New member introductions thread ......

Just took delivery of a Remington 1903A3 from CMP. Anxious to get some shooting in, but just as anxious to learn more about this great rifle. My dad cut his teeth on these rifles in the mid-30s as a fifteen year old National Guardsman, and carried one in France and Belgium.

This forum appears to be the right place to start to learn more.

There are a series of interesting markings and cartouches on the rifle's scant wood stock that i'd like to learn more about for starters.

Anyway, glad to be here.

Greetings all,

As a newly minted M1 owner I've just started on my quest to discover exactly what I picked up at a local gun show recently. As an avid .22LR and AR's shooter, milsurps are a bit of a new area for me.

Other interests include sailing (hence the forum handle) and photography.

/boatbod

Hi, new guy here.

Hi guys,

Long time CMP customer, former Navy Helo pilot, retired Federal Officer. 3 M1s and 3 M44s (one with scope). Looking to get back to the range. I just joined Appleseed, and look forward to getting to the range more often.

Firefly

Looks like a very nice forum with a wealth of information. First let me say I am USAF Ret and collect Savage 99 rifles. Am an avid Bowhunter and just a smidge over 60 years old. Retired back in 1989 and did a little guiding after that. Now I am officially retired but still hunt year round for Hogs as well as my annual month long archery Elk hunt in Colorado. Tom.

hello, I'm new to this site and am looking for some advice. I am interested in purchase a deactivated No.1 mk.3 lee-enfield (1917) or an M91/30 Mosin nagant rifle, intendend for drill purposes, such as parades, and military affairs. I need any bolt/ semi auto action from ww1 or ww2 era, that is legal in Canada. So far i haven't found many sites that sell these to canadians, so i figured that one of you might be able to help me. thanks a lot guys :D

Hello,
I have just started collecting surplus guns. I just retired this year from the Navy after 23 years enjoying my retirement.
Matt

I am a long time shooter and gunsmith; grew up in my fathers gunshop and can't shake the bug. Thanks for letting me be involved in the community. Looking foreward to good times.

Greetings from NH....:

I have been a shooter most of my life and have been rebuilding Browning belt-feds for a number of years...1919A4, 1919A4E1 and an M37. Recently, I bought a nice Remington 03A3 that is a nice shooter. I plan to tweak, with the forums help, for a little competition shooting. On my wish list is a US model Krag, US model 1917 and of course the M1 Garand. With a fair amount of reading and many :confused: to ask......let the fun begin.

Great site

John

Hello,

I'm a new member. My interest/hobbies have changed over time from mil weapons to mil radios. I plan to sell or trade a few M1 carbine attachments to come up with cash for the mil radio hobby. This looks to be a good place to search for a fare market value of what I have for sale so buyer and seller are both happy. After all thats what hobbys are about.
Thanks to all on the site.

coopfc

Hi, I'm new to the site but have been collecting milsurps for some years. I have 4 Mosin-Nagants, a K98, 2 Carcanos, a Steyr-Mannlicher carbine, a Swiss Vetterli, and a Norinco model 54-1. I also reload several calibers and own other guns as well.

I hope to share and learn here.

tom

Hello all,

I've been an avid collector of post WW2 military surplus firearms. As it is, in my neck of the woods, getting quite difficult to find them (an heartfelt "up yours" to the European Union) I switched over to WW2 US firearms. So far I laid my hands on an M1928 A1, a Garand and an M1 Carbine.

Cheers

Tom

hi i am cjcmosin. even though i own no mil surp rifles at the time, mom is going to buy me a mosin nagant 91/30 rifle for christmas. any help will be good. how do i remove cosmaline with out acids and having to re blue the rifle. how do i clean it for the fisrt time. if i use surplus ammo can i clean it a little at the range and finnish the job at home. does any body know how to cheaply make it look like a sniper rifle. any info is good :madsmile::):lol:;):thup::super::wave::cool::bow:: dancingbanana::clap:

New to the forum and I collect most types of military guns

Hi to all. Am mainly into older military guns. But deverse all the time. Cant help myself. I love them all.

