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new to your site, it's funny that I've never found this site, found it quite by accident, doing some research on the parker hale c3 and an old post came up, checked it out and liked what I saw. interests are probably like anyone here, anything firearm related, military and LE. far too many years behind the scope and at the range and far too much lead in the lungs as we used to say...
:wave:hello everyone im just getting started here i didnt realize what a following old military weapons have. ihave a 98mauserthat has been in the family since my dad brought it home. im glad i found this site because i was going to modify it for hunting fortunitly a gun dealer showed me the proper way .its slightly modified but in less than i hour i can restore it to orignal shape .so im interested in learning all i can about the history of the mauser which i found out is quite a lot
I'm Bill from a dinky little hamlet of 130 in southern Ontario.
My interests are in old Mauser Conehammers and deactivated MP38s.
Cheers, and Howdy!
Looking to gain information on the value of a British No 4 Mk 1 * TSniper rifle and scope. No crate. Scope is a Mk 111 in good working order and was refurbished in England by Petyer Laidler. I'm a long time military collecter and ex CF.
Hi everyone,
Needless to say, but I am a new member :clap: just saying hello...
I live in Australia, and as such am heavily restricted on what type of firearms I am permitted to own. So, I am slowly but surely getting into milsurp rifles.
I've owned plenty of firearms since first starting out nearly 2 years ago (Savage Edge, Weatherby Vanguard, Howa 1500, Stirling Folding, BSA Sportsman 15, Savage MKII F, Savage MKII FV, La Coruna FR8 'carbine', Longbranch No4 MKI*, Stoeger Outback Tactical U/O, another FR8, Israeli Mauser, IAC 87) and now I have plans to buy a single shot .22 of some kind and jazz it up a bit for my mother who has only recently taken an interest in firearms.
Most of my shooting time is spent either informal target shooting, or hunting. All of the firearms mentioned above were sold off to pay for this or that, so the only guns I still own are the x3 listed in my sig line.
I adore anything related to the German military, of any period; however WW2 and the immediate years post WW2 hold a special interest in my mind.
My Israeli Mauser, originally an Oberndorf 1917 Gew98 (matching bolt and receiver) which was then stockpiled, and most likely issued late in the war during the defence of Berlin (assumptions assumptions - but the bottom of the receiver is marked '45 - among other things, but no ww2 waffenampts are present). Rehashed post war and put into service by the IDF in 1957 (ordnance and IDF markings, and date - among other things) this ironic piece of history is now in my care.
It is not a Turk Mauser, or even Turk issued (as many were) and still retains many of the original WW1 markings which is pretty interesting. It's current configuration is K98 (turned down bolt handle, front sight hood, different stock style, etc... etc...) and I absolutely love it.
I'm currently getting my degree in Nursing (... man nurse haha), so my time is split up between work and uni mostly. This year hasn't planned out too well, with an unforseen head injury negatively impacting on my ability to both work and study. Also, I haven't been out shooting in over 2 months !
So... rambling introduction out the way, I'm keen to contribute wherever I can and learn as much as I can - about the Mausers mostly. I'll get some pictures up as/when is suitable.
Thanks !
New member from Roswell, GA. Not a collector, just love shooting corrosive ammo. My mil surps are: M1 Garand - DCM purchase with July '44 serial #, Yugo M24/47, Mosin M91/59, Bulgarian AK-74 and a Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. 1 that is the best of the bunch (after the Garand). I don't hunt, but I can kill Coke cans all day, shooting off-hand at 70 yards. Practicing for the Zombie Apocalypse.
Hello I recently inherited a Norwegian Krag Jorgensen and was looking to find more info about it and it's history.
Hello
New guy who bounced over from gunboards.com.....glad to be here. I have been collecting/shooting milsurps since the early 90's, primarily swedish mausers, finn mosin nagants, garands and springfields.
