shooting the breeze with yall out there to learn more!

Vaya Con Dios!!!

Hello, I'm larryd, I live in Central Texas and I'm interested in the M1922 Springfields. I have a couple of them. Don't know a lot about them, but I'm trying to learn. Found this site a while ago when searching for info on my rifles. Have found some good info reading the posts here.
Hope to learn a lot more.

New member here from North GA. Hope to be of service and learn something new.

Hello group,been lurking here and there :wave:
OUTSTANDING!forum :thup: I have found ton's of helpful info :dancingbanana:

Thank you,be safe ;)
BRUNO1911

That's how Uncle Sam used to introduce himself to draftees when he requested the pleasure of their company at the next foreign conflict. Or so I was told by my elders, long ago, back when I wasn't one myself.
But I quote our Uncle simply to say hello and make my first post as a newbie on Milsurp. I'm already enjoying the running conversation, especially about 1922 M2s. I know zip about them (and barely more about most weapons, though I have a passing knowledge of falconry, which others find fascinating. Right? No, they do not.)
Anyway, thanks for taking me aboard and letting me listen in.
And oh yeah: if you have wisdom about how I can educate myself quickly but well enough to inspect an an M2 which has just become available to me, I'd appreciate your guidance.
Fats
p.s. Milsurp would make a good name for a health drink or maybe a pharmaceutical item. Maybe it's time to start a line of Milsurp products. Kidding. And apologies if I sound irreverent. These notions just hit me.

Just thought id post a hello,

Fellow collector and reviewer here! Hopefully I can be of service!

Hello everybody,
My name is Hans slagter,My interest goes out to surplus firearms and shooting these
in competition.

Thank you all.
With friendly regards.
Hans slagter.

Howdy to all the guys and girls out there in Milsurp land. Been a member for awhile now but have never posted anything on the site.

I pop in for a visit every now and then when I get the email reminder. Most of my free time is spent either managing one of the forums I look after in South Africa or attending commity meetings for the clubs I belong to when I am not out in the bush hunting or on the range.

A round of applause to you all for keeping up a excellent site.

I am very active in the following clubs here in South Africa [click on link to see more]

• Reloading Asscociation South Africa [RASA]

• Lee Enfield Rifle Association South Africa [LERASA]

• Shotgunners South Africa [ERSGG]

• South African Hunting & Game Conservation Association [SAHGCA]

Just want to introduce myself.
My name is J.T. Smith, I'm a Vietnam Vet, and Military history buff.
Love to collect and view old military hardware.



Just call me JT.

Hello All,

Been shooting since age 17, deer stalking, long range plinking, the odd competition. Been a one-rifle chap for all tasks for the last 7 years or so using an AW across the board.

Suddenly got an itch to get a No4(T) put together to have a bash at the McQueens. Not willing or able to spend the money that originals go for, so just starting out learning the new (to me!) language of 'pads' and 'brackets' and trying to navigate my way through the various repro options.

Matt

Hello all! I've have been a military collector for many years now. I own and shoot M1 Garrand, M1 carbine, M1A, 1903A3, AR, M4, K98, AK 47, SKS, P38, .45 ACP and various non military rifles and pistols. Served in the USN and now just enjoying life. First, when I figure out how to use the site, I want to post photos and ask questions concerning the 1903A3.

This seems to be a great sight and I "lurked" a bunch before finally signing up. I have recently returned to Shooting as a Hobby. I really love the historic rifles and Revolvers. I got a Mosin-Nagant rifle and will soon get the revolver--I am reloading and this site was very helpful in pointing me in the right direction for bullets. Thanks. :thup:

Hi,

I found this site from a search on Google, looking for a 1916 Mauser rear barrel band.

I haven't really looked around, but will to see what's going on. I've got a couple milsurps, but nothing fantastic, a few 91/30's, the Mauser, a CZ82(don't know if that's considered milsurp, but it is C&R).

I'm going to have a look at the RIFLES looking for misc parts thread and see if I can lend with any of the parts I have. And I'll make my own post there too.

It doesn't have to be correct for the rifle as long as it fits and keeps the hand guard in place.

Thanks for reading.

Hi all....

Just picked up my first 1903a3 today.... decided to join to get some info on it, and see if I got a good deal or not. I'll be lurking to try and learn as much as possible but from what I can tell I have a Remington 1903a3 manufacture date was somewhere around 1-44(according to a source on another forum.... I'll be needing to verify this) and barrel is stamped 12-43. (bore is in EXCELLENT CONDITION) Markings appear to be correct on this rifle. I believe the stock was either refinished or replaced as there are only faint markings in front of the magazine, and a lightly showing "US" on the buttstock.