New member here.

I found this site while trying to research my Parker-Hale Custom .303 which I've had since I was a teenager. It was my first hunting rifle. I got it on my 18th birthday in '76. It's still in mint condition in the safe. ;)

Looking around a bit. Checking out the site...

Tom

I'm a new menber ,I'm just getting my feet wet in the military collecting field ,there is always another item you must have, to add to your collection.. so a forum like this can be invaluable..right now I'm waiting for a FG 1917 enfield to be shipped from the CMP..Glad to be aboard..DENNIS B

Hello all,

I'm a FNG to this site. Just wondering if anyone knows who made the "original" C stocks for the 1903 A3. I'm aware of American Bowling and Billards, Keystone and Springfield, but does anyone know if Smith Corona made them? Northridge International Inc, claims they have NOS type 13's made by SC (?) that's a new one on me. They say there are no marks or stamps on them due to never being issued and I can see that being correct. Anyway, I want to upgrade from my "OG Utah arsenal redone" stamped scant, and I've heard good things about Northridge, but not sure about this one. Anyway, thanks for any info.

just wanted to say hello.

Hi everyone. I'm new here and have an interest in many old rifles. I'm not a collector so much as an accumulator. Very informative site.

Hello, I am a new member. I am interested in U.S. Bolt action rifles as well as most other WWI and WWII arms. Salt Flat

Hi,
I am a renewed member. Haven't been here for awhile.

I am interested in most classic firearms but Lee Enfield and Mauser Generation One target rifles are grabbing my attention at the moment

Lee Enfield are my favorite. I'm lucky enough to own a MLE (1896) and keep looking to buy a No4 Mk1* from Long Branch.

Just a new member checkin' in and sayin' howdy !

Hope all here had a Happy Thanksgiving ?? Roofuss

Hi new member kevinofborg from the Dallas area.

Greetings all,

been collecting for a little over a year. I enjoy buying/shooting various milsurps (SKS, Mauser, Enfield, Arisaka, mosin). Thinking about the Hakim and some others, still have lots to learn. The Arisaka has made me think of reloading too. Looking forward to gaining some knowledge from this forum.

Hi everyone
I am a collector of pistols mainly. Around 180 at last count. I trained as a gunsmith in the USA many years ago. I have built guns for film work and re enactment. Last build was three Panzerschrecks. I have a reasonable library of gun related books which may be of use.

Hello eveyone. I'm an avid hunter,and a collector of the Enfield rifle. I hope you guys will be able the help me with any questions about what my wife thinks are excentric hobbies. I love this, and really, you can't have too many rifles.

Hi Guys,

I'm a new member here and I just got my C&R License so I'm out looking for new info on everything C&R.

Hi I am Rashid proud owner of SW Sigma 40VE now looking for cheap norinco sks for mod project

Hi Gents

I new to forum so be kind.

Just got a Bren from a general auction, so when I undrstood a bit more about this LMG, I am sure that I will be asking questions.

Darknessbren

Had to join, 'cause so many of my Google searches led here!

I am a new member and am happy to be among a group of people with common interest.
I am a veteran with a lot of experiences in the military. After military I taught school, ran a vocational school and then was the director of maintenance in a large school system here in Wv.I grew up on a hillside farm in the 40's and 50's in the coal producing area of Wv where we raised and reaped nature's bounty to set the table.
I want to thank each of you for letting me be a member of an interesting website that gives me an opportunity to share interest and ideas and learn so much that I want t know with the membership. Again thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

CWO4USAF

hey everyone, i'm new to the forum and new to military weapons. i'm very interested in the Mauser K98K. i've looking for one for a while know, and have been lead to this place, so any help finding one would be greatly appreciated. thanks

I am a new member- name is Jan.

Nothing special about me- simply a gal who likes old guns.
My one grandfather was with the Princes Patricia- the other a RCMP officer.
Jan.

hey im karl

I'm fairly certain this is my first experience with forums and internet exchanges of this type, so I'm pleased to make everyone's electronic "acquaintance".