26th LGS
Hi fellas, new guy here with some recent additions to my old iron that came out of a shed. Much solid info from this site, such as the National Ordenance/Santa Fe 03A3 cautions (I happened on one Sunday). My 1st mil-surp was an Arisaka T38 MUM intact bring back that I butchered when I was 10. Still have it and in the process of accumulating parts to restore. PAX
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Hey gang I have been collecting M1 Garands for a few years and have learned alot on that form I would really like to start picking up a few 1911 A1 WW 2 era What better place to start learning
Hello everyone!
Hi Guys (and Gals)! Found this forum while searching for info on BAR mags. I enjoy all kinds of firearms and have a number of military ones (3 M-1s, 2 M1A's and a Yugo Mauser for rifles and several 1911's).
I'm a VietNam vet (1965) and have served in the U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) , The Ohio Army National Guard, the Air Force Reserve and even the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
Hi, Everyone glad to be a new member,hope you are ready for some questions. I will have plenty. I love to shoot ,hunt, collect, and have done some building. I like everything from muzzle loader, black powder cartridge rifles, to semi auto to full auto. AK's to AR'S,Glocks to 1911's,I have everything in my collection,but full auto.I just got to poor before i could buy anything full auto.I use to reload,but i havent reloaded in so long ,i would have to have someone to show me how again. I do love watching them every year at Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot.I got to shoot the Mac's and a Thompson, but i want to shoot ppsh 41 or a 43. I love to watch and shoot at Friendship, Indiana at the Indiana National Muzzle Loader Shoot. I have hunted and shot since i was 10 years old. I started collecting at 13. It is a shame,if a kid was to collect guns at that age now,they would probally report you to CPS. I started my boy out at 5 and 6. He did learn safety first though, i pushed and pushed safety early and often,something must have paid off because when he turned 18, he started being a range officer at Friendship.That is all about i can say, i do have a habit of rambling on when i talk about guns.One of my first question is how do to i post picture and video.I do plan on posting my AK collection,and some of my pistols.
Hi everyone. I am a new member here. I have been collecting some surplus arms over the years. I have some M1 carbines, Garands, M44us Mosbergs, SC1903a3, Nagant 1895 revolver, Nagant 91/30 & M44, Makarov pistols, Tokarev T33 & a Colt 1903 32 acp. I like owning a part of history and shooting them.
Just saying Hi.
I collect rifles with a bayonette lug, any country, any caliber and never sporterized. The collection includes Springfields, Arisakas, Remingtons, Lee Enfield, various Mausers and a Mosin Nagant. The latetest acquisition is a Jugoslav 24/47 in pretty good shape. This is a nice forum and I hope to be a contributung member, 21+ years Army and National Guard in the Infantry, Transportation and Maintenance.
Joined today. Have been interested in firearms of one sort or another as far back as my memory goes about 68 years I guess. I'll be 73 on July the first 2012. Took a hiatus from powder burning at the age of 50 or so and spent about ten years loosing (releasing) arrows with a longbow. My last Bow was a 110 pound checkmate and perhaps the sweetest is a 91 lb Howard Hill big Five. It got pretty intense for awhile (about 18 months) I was loosing 400 arrows a day. I have osteoarthritis in my shoulders and therefore can no longer draw a bow.
At the moment my favourite firearm is a TT 33 in 7.62x25 built in 1943.
Glad I found this site!
:yikes:thats me cause i ain't got a scooby doo what i am really doin on here cause all i wanted to know was if what i have got is a cannon ball or not so anywho thats me
Hello all,
I recently discovered this sight when looking into more information on some old rifles. I found the post well written and knowledgeable so i decided to become a member.
As a new member and recent Bren MK 1M owner, I'm glad I've finally located a site which has the breadth of knowledge the members appear to have.
While I'm happy (giddy) with my recent purchase, I'm somewhat unsure of how to position the gas regulator. I shot several rounds of military ammo (.303) through it using the MK1 barrel without the regulator, truth be told, i had no idea what it was and found the brass had ballooned in the chamber making extraction difficult to damn near impossible.
The next time I shot the gun, I found she performed flawlessly with factory (Remington) ammo and a MKII barrel /regulator borrowed from a friend. Of course, I had repositioned the gas block without realizing there are four distinctly different size holes to regulate gas flow.