So I'll be lurking for a while trying to figure her out.

Hi everybody,

New here. Just started my collection with a 1945 Swiss K31. Planning to add a Swedish Mauser and Mosin Nagant soon.

Cheers,

Wiking

Hello, new member here . I enjoy collecting Lee Enfields, but I would also like to get a nice Mauser 98k and a Mosin Nagant M1944 or 3 or 4 ! Looking forward to this forum. Best regards, ++C++

Hello I am a new member here to milsurps. I collect mostly WW2 Japanese items. Nambus and rifles. Have been for close to 20 years.

Hi guys Sgt. Dun presently in Houston, TX here. I've been collecting about 6 yrs. and came here to banter with like minded people.

Hello to everyone.
I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. There was always a rifle leaning in the corner for a quick few shots at a tin can or a short stroll out into the woods to get a squirel for my grandmother to cook. Evenings I watched westerns or movies with world two themes. Recently I purchased "War Baby" by Ruth and have been reviewing new web sites. That is how I came across MILSURPLUS.COM Hope to spend many hours here reading. Thanks

hi to all:dancingbanana::dancingbanana::dancingbanana:

Hello to all,
New member, and brand new to collecting military surplus firearms. Started my very modest collection with a Norinco SKS, and already have an eye on an M-1 Garand, and those Mosin Nagants look awfully tempting. Looking forward to checking out all the superior knowledge on the subject from fellow members...

Hello folks!

Wandered in today while searching out some detail parts for my M1 and decided to stick around and see what I could learn.

I do minor gun work with small mechanical repairs and fairly serious stock restorations (if history details are not compromised) and have found a thorough addiction to .30 caliber milsurp rifles.

I don't have a 200 rifle collection, but I have managed to pick up 2 MN 91/30s, a 1943 M1Garand, and a 1982 SKS (Which sorta counts!)

I also reload like mad, even on 7.62x54r for the 91/30s! Cast my own bullets as well. Combined, I save a serious chunk on ammo!

Hope I can be of some use around here in the future. Meantime, I'll learn too.

Good morning!

I am a new member, looking forward to the information I can acquire here, mostly relating to reloading aspects of some rifles/pistols. I'm not wealthy and therefore unable to acquire many of the things I would wish, but it is still interesting to learn of the many types of firearms and memorabilia that are still available. I am a retired AF enlisted puke (57-77) and expect to die complaining about "what I could have/should have bought in the past"!!!

Thanks for the venue!! :wave:

New member. Virgin post!! :wave:

Learning more about Garands everday!

I have been an collector of Military surplus weapons for years but have had a hard time finding like minds in one spot. This is a great opportunity to grow and share with an obviously great bunch of Americans. :thup:

hello to the group. sorry to have missed last show, as i have lots to sell.

Hello from the USA.

A new Mosin Nagant addict here, looking to feed my habit.

Hello! Just wanted to introduce myself to all. I'm from the Florida panhandle near Pensacola, own a couple of Mosin Nagants, a couple of SKSs, Cz82, Tokarev M57 and am working on restoring a Lithgow SMLE. Just starting my collection, so I'm hoping these guys will breed. I look forward to being a part of the Milsurps community.

Hi everyone
looks like a great site
P

UK

Goodday all, I am a new member but have been collecting surplus rifles for several years now. I have used the internet to research and avoid fakes and reproductions, and have gained a lot of knowledge. I hope to use this resource to further my knowledge and my collection.
Cheers

Hello. I'm new here, however not new to guns. My specialty is guns of WWII, favourites are SVT-40 and ZB-30.

Hi all from rainy Calgary (at least it has stopped snowing)
Always had a passion for reading and all things military surplus, I am finally the owner of a vintage SKS, a Swedish 1896 Mauser and, just new, a Lee Enfield (savage) #4... dying to head out to shoot it. Not sure what is next on my shopping list...an Enfield Tanker has been another classic weapon...

Hello to the forum, looking forward to being a member.

Hello, Would anyone know were I could aquire a Dewat Sten MK5 complete with front grip etc..
for a Paratrooper uniform grouping.
Regards
Paul

Hi all just found this site looks good, I have been collecting guns and all kinds of things for 40 years.