My motivation for joining Milsurps.com is that I recently acquired a Ross 1910 Mk III - one of "bucket list" rifles. It's a full military wood specimen and seems to be complete in all respects.

I'm keen to learn more about my new treasure.

Looking to learn about my grampas 303 and was told this is the place. No 4 mk 1 Ser# P291xxA England N19 with a crown under it. R something F stamped on wrist, looks like a C.
1 something 42 also on wrist. 2 lands and 2 grooves.
Its been sporterized. When cleaning there is a spot near the end of the barrel that the brush pushes through real easy, almost like there is a bulge. Then it gets tight again.
Some ammo I reload hits 3 shots in 10 inches as it is. Wall hanger or keep trying.

Greeting sto you all on this superb forum from the UK a country with probably the worst gun control laws in the world. No I thinkk japan is probably worse

Just joined the forum, look forward to sharing info and experiences.

Greetings Milsurplus.com members,

Checking in from Georgia. I have several M1 Garands and want to join in and learn more about these rifles.

Cheers to all,

Randy "C-17A" :)

Hello everyone. Yes, I'm a newbie here. I go by DiveCon316 most of the time. Hope to have some chats with you.

hello ,just sayin Hi

Have an almost perfect C No.7 Long Branch, no sling, no cleaning and would like to know approximate value.

Gday all,

I'm new to your fantastic forum. Thanks for having me.

A bit about me, work in the Australian Defence Force and have so for the past ten years.

I am mainly interested in old military clankers. I have a few .303's including two HT Low Mount sniper rifles.... a Jungle Carbine.... Fazakerley Number 4 Mk 2..... 1903, 1903A3 and 1903A4 Springfields..... P14.... M17.... K98..... M91/30 Mosin Nagant.... AIA's and a few hand cannons as well.

I am very interested in learning more about my HT's as they are my pride and joy.

From what I have seen there is a fantastic knowledge base here and I will be logging in frequently to learn from this great source.

I am new to this site! I enjoy restoring and collecting military and antique firearms. My collection is small but is growing. I am sure I will enjoy communicating with all of you.

- Waterdogz-

New to this site, just rekindling an old interest in military rifles.

Hello, before I depress you all with my Bio, I'll say that I like Lee Enfield rifles. Probably because they are a little quirky (rear lockup, easily changeable bolts, etc). Well, Hornady has just begun to make "Vintage Match" ammunition in 303 British. Do any of you think that this will increase the number of people shooting Lee Enfields in "Vintage Military Rifle Matches"?

Now my bio. About six years ago I was just getting re-interested in shooting (as a kid, I spent many days plinking away air rifles). Just for grins, decided to start with a couple of the least expensive new rifle/carbines (a 9mm carbine and a 7.62x39 Saiga) to see what kind of accuracy I could tweak out of them. Soon afterwards, I got a crippling back injury and can barely sit or stand, much less shoot.. I was an mechanical and environmental engineer, and now often read forums like this to keep my mind busy.
Ironically ust before and after I got hurt, I added to my collection an unissued Lee Enfield No.4 MK2, an Ishapore 2A1, and some new Winchester Model 94 30-30's that I have been unable to shoot. I hope to shoot at least a couple of my rifles one day.

Thank you folks for having a site with so much historic and technical information about firearmans.

US Army 3d Inf Vet (1964-68)



Mil Surp collector -- especially the M1 Garand (3) and M1 Carbine (2)

Hello, just discovered this site and it looks great. Been acquiring milsurps for the last few months. I currently have a Spanish Mauser, 91/30 Mosin-Nagant, and an M1903 Springfield. Will be searching for an M1 Garand, M1 Carbine and an 03-A3.

Rufus...

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. Retired USMC MSgt, interested in US and EastBloc longuns circa 1930's to VN-era. Among others, now own several Nagants, SKS's, SA AKM, 1903-A3, M-1 Garand, NM M-14, and working on a repro VN-era XM-177E2. Cheers!