My questions are such....which position would "normally" be used for the regulator and would the firing of the gun without the gas block have been the reason for the ballooned cases?
Thanks for reading the intro and the problems I've encountered. While I may be new to this particular gun, she's going to be a valuable addition to my collection.
Bob
Hi...
...since 1955 casual collector and casual restorer of infantry weapons 1860 to 1945.
hennyn9
Hi New here first post... just wanted to say Hi and I am glad to have found this forum..
I have been "collecting" military type firearms for most of my life.. now I have a place to talk abou them..
I mostly have american firearms.. 1903a3 M1 Garand M1 carbine 1903 carbine AR-15 sp1 AR-15a2 carbine AR-15A2 Hbar Colt New Servie .45 colt Colt 1911 Walther P-38k thats about it so far..
well off to read some posts
:)
Greetings all. New to this site and have been interested in the subject matter for about 60+ years. Need info on P-17 Enfield and thought I might find it here.
Newby here, Hello everyone., I've been collecting for about 20 yrs, recently got into Mil-surps, I shoot the John C. Garand matches and alternate between an AR and a M1, recently got me an M1A to go along with my Mosin and SKS's, my last purchase is a Universal M1 Carbine, 2nd gen. according to my research (still apprehensive about getting this), I found this while looking for info on my carbine, looks like a great site.
Just a quick hello. Just joined the site a few days ago and have found this place to be a world of knowledge. You folks really know your stuff and have some great collections. I have just been given a sporterized Winchester model 1917 that I was very interested in finding out about. I got a little more than I thought I would :thup:
Rob
hi guys, fell in love with the Garand at my uncles funeral, i heard the hulls rattle on the concrete, felt the cold chills the 06 and the military tribute made run up and down my spine and i was hooked. i am very grateful for the soldiers who served and serve, would like to continue the greatest generations values, help when i can, and do what i must to continue the United States. Ron
Hi people.
I'm new here.
Shooting mill. rifle matches is my thing.
I own a IHC-m1, Remington1903-03A3, 1903-03-"A4", Oberland Arms OA-10 and a mill. spec. 1911.
Hi, I'm a new member from TN. I have just started collecting, started with an Tula Mosin Nagant and a Nagant revolver, did a restoration on a Chinese sks just to see if I could. Bought a great M1 Garand from the CMP.
I wanted a more difficult project for me and my dad to work on, and have settled on making a Semi-auto Bren gun. (My primary reason for joining)
just getting into guns, interested in older ones:dancingbanana:madsmile:
Just wanted to say hello and congratulate you folks on a very nice and informative website. Well done.
I like many of you have experience with quite a few different milsurp rifles from many nations and eras and always enjoy sharing knowledge and info about them.
I am new to this forum . I have owned some surplus rifles in the past, mostly Mausers & M95's . I now only have a French captured 1943 K-98.
New member signing in. CGN and GOC member under the same name.
Hello Everyone
Just stumbled on this site while doing some research on my first milsurp rifle buy and was going through some old threads and found great info. Thanks.
Luke418 in Plano, Texas; first post.
I noticed that one member was curious about "Stinger" .22 ammo.
FYI (in case no one else has called it) Stinger is a CCI product.
I have some that is at least 14 years old and it performs flawlessly in my Ruger
22/45 MK2.
Thanx, Luke418
Hello guys,
I’ve been prompted into introducing myself on the forum!
I’m an Arms Dealer and importer of ammunition [Barnaul distributor]. I have a military background, a Major RNZIR {ret}. Professionally qualified QS, and a hunting and shooting nut since as far back as I can recall. Been shot once and been shot at, so very selective as to whom I hunt with.
Have a very soft spot for the .303Brit, my first rifle was a 1903 BSA with so much headspace that it singed my eyebrows each time I fired!@ Currently have several .303’s including a mongrel No4.(T).
Have family and friends in Russia and travel back there often.
Yeah, that’s me!