Hi

I would like to introduce myself
I`m known as mij and I live in Hampshire, U.K.
I`ve had my F.A.C now for 2 years, I own a custom built Ruger 10/22, Le-Page .44 muzzle load pistol, 94 Winchester .357 and a .357 Taurus long barrel revolver.
I do all my own reloading using Lee equipment.

mij

Hi folks,
I'm a new member .
My interests are M1 Garands, 1911s and the USMC Hospital Corps Knives.
Regards

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[/COLOR]Hi Live in eastern U.S. Collect M1 Garands and Springfields.

New girl on the block! I've been searching a lot for info about my new Enfield and this forum keeps popping up in the searches, so I decided I better join. I figure I'll stop freaking out over my Enfield in about a week or so and calm down, then be a normal gun collector again. :) Nice to meet you all!

hello, I am a new member and new 303 shooter. I have a Mark 4 T I plan on shooting in August at Camp Perry Vintage Sniper Match. I have just started reloading for this rifle. Read the headspace article already. Shot some factory ammo and bought some Remington brass. Loaded shot and new brass with same load to see how different velocity will be. Range Saturday to chronograph. Just got scope tool from Numerich and set 0, we will see how well I accomplished this task. Any reloading tips for this rifle will be greatly appreciated. Cheers

I'm not very knowledgeable but I joined because I am the proud new owner of a remington made Springfield 1903A3. I also own several Mosins (m44, m91/30's including repro snipers) and am trying to bring all my milsurps up to speed in terms of being the most accurate and most shootable pieces of history they can be given my budget.

I finally am posting after lurking forever here. Thanks for all the knowledge I've gained.

Hi all,

I`m a new member. I joined to for the background information and support for any guns that I might buy in the near future.


Will

Hi there! I'm an old (>63!) geezer who's also a gunsmith. I'm coming up to speed right now on the M1A platform, but was once upon a long time ago, a member of The Canadian Army, Seaforth Highlanders, and shot with their team. Modified .303 Lee-Enfields (redone by Parker-Hale as I recall; a type 81 maybe?). The M1A is quite the intriguing platform to be sure; accurizing it makes working on a Rem 700 seem like child's play (or an AR for that matter!).

I hope to acquire, sooner or later, one of those "target-improved" .303 or .308 Lee-Enfields. I also own a Llungman AG42B, [6.5 X 55 of course..] but will likely be selling that one soon in order to acquire another M1A.

And finally, I own and shoot a C. Sharps repro, and a Winchester High-Wall, both in 45-90. Kah-BOOm (add smoke effects, coughing and waving of the hands to clear the air...)

Good day, all. I've been perusing this forum (among others) for a couple weeks now searching for tidbits of information on weapons in my ww1/ww2 rifle collection. Every search I did has always yeilded at least one link to this forum, wherein I usually found what I was looking for, or at least a link to it. Seems like a good place to park myself and see what information you have hiding behind the scenes. I've noticed a lot of kind helpful people here and hope that I can contribute something useful to this forum.

I have a Springfied refurb M1 Garand; a mixmaster M1 Carbine; LB No4 mk 1* 303; SVT 40; Mosin Nagant; Gewahr98 8mm Mauser; 8mm lebel carbine (btw, don't shoot machine gun ammo in these....kicks like hell); Austrian Steyr; MAS 35; 7.7 Jap; 6.5 Carcano carbine; BSA Sht LE III* with a .410 bore. Post ww2 surplus: 8mm Egyptian Hakim; SKS; and a dozen or so civilian rifles as well as surplus and civilian pistols.

I'll be happy to list each one in more detail if someone has an interest. I'm off to the Enfield pages for now as that's the one disassembled on my desk right now.

Hello everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been lurking for some time and finally had time to post a hello.

I am just getting into mil-surps, I buy what ever I can afford, which is not much..lol I have two enfields both Longbranch 42's one is a bubba special the other in full mil spec and mint. I have always enjoyed firearms but till recently they were more of a utilitarian need for me.

I recently noticed that alot of the firearms I used to think everyone had, not many people actually do. Years ago I had a Lee Speed that was my uncle's, but sold it to help fund the start of my business when I was 18. I will probably speed years tracking down another now. Which led me to think about building a copy and that led me to want to go back to school for gunsmithing. I am currently a chef and can't really stand for long periods doing this anymore.

I enjoy reading everyones post, a lot of informed and interesting people here. I look forward to talking with the forum members here!

Charles

Hello All,

I have been collecting Newfoundland Regiment items since 2004 and would love to hear from all who can assist with my collection.