I have only been collecting surplus rifles for 40+ years. I took the guns out of [one] of my gun safes the other day and took pictures of them to use online. I got a little tearful when I remembered back to what it involved to make these dreams come true. I could not have lived a better life. I realized that each one had its own story. I will post them as time allows.
Can there be a better hobby in life?

Happened upon this site while looking for some info on a venerable old 1903-A3 that I'm in the process of acquiring. Looks like good info here. Hope I can learn something and (possibly) contribute something as well.

TO: Everyone out there, Hello
FROM: ozark hillbilly
RE: Introduction
I am a new member as of tonight. Glad I found you. I am retired and busy at work collecting .22 caliber foreign military training rifles. As you might guess, I live in the
Ozark Mountains-----a very rural area of the Ozarks-----returned home after some
40 years of doing things "out yonder."

Am looking forward to hearing from you from time to time.

Sincerely, ozark hillbilly

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and was attracted because of the Canadian component. it seems values of military items vary between the US and Canada, particularly firearms. I am mainly a WW1 collector but still have many WW2 items. I am very much interested in finding a value for a K98 all matching numbers in original excellent condition byf 43 , nazi eagle markings, no cleaning rod. Later I hope to show my Snider Enfield and Martini Henry.

Cheers,
John (tudorw)

Hello everyone.Can anyone help me determine value of a Peruvian Mauser modelo 1935 serial#43**. 17.5" barrel,bluing almost perfect.flat bottomed bolt knob,stock,receiver,bolt #s match.stock shows wear but no cracks.has star shaped symbols? scratched into stock both sides at butt.anyone know what these symbols mean?How much is this rifle worth? Thanks for your help.

Hello everyone I am new to this site and I am a owner of a RIA 1903 and looking to find more info out about it

Joined a couple years ago and forgot about the site, but have found it again :-) I really enjoy 22 rimfires, military trainers, M1 garand is second most fun, this site looks great and will join in from time to time

Hello everybody ,
I am new to your community and a new collector as well . Looking forward to researching , sharing and chatting along the way. Currently own C No.4 Mk 1* long branch 1950 .303 and a Lithglow SHT.LE 1917 .303

Greetings from SW MS. I am a C&R licensee for over 25 years; interests in Vintage Bolt rifles, M1 Garand, and the CMP matches shooting both. Executive Officer of Southwest Gun Club in McComb MS & NRA Life member.

Greetings. Although I've never posted I've been using this forum for information for years. Lots of good info. Thank You.

Hello,
I am a retired (65 years old) Reserve Belgian Officer ( Lt Col Infantry) having made National and International Military Competition. I continue to shoot "Ordnance Rifle" competition in Belgium... and I am interested by miltary weaponry, especially in Sniper Rifle. All the best to all, Marcel

Hello, all. I'm a new member from Woodinville, WA. I recently (within the last year) came into possession of a 1903 Mk1 with a S/N of 115XXXX, a scant stock and a re-arsenal barrel dated 8-42. Given that it is a Mk1 from 1919, it is cut for a Pedersen device. I'm sure I'll be able to find all sorts of information on this site.

Oh yeah, did I mention the 1903 was a freebie? :D

-D

Hi everyone, I am a NRA life member (approx. 40 years) and long time shooter. I live in Deer Park, Wa. (just north of Spokane) I have always been interested in military rifles and shoot them often. I own three #4 mk 2 (Irish contract), One Long branch #4mk1 and a BSA (Shirley) #4mk1. I am also heavily into making several replica K98 Mauser sniper rifles.

I am currently restoring a Lee Enfield #4 mk1* (T)? A friend of mine gave me the Savage, 2 groove barrelled action that had the original scope pads installed on the receiver. It also had the S51 stamp on the beech/birch butt stock and the original rear, modified sight (battle sight machined off). The original front sight did not have the protective guard. I had to obtain the rest of the parts over the past year or so. I am not sure if the scope base pad work was done by Holland and Holland. The base pads are soldered on. I thought I read that the S51 stamped on the butt stock was their designation.