RUSSIANZ - Home
BARNAUL - Home
[Second attempt at posting this so hope it doesn't come up twice!!
Hi, I am new to this forum. Had a couple of #1 Mk3's for a few years and then got hold of a few mixed guns. Mainly got Brit/Aussie military now, only been really collecting for the last 6 months. Been very lucky with help finding guns to go into the collection. Iam also starting to collect a few .410 shotguns, just like the little buggers.
Have been very lucky from one collector selling off his collection and scored his 303 head stamp collection, has a few hundred HS in the collection. Also getting a collection of 303 rounds from around the world, and a collection of civilian ammunition as well form same person.
I will attempt to take some photos if anybody is interested.
Iam looking forward to more visits to the forum and so far its been bloody great.:thup:
cheers and thanks to those who have already made contact with me.:clap:
steve
Hi Guys,
I am new to the hobby but purchased my first enfield a couple of months ago and have been hooked since. Really enjoy the site and have learned alot already from it.
Cheers,
Kyle
I have two enfield rifles and hope to have three some day . One is a no4 mk1 the other a no1 mk3 I beleave. I hope some of you all can help me found out more about my no1 and what the true year and make it is.
I'm new to this site. I try to stick with WWl , WWll and Korean war Military.
Just like to say hello to the forum being a new recruit i thought it wise to introduce myself before i choose my bed space,my username is grafton (alas Pete Wilson) I have many interest's in all types of firearms from matchlocks to center fire which includes a Mosin Nagant sniper,a SMLE no 4 and a Mauser I also have many muzzle loader's and black powder cartridge rifles which I shoot regularly.I just found this forum after trying to google for info on a bayonet for the SMG sterling which I am making a half size model,I had a sterling as my personal weapon during my army service but alas after forty two years i cant remember if the SLR 1A1 would fit.Bye for now i have a lot of back post to read
Take care (Pete)
I need your help in identifying positively if my rifle is a John Jovino Lithgow Lee Engfield or not. My hope is it is not a John Jovino but I suspect it is.
Under the bolt it says Lithgow SHT.LEE III 1915.
Cerial # matches on the nose cap and on the metal up near the bolt action where there is a 5MD, an old 7 pointed star with an A in it and a shield below with ACP in it as well as a second cerial number that matches the cerial number in the wood in the butt stock.
Also on the butt stock is 1915, 5MD, CMF, 18, HV, III and a shield with a kangaroo inside it with the letter A on the left of the kangaroo and C on the right.
On the wood on the underside behind the trigger guard is a 7 pointed star and AUSTRAILIA stamped over it.
On the underneath on the other side of the trigger and the magazine stamped in the wood is Z. You can make out a faint old V two inches further up the wood on the underneath side.
The bolt does not have a matching cereal number. It has the seven pointed star with an A in it as well as MA'41.
The rear site does not have a windgauge screw although the wood shows there was one once. The cereal numbers on the rear site don't match the metal near the bolt or the nose cap or in the wood of the butt stock.
Volley sites are mounted on the gun but the way they are mounted does not look right. For example the forward volley site that looks like a sundial is mounted by a screw instead of being "pinned" in.
The rifle does have brass recoil pads.
The front site has N and an arrow next to it.
The barrell is in very good condition. Here is what is marked on it when I removed the wood. SA with an arrow between them maybe, JJ (one J is higher than the first J), a crown marking that looks to be of India, maybe a I L over 76 over C, maybe a D over a 2 over a C, maybe SA over 2 ?, a square with an O in the center and I L over S A over O maybe.
There are no markings on the Lower Band.
There is an old seven pointed star on the metal behind the front site and the nose guard.
The wood all apears to be original and the same.
I suspect this is a gun by John Jovino. I will try and post some photos if I can figure out how to do it. Great looking Lee Enfield but not sure it is what I hope it to be, a true Lithgow. If anyone has any feedback, please let me know. I hope to hear feedback soon.
Hi Everyone,
Just joined and looking forward to those with similar interests.
I am a retired US Army Colonel, both active and reserve.