Many thanks,

Scow.

Hello
I am a krag nut I collect krags and parts duplacate stocks and put them together and a lot of fun doing it
I am not on here much but just say Hi Thanke Norm

Hi all
I am looking forward to finding out about my collection and making new friends.

:wave:hello to all you forum members out there.ive been collecting for about 5 years now and still have alot to learn,i thought this would be the best place to go.:D

Hello; I have been collecting, shooting and gunsmithing surplus rifles for 29 years. Before I used to buy cases of ammunition at a time. Prices are up and it is time to reload. ILARIO

Howdy All,
New to the forum, Name is Jon most just call me Gunny, retired military,
avid Military Rifle Collector for last 23 years, covering British, Russian, US and Romanian rifles.
From what I've seen thus far this is awesome forum, and full interesting facts, information and
learning is daily...

Salute !!!

I've had a life long interest in firearms, though I'm more of a shooter than a collector only.

Hi everyone i have just brought my first mk4 and i hope to find more information through the site

Here is a recent addition to my collection, a Type 99 Nagoya cutback Sniper Rifle in 7.7 mm with the 2.5X scope (as opposed to the more common 4X) These rifles are only recorded as being manufactured in the 5100-7000 serial number range, so I think this piece is likely in the very rare category. Mum is not ground, but is struck 3 times in the manner associated with field capture 25 1/2 barrel, and scope has clear optics.

Hi
My name is Pete. I did my training at the Army Apprentice College, Carlisle, joining intake 62C.
I then served for 9 years in various parts of the world, working on all the usual weapons in use by the British Army.
On leaving, I worked for Interarms UK. in Manchester for six years. I worked on refurbishing military weapons and manufacturing new sporting rifles.

Hi,
I am a new member. Looking forward to learning and posting.
Frank from Long Island

Well, you can probably figure out where I'm from by my user name.....if not, well, I'm sorry :D

Just acquired my first M1 carbine in a trade with a friend of mine, it's a 1944 Inland mixmaster and looks to be one of the imports that made the trip back from Korea via Arlington Ordnance.
Just beginning to learn something about this cool little carbine and have already enjoyed finding a bunch of info right here in this forum.
Finally decided to officially join and am looking forward to learning all I can from all of the experienced enthusiasts here.

Hello Gent's another newbie here, Vet, metal masher and shaper, am an FAL lover and have had a number of surplus rifles, most bolt guns. keep an #1MK3 in .308. for garden deer.

Thank you for this premium reference site, hope I can be of some help around here, thanks, Dave.:thup:

I'm new to this forum, but have been a licensed C&R collector since about 1998. I've had little experience with gunshows, but now that I've retired and downsized, will be trimming down my collection bigtime. I will have some questions about what I've got and about how to do gun shows from a seller's standpoint. In return, I may see some discussions here to which I could contribute in a useful way (although the older I get, the less I seem to know). I'm also known as Barry B., and some may remember me from the Sociedad Largo. Be well!

Hello, Joel here. Got my PAL last fall and never looked back. One guy told me it's just a licence to buy. Love the wwII stuff-more meat and character to 'em than the new plastic stuff.
I'm starting a Swede collection-I've got a m96, m96/38 carbine, ag42b. I'm missing the kit for the ag42b, slings/stock disc/and lower band spring for the 38. I have a few other various mausers original and sportered. I don't mind the sporters but I'd like to fix them with some polished bluing and nice walnut. Can anyone recommend an affordable source to send for a bluing job? glassarm1@hotmail.com Thanks. Joel.

New member from CA checking in. Recently picked up my first Enfield and am hoping to learn more about it!

Greetings from Oregon!
I'm back into Garands after a 15 year break. I just bought a woodless 3.7mil in a bunch bags and had to break out a book to reassemble it. I enjoy the physical history lesson milsurp weapons provide, makes it easier to relate to the past. Oh, and they're really fun to shoot. I'm getting a new (correct) barrel for the Garand next week and picked up a servicable walnut stock set. This is a great site, there's a lot of information buried in here.