My last purchase was the SARCO replica (T) scope mounts. The mount appers to fit the base pads perfectly. I installed a 1.5-6X32 Simmons Whitetail Expedition scope in the rings. It was the only 32mm objective scope that I had. The (T) scope mount limits you to a scope with a 32mm objective. When I look throught the scope the crosshairs are aligned with the barrel/front sight. I have not bore sighted the rifle yet. I am also looking at a vintage Weaver 4x scope that might fit the mount.

Just yesterday I fitted a replica cheek piece to the butt stock. The front forearm/upper wood was taken from a bubbafied, BSA #4 mk 1 that I restored with a aftermarket walnut stock. I am still looking for a beech forearm and upper wood to complete the Savage rifle.

The action screw that I picked up from Springfield Sporters is too long and I need to shorten it, but the threads need to be extended lower on the shank of the bolt. I do not have a Withworth die to cut the threads. Any ideas where to buy/borrow the correct die?

I am looking forward to learning more from the very knowledgable members and hope I can contribute to the forum. If anyone lives in the area and would like to talk restoring military rifles please feel free to give me a call. Thanks, Doug Rosso ( dcrosso01@q.com) 509-276-2836

New to the site but amazed by the amount of detailed technical knowledge displayed by the contributors.

I’ve owned a number of M1 Carbines over the years including one that came back from WWII with my dad from Borneo. He had borrowed it from a GI as he had found that their issued .303’s would not do the job in the jungles as well. He spoke very highly of the M1 as it had saved his bacon on a number of occasions.

Unfortunately the Government decided that shooters over here couldn’t be trusted with weapons of this type and they were outlawed and destroyed.

Even though I can’t legally own one I enjoy reading about them.

Thanks Guys.

Good morning all,

I am a light collector/shooter over the past 15 years, now getting back into it. My limited military collection consisting of all WWII era serial numbered firearms includes a Springfield M1 Garand, a Rock Ola M1 Carbine, a Remington-Rand M1911 and my favorite, an all original Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 (T) sniper rifle with No. 32 scope

I have leaned a great deal from reading the discussions so far and look forward to learning more and contributing where I can add value.

Dan

Hey Gebts
I'm a guy just getting into collecting Commonwealth and Boer arms, got a few and always looking for info.

New member looking for a very specific item. Hoping to find a hand guard Q-RMC made 0f cherry instead of walnut but would settle for a RMC in cherry. My stock is near mint and I hope to find a hand guard to match.
Thanks

Hello,

I have a number of old guns for sale. On in particular is a 1903A3 made by the Smith-Corona factory. It is in the original condition as i received it under a NRA program. Only the cosmoline has been cleaned off. The S/N is 3691578. Anyone care to provide an estimate of value. In addition I have a couple of unopened tins of 30-06 ammo obtained at the same time as the piece.

Hello. I'm very interested in military items, especially WWI. I recently purchased a photo from an antique dealer and while researching it on this site noticed the exact photo as discussed on a thread. It concerns a Canadien officer serving in India. Chuckchili had it. It was from St. Andrews N.B. and he had an interesting moustache and 2 medals, as well as elephants on the collar. Boer War? Did I purchase the exact same pix or are there multiple copies out there? Please let me know. Thank you.

I am a long time shooter but fairly new to milsurp.
I have had a Springfield M-1 Garande and a Winchester M-1 carbine for 20+ years but in the last 3 years I have collected a few others.
My weapons are for using not just admireing and I enjoy them all.
The latest arms aquired are;
41B Swedish Mauser
M38 Swedish Mauser
M95 Steyr Stutzen, 8X56R
Romanian WASR 7.62x39
Mosin-Nagant Polish M-44
Mosin-Nagant 91/30 Sniper
98K
No.4mk1 Enfield
Romanian TT33
(I also own and shoot a Rockriver M-4 and a LWRC REPR quite a bit)
I have learned a lot on this site in a short time and decided to sign up.