I am an NRA certified instructor, in both pistol, personal protection and Refuse to be a victim.
My collecting goal was to obtain one example of every major rifle that was ever issued
by the United States Army. Not alternate issues or contract weapons. I have largely
achieved this goal.
I have other questions, but will save for later.
:wave:
Have been floating around this site for quite a while now. I actually registered with the original Milsurps.com and was an occassional poster on the forums.
A good mate, Fergs, is also a member here and we both share a passion for the old ex-mils.
I have significantly increased the collection since I first joined this site and have plans to add quite a few more.
I'm in a unique position to see an interesting array of old WWI & II bolt rifles at this time. Though many will never be able to grace anyone's safe nor be returned to original glory. Still, one good thing has come from it and I will be chasing up a P-14 when I get home.
Anyway, I look forward to a more active participation in the time to come.
Cheers
i'm a new member I have a Brazilian Model 1935 Mauser Rifle looking for scope & mounts
Hi everyone! I just found this forum after spending YEARS on the net. Yeah, that's me- slow on the pick up... Anyway...
I have been collecting MilSurp guns for a few years, and I find that I am enjoying them much more than the more "current" guns in my meager collection. I like shooting cast bullet loads in them, don't want to stress them too much, you know! I am also looking for more info on the Johnson Rifle.
Looking forward to learning more about the guns I have and the ones I *want*!
Best Regards to you all,
Weldmeister
Howdy from the USA. I have actually been a member for quite some time but never posted before. It kills me to see the great deals you can get in Canada on military surplus and know I can't take part in them:crying: Oh well, at least I have a few Canadian military firearms (2 Ross rifles, Inglis High Power, Long Branch No.4 Mk1 Lee Enfield).
Made my first purchase in the 80's from my uncle, an unissued 1942 Savage No.4 MK1* in cosomline and paper. My second Enfield came after my fathers passing to start a memorial for him as he served from the beginning to the end with the Royal Canadian Service Corp in WW II... A No. 5 Jungle Carbine (F) 1946. My latest and greatest is a Longbranch No. 7 Canadian Trainer with transit case in pristine condition! Total spent on all three rifles.......$ 950 cdn....$100, $350 and $500 !!!!!! One collector saw all three rifles and said they are museum quality or better.
Howdy y'all
Found this site a few months ago and am now hooked. Started my military firearm acquisitions with a Russian SKS, then a Mosin-Nagant, and now looking for a M1 Garand and M1903 Springfield. I think I've found my passion. Guess I'll stick around a while.
McJocar
Newbie here just wanting to say hello. 2 Finn M39's, 2 K31's and several MN 91/30's.
Hello to All !
I am a beginning military surplus collector from Texas now living in southern Louisiana.
I am excited by what I've seen on the site since joining today. I hope someday to be able to contribute knowledge here.
Thanks
Benton
1944 Nosin Nagant M44 carbine
1978 Factory 147 Chinese Type 56 carbine (SKS)
1960 Walther P.38 pistol (former BMI police issue)
Hi Everybody -
New to the forum. Am interested in military bolt action rifles and it looks like I have found paydirt! Hope to be able to contribute as well as getting valuable tips and references. Dan
Hello to all !!!!!!!!!!!!!! How is everybody doing tonight?????????????
I'm kinda new to forums and a new collector. My kids are all grown now so I have some time for hobbies. I'm learning a lot and this forum seems to have a lot to offer.
Hey Guys, I just here to find out some info on my Enfields and Arisakas
Thanks for all the hard and dedication it helps us noobs to get are facts straight lol
Hello, new member here. So far I have a 1943 Mosin Nagant 91/30 and an original 1952 Russian Tula SKS. I also have a SKS-M but that's not a milsurp, just a lot of fun! I am eyeballing a 1943 Inland M1 Carbine but not sure I should jump on it.
Hi all.
Just picked up my first SMLE No1 MkIII*, made in 1940. It looks to be a dispersal rifle, with a B stamped below the crown on the wrist, and M stamped on everything else (is it from ROF Maltby?). Anyways, see you around the boards
Well, I'm new to the site and new to Milsurps in general. I have some Enfields and Mausers, nothing special, rather pedestrian in nature but I love 'em. I really look forward to participating in the informational forums found here. Skypilot out for now.