Howdy All. I'm UncleDan and have been a member for a while but have not posted anything. Thought I'd take a moment to do just that. Live on the west coast. Have a little bit of this and that in the gun cab. Glad to be here. UD

A new member--collect German and US military firearms for 50 years.
JOE HINDS

Just joined. I am not a collector in the sense used here. I grew up hunting and shooting but was out of the guns game for about forty years and only got back in when my son expressed an interest. I started "gathering" an assortment that appealed to him. Now I'm looking at stuff I would like to shoot and reload for and working my way down from .30 rifles. I picked up an old Spanish M16 in 7x57, imported by CAI. It is an enjoyable rifle to shoot but terribly inaccurate at the moment. We're a bit short on gunsmith's so I'm looking for a shooter in that caliber.

We like iron sights and military firearms but our collection is pretty broad and very shallow. Probably the best description on why this forum is that it looked like a lot of information was available to help us determine what we're looking at and what the market looks like. Although our book collection is pretty extensive I probably won't be able to contribute much to the general collection of knowledge. Please accept my apologies.

I have been lurking now its time to buy:thup:

Greetings all.
Linz: Australian, shooter, would be student & re
searcher of small arms.

Cheers,

Linz

hello to all, new to forum, not new to military surplus firearms. thank you for haveing me aboard. i'm almost 49 and have been shooting and collecting sinse i was 14 yrs old and am always eager to learn more.

hi everyone:wave: my names is james I HAVE A 1922 ENFIELD 303.

Hi, my name is Sid. I come from a small community in Northern Ontario. My grandfather and myself are veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. My Grandfather saw active duty in WW II. I was fortunate enough to never had to serve in active combat. I am not an avid collector, yet I have a genuine interest . I love the idea of this site, having a collection of like minds with somewhat the same interest. Nice to see members actively involved in doing their part to answer questions from the rest of the community.

Hello to everyone. I'm new to the forum. I enjoy shooting a M96 Swedish mauser and a very nice Springfield 1903A1. I recently purchased a new M1A from SA and I am very pleased with it. It's not the NM version but it still puts the majority of a ten round mag into 3" at 100 yds if I do my job.

Look forward to more interaction. Thanks

Hi All,

just wanting to say hi to all those like minded firearms nuts like me. About myslef...........hmmm ...well an I'm an Aussie firearms collector with a great interest in Commonwealth Pistols form 1900-2000 (and all the bits and pieces that go with them!) Also have an ungodly love for all things BREN.

Gday folks. Terrific site, hope i can contribute something along the way.

Cheers Mike.

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the collecting and inherited my first N0.4 MK1 ROF (F) 1943 a few weeks back. It has been sporterized and I'm looking to bring it back to original (or as close to) and I thought this would be an excellent place to start!!

R

I must say I'm impressed, now just to figure it out?.

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!

Hello, I'm a new member I have been hanging around here for some time, I think It's time to introduce myself, I live in southern Utah I collect M1s and M14,rifles and I'm pleased to find a place where I will be able to talk to some very knowledgeable people, I hope I will be able to contribute some of my knowledge about collecting,re-loading etc.

Hello to everyone on the milsurp forum, from the new guy on-line in the State of Washington.
I am a seeker; I bring very little Collector Experience to the forum.
I purchased an M1 Garand from the CMP about a year and a half ago and I've been smiling ever since. :)
I have read and learned a lot here already, I'm sure that if I keep digging and find the Experienced M1 owners, I will learn even more. :thup:
My dad had a saying "You never fail until you refuse to get up."
Take care all.

Although I have registered with Milsurps for a while, this is my first post. This is a great forum for information. I am a fan of the Lee Enfield and the Ross rifle.

New guy here. Registered earlier and just getting round to saying Hi. I'm interested in collecting WWII arms. Have M1s, M1 Carbines, 1911s, K98s, M48s, 1903, 1917, Mk 4, Lugers, P38, PPK, Dan Wessons 357 & 44. Looking for a Broomhandle and a M14. All of my weapons are shooters except for the 1859 Enfield pistol and the 1860 Tower rifle. Both of which I recently purchased in Afganistan and although they both look good I won't chance it. Live in Tampa and constantly fight the humidity.

V/r,
W5C

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Hello from the Nevada desert. I'm here to learn from the collective wisdom on this board. My main interest is the M1 carbine, but that is subject to change at any moment. Thanks for having me.

Been shooting ince I was 5 . Love all types of firearms and Military collectables.

I find the web site very interesting.

Hello all. Have just joined this forum, and look forward to some really great conversation regarding these wonderful pieces of history. This has been an invaluable source of info for me at times, so thought I would finally join in. So lets talk firearms!

I've been here before and never posted. Usually seen on and around the CMP pages. Always learning. Looks like a lot more to learn here.:thup:

hi all, another newbie.