Thank you

Hi guys; I recently found your site, and I really enjoy reading and learning. Thanks for having such a nice place to visit... jdog.

Hello, my name is Mike and I have an addiction to Milsurps. Please don't tell my wife, even though I think she has a suspicion.

I have been a registered user on this forum for awhile, just never posted. Got tired of seeing the message that told me that I had never posted, so here I am. I have enjoyed the site thus far and I look forward to enhancing my knowledge on milsurps.

Mike

Just found this forum and might partake of some of the knowledge here if permitted. I am a carbine owner, my dad traded for one back in the 60's ( I think a 22 pistol). It is a winchester made late war and has adj. site and bayonet. I've looked at all the parts and stock, handguard, all internals are "w" stamped except the trigger which I think has some type of "I" stamp. Been a while since I looked. I think the gun is all original since we've had it for 40+ years. Serial number is late War from what I've seen. Can you all give me some idea of value for the rifle? I love to shoot the thing and am looking forward to reading more on this forum to glean more knowledge. Thanks

I just became a new member and live in north Texas.I hope to learn all kinds of new things here as I just got into shooting and collecting the M1 carbines,I am retired and widowed so I can pretty much do as I want.Glad to meet you guys.

Just registered! Great site! Best wishes! Rich
Chi-Town Jarhead (Nam 68-69)

Hi! Just joined forum. Currently own and shoot a Garand and SA M1A, among other weapons. In addition to military arms, I am into motorcycles and old tractors. I am in my late 50's and only have a couple years left until I can retire and spend a LOT of time on my hobbies.
I was an avid reloader back in the 1990's got out of the hobby due to lack of time and other interests. I don't hunt, but enjoy kiling plastic bottles and targets. I am conservative and believe in gun rights and personal liberty.
I am encouraged to see a lot of folks coming back to our way of thinking the last few years re gun rights.:D

Hi, I am new to this forum.
I found here through a Google search using key words "Accuracy International" "PM".

Hey everyone New guy here Ive been into firearms for awhile and about 7 months ago caught the milsurp bug. I own a 91/30 Mosin Nagant 1940 Isheveck and Semi Own a m24/47 yugo mauser recently bought still drenched in cosmo, but unfortunatly I cant touch it until christmas. it was her girft to me haha she had to give me the money to buy it since she doesnt have a FOID. but yea thats about it. im constantly on the interwebz because I work thru the night and watch my son all day so im constantly studying about firearms. Its a love/hobby of mine and cant wait to meet some of yall. cheers:thup:

Just got interested in M14 rifle and this site had some good reference information.

Hello everyone, great site with lot of info, look forward to learning and contributing. Was given as a gift a Lee Enfield yrs ago and reacclimsting myself with it recently...

Hi there. I've been collecting for only a few years but I have what I think is a formidable collection for a Canadian.

RC 1941 JP Saur & Sohn K98
Portuguese Contract 1941 K98 (All Matching)
1943 M91/30 Ex-sniper
1943 M91 repro sniper
1940 SVT-40
1942 SKY M39
1917 Lee Enfield No.1 Mk III
1953 Springfield M1 Garand
1943 Saginaw SG M1 Carbine (with repro paratrooper stock)
1918 Springfield 1903
Springfield 1903A4 repro
Winchester 1897 trench gun

Pistols:
DWM-made Finnish-purchased Luger
1941 Tokarev TT33
1945 M1911A1
1944 Valmet made Lahti L-35
Browning Hi Power

Less interesting (to a forum like this):
Colt SP1
Russian SKS
Pietta PPS50

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm a recent college grad who's has a bad case of gun collectors syndrome :lol:. I started with a Soviet pistol and that quickly grew into four other firearms. I joined here to interact with other gun owners/collectors and hope to gain a little more knowledge in the process.

—Jim

Hello all,

I am a newbie. Very interested in Military surplus rifles...