Hi everyone, i am compulsive collector and now i can also make a living out militay equipment. I
I am sure there is a lot too learn here and hopefully i can give something in return.
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Immobilis: Tecum hostes debelamus
Hi everyone, I am a new member and also new to collecting. I am lucky enough to have an uncle who was a special forces airborne ranger for 25 years who has recently let me look through a lot of the stuff he has accumulated over the years and came away with a few pretty cool items but I can't wiat to see what else is out there and what will peak my interest the most. I also have a mosin nagant rifle that I received from a former boss of mine that is a pretty neat gun as well. I can't wait to see what else is out there.
Hey all, my name is Mike. I am also a member on Gun Boards. I have around 37 milsurp firearms at the age of 21 and feel I will die penniless with a much larger collection. I also collect militaria so this looks like a great site for that as well.
Mike
Hi All,
I'm new to this site but have been collecting Milsurp's, C and R's and anything that looks cool or talk's to me for 6 years or so. I also took up reloading since ammo is hard to come by for some of the guns I've purchased like my 1917 Webley Mark VI in .455. I can't wait to share some of my photo's and find out more about some of my gun's history. My oldest gun is a 1888 German Commison rifle that was Turked, and newest is a Yugo SKS 59/66A1. Where is the spell check?
Just getting started with a pair of 1903a3 rifle builds. One is going to be a "Griffin-Howe" reproduction and the other is going to be a 35 Whelen build for hunting.
Hi new member, you are on the intro board, put your note on the appropriate thread for help and feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by bear2003
regards, Jim
Hi everyone,
I found this site through another excellent site and am looking forward to being a member, I am new to the milsurp world(3 months), but have already collected some descent pieces. I haven't found one yet, but I absolutely love the old Ross's. Looking forward to finding and talking with knowledgeable milsurp members.
Thanks.
I am new here, have collected 2 Mosin Nagant 91/30 and a Nagant 1895 pistol.
Is fun watching what people ask for the 91/30.
Hello from Beaverton, Oregon.
I've been collecting and shooting since the mid-1980's. I'm on Fal Files, Gunboards, and militaryphotos.net under the same name. Primary interests include Swedish Mausers, Enfields, FALs, and other military firearms. I also collect militaria.
I served in the US Marine Corps and Oregon National Guard.
Nice to be here!
Andy
Hi Folks,
New member here, just registered.
Born and grew up in upstate New York in an area so rural we needed to keep our own tomcat. I lived in Texas for a dozen years in the Seventies and Eighties and am currently mummifying in Phoenix with my second wife and our two young sons.
I'm a long-time shooter; my Dad started teaching me to shoot on an old Crossman air pistol when I was four and since I'm presently in my mid-sixties, I've been at it off and on, for a long time.
I have a small collection, a totally mixed-bag, ranging from a new-in-the-box Win/FN .308 semi-auto to a Romanian AK 'pistol', to several Swede 6.5x55 Mausers (including a sweet li'l '94 carbine!), an early Mod. 52 Winchester target rifle (SN: 702 -- I said it was early), a Savage Mod. 19NRA I shot in competition in high school, two Webley revolvers (a Mk III and a Mk VI - both 'cut', unfortunately), a 5" Bull Barrel Ruger Mk I, a Schmidt-Rubin K31 and a lovely little 1862 Colt Pocket Police made (judging from the serial #) in 1864. As you can see, kind of eclectic -- no particular rhyme or reason to the collection except what I personally like (or just got a deal I couldn't refuse). Some I've acquired myself and some, like the 52 Winchester and the little 1862 Colt, I inherited from my Dad, who bought it for $12.50 right after he'd gotten home from a tour of the islands of the South Pacific with the Marines.
