New member introductions thread ......

I write about military history and frequently have detailed questions about uniforms, ordnance, etc. This looks like a great forum to have that happen.

Hello everyone, I am a 69 yo veteran of the US Navy and Have two safes overflowing with long guns. My milsurps are: Springfield 03A3; P14; Maadi AK clone; NORC M14 with GI furniture; a couple of M 48s, a nice 1943 Mauser; and a Carcano carbine bring back (by my father). I also have a Walther in 22lr with the correct officer's holster and belt, also inherited from my father and a presentation Nazi bayo. My hunting rifles are all LH as am I. I have at least one of just about all of the working mens rifles, Winnie, Savage, Ruger, Remington, Browning and a bunch of 22s and BP rifles. I am not really a collector as much as an accumulator. Hope y'all don't mind an interloper from the lower 48 intruding here. REO

PS Forgot to mention the two AR 15s I used in competition.

Just acquired a Mk II Martini-Henry 577/450 in excellent condition for $575.

DoctorBilly

Hi folks,:wave:
I'm new in this forum. I'm sorry for my poor English and I apologize for the mistakes that I will. I have an SKS56 and I'm interesting european military guns.
Many Greetings from Italy
Franz

Hullo All:

By way of introduction, lety me say that I found my way here while searching for authorative information about antique military fireams (well, not so very antique, 1860-1960). In particular, I am interested in acquring armourers manuals for the period (Matrini-Henry, Two band Snider,Schmidt-Rubin M1889, Argentine Mausers of the period, Sten, SMLE, Lee-Enfield No. 4, Bren and Sterling). I have not yet moved into US weapons, but the Garrand M1 and the Springfield Rifle will be my starting points.

My military past includes stints with the Royal Armoured Corps (Westminster Dragoons) and the RAF Regiment (Marksman/Weapons Training Instructor) in the 1950's and 60's - so I am not quite as antique as the weapons that I enjoy shooting.

In particular, I am looking for reliable sources of antique amunition; especially for the Schmidt-Rubin M89.

Best Regards to All .. .. .. Later, RAFTYPE

Hullo All:
By way of introduction, let me say that I found my way here while searching for authorative information about antique military firearms (well, not so very antique, 1860-1960). In particular, I am interested in acquiring armourer’s manuals for the period (Martini-Henry, Two Band Snider, Schmidt-Rubin M1889, Argentine Mausers of the period, Sten, SMLE, Lee-Enfield No. 4, Bren and Sterling). I have not yet moved into US weapons, but the Garand M1 and the Springfield Rifle will be my starting points.
My military past includes stints with the Royal Armoured Corps (Westminster Dragoons) and the RAF Regiment (Marksman/Weapons Training Instructor) in the 1950's and 60's - So I am not quite as antique as the weapons that I enjoy shooting.
In particular, I am looking for reliable sources of antique ammunition; especially for the Schmidt-Rubin M89.
I am new to collecting, so I doubt that initially I will be able to contribute much useful information.
Best Regards to All .. .. .. Later, RAFTYPE

Hello all, I am new here and about to try my first restore. Hope all will give advice needed to help my along the way.

Im in the northwest corner of Indiana. Im into military rifles more than anything. My favorite is the 1903 springfield. Im always looking for parts to build 03's. I have put a few rounds down range at Camp Perry and visit the CMP when I can. Im not on the computer a lot and dont get to go shooting as often as Id like to. Safe shooting everyone. Mike,,

Hi! I'm a newbie to the board and my computer skills are almost non-existent. I hope you will be gentle for any faux-pas I may commit. I've been collecting for thirty years and am starting to divest my collection, however small. I realize that now is not the time to be selling with the economy the way it is but I bought this stuff CHEAP years ago so whatever I can unload is a +. I will make every effort not to embarrass myself. Thanks!

Hello everyone!
I’m a new member here, interested in French flintlock long guns from 1700 to 1835 and percussion handguns like the French 1873 gun .

I use them very often during national competitions.

Have some officially declared handguns , S&W 14-3 and more.
also have a M1 carbine # 15151 Inland with 7-42 Inland barrel but with Underwood stock.
and a ammunition lot repacked 6-44. perhaps from Us to France throughout D-DAY why not ?

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