Howdy folks, nice to be with other people with same interests, & TONS of info! Just recently bought TWO= Mosin Nagant 91/30 1945 rifles and boy are they fun! (Got 2 from Big-5 @ $109.95 each.) Not the best price, but still!It all started with a Springfield 1911 A-1 Fully loaded with Tritium Night sights, Skeletinized trigger and hammer, Stainless Slide, Beautiful!!! Haven't counted TOTAL pistols and Rifles yet, but the rifle safe is full after I get my 1148 Remington Deluxe, Semi-auto this week! Hope to be talking with ya, got a few questions if I don't find the answers soon! Thanks, Gary Never :surrender: !!! :bitch::slap:

I'm in lovely California ... sigh. My interest is the Twentieth Century before 1945.

Greetings all. I am an amateur gun collector and nut from Wisconsin. I love old C&R guns, milsurps and milsurp sporters, and single-action revolvers.

Hello to everyone on the board. I am interested in Canadian and US military surplus rifles and enjoy reading the great information on this board.

Jim Aldous

I just recently joined the Swiss Forum and find it is really an informative resource. :clap: I also have a K-31 myself and am using it for cast bullet shooting. Now that I am getting more elderly and arthritic, I find shooting cast bullets doesn't tear me up so much as when younger and using military ammo:yikes:

Merry Christmas,
Ed

I recently went out and bought myself a couple of new guns for Christmas. I thought it was about time,I have a dozen or so weapons,including pistols, shotguns, and rifles, but it's been almost 15 years since I fired any of them. I hope it's like riding a bike you never forget how, but being 72 years young one never knows. Bought a 9mm Sig Sauer and SKS, This is waht happens when you start watching those darn guns shows on TV. Thought this would be a good place to go if I need any information and or advice.

hello
I am a collector of ww2 items and design consultant of a new start up gun manufacturer.
I am happy to be here

Hello Gentlemen (and ladies if present). I am new the the forum but have had some great fun buying milsurp rifles and handguns, primarily U.S. and German. I hope to explore the site and learn more about my hobby. I have an 03 FFL and a California COE (Certificate of Eligibility) meaning this left wing state says I can own firearms (Don't get me started). Merry Christmas to all and have a prosperous New Year.

Hi all,
Been in the milsurp game for a while.
From Queensland Australia.
I've spent ten years working in East and West Africa.
I enjoy competing in Service rifle matches, both rimfire trainers and centerfire.
Funny most probably expect Aussies to have mainly .303s, I sort of have everything but.
I've got a couple of Remington 1903a3s and a Springfield 1903Mk1 {with the pederson cutout}
A couple of Swedes, a couple of K31{just about my favorites}.
A mint M941 k98.
A really nice Eddystone M17.
A 1904/39 Port Verguiro.
Three Enfield .22 trainers, a M82 Cooey and a BSA war office pattern trainer.

As you can see a pretty broad spectrum.:thup:

Well it's X-mas eve here, I'm at work in the Coal Mines but will be home this arvo with the kids.
So Merry X-mas to all.

Cheers
Dave

New member, just picked up a ROFM No4 Mk1 1941 that has been sporterized. No intentions of restoration, maybe carry on where previous owner stopped. Regards, John

I have collected WWI/WWII military for years, but somehow wasn't aware of this forum. I ran across it when Googling for info on an Albion No 2 revolver I just picked up, and of course had to join! I look forward to this being a great resource.

Now, to find an HAC No 2...

I have been a member for a while and need to introduce myself. I collected Milsurps years ago when they were available and cheap and I was just out of the service. Sold out when I started to raise a family..3 kids..and now I almost cry when attending gun shows. Anyhow 40 years later....today...am starting to collect again but on a less serious level. Am into Finish Mosin Nagants..Russian SKS..and a few AK's. Love this site................

Hello everyone. I'm a new member. I look forward to using the site.

thanks,
Larry

I am a collector of WWII and others, mostly 32acp of any brand or country.
Thanks
Cliff62

:wave: Hello all, looking to learn from every one here and hope. I can contribute something useful as well. I own an Enfeild MK 4 hoping to acquire, A M-1 Garand soon