If I can't be shooting (and there seems to be less and less time), I enjoy reading (mostly History or Science-Fiction), model building, drawing and painting. Most of my working life has been spent drafting or scientific and technical illustration. I once worked as an artist with Aurum Etching, a subsidiary of Colt's Custom Gunshop (before Colt ran 'em into the ground), where we cranked out a bunch of Colt Commemorative editions.
So, that's me in a nutshell (and some would say, an entirely appropriate place).
I look forward to getting to know some of you guys and learning some things about military collectibles, etc.
Hi guys, just stopping in hoping to learn a little more about a Lee Enfield number 4 mk1 I've had tucked away in a closet for years.
About 20 yrs ago my father past away and one of the things that he left to me was a 1887 Martini Henry Enfield.
So I joined this forum so I can do some reading on what everyone has posted about this gun.
I don't have much knowledge on weapons, so I figured I could ask the pros
Hello all,
As an engineer and historian, I have a recent infatuation with American-made military firearms of the 20th century. I hope to learn from others, and as I learn more, perhaps be able to help those with similar interests.
Regards,
Hello,new member from coastal Alabama here.
The majority of the weapon I own are milsurp or at least C&R. New guns just don't seem to have any character to me. I've been looking around some,lots of good info to be found here!
Hello all!
New to milsurps.com.
I have been interested in military firearms for quite some time,hoping to learn more here.
hi from Alberta
been collecting WW1 andWW2 stuff for 35 years or so,so much so that i had to add a second floor to my shop to hold it all.
Collect Canadian ,German ,Russian , British , US ,well preatty much everything but French
according to my wife its a sickness but what the hell i collected her too:D::yikes:
see you around
Hello every one new to this site, I am looking for info on a gun I recently got a hold of. I got lucky and found a Brazilian Mauser in near new condition and was wondering what they are worth. I am also looking forward to putting a few rounds through it. I also got a 1942 lithgow Lee- Enfield in good shape even though the stock looks like it has seen some action the barrel in both of them look clean with no pitting. ANy help would be great.
My name is twistie. I joined RAN (royal Australian Navy ) 1976 as a weapons mechanic served 6 years. Later after a long break I joined Australian Army ,RAEME (Royal australian electrical & mechanical engineers ) as an armourer. Did 2 tours. A collector of ww2 & later rifles (semi & select fire) & machine guns untill the port arthur shootings & resulting law changes in 1996 . I designed & built some nice pieces (check my avatar ). Now I build non fireing replicas. I live in Tasmania the tiny island at the bottom of Australia. I have training & experience in a vast cross section of weapons. My vote for best weapon (rifle) eva made south african Gallil .223. its got a inbuilt bottle opener. Cheers all
I served 20 years in the U S Navy, 1958-1978 where I also served in country in Viet Nam. I later retired from Continental Airlines (best airline there ever was).!!!!! I am looking to replace a gun I sold stupidly as a young man ( i know we all did). It's an original Colt 1911 Auto marked U S Navy with matching serial numbers. I've been saving to afford the price for the right gun so, I'm no dealer and I expect to pay the market price for this rare pistol. I will certainly reward any help I receive. I'm asking here because I know this forum is not just another gun market. My email is : gordon@gb1partners.com and my cel is 832 332 4444. Hope I'm not stepping on any toes by making this request for help. There are so many made up, reconditioned and non authentic Navy 1911's that I need help. Please call or email me. I will certainly be thankful for whatever assistance or advice you can give. Thank you, Gordon Bethune
Hi there
Does anyone know if there are any L42A1 rifles for sale out there? I'm not that bothered about having the full kit, I'm just intrested in obtaining a rifle to shoot in service rifle comps. I'm not intrested in clones only origonals to add to my collection of Enfields, a stablemate for my Enforcer No.476
Regards
Stewie
Hello,
Just got a No4 mk2 and came across this forum and found it to be a wealth of information. I have started to built a small WWII collection. I have a No5, M1C Garand, 1911, S&W Victory, and some other fun stuff. Love these old guns and they seem to be multiplying in my safe :D:. I have a few question about the proper method of re-oiling and cleaning wood. Where would i post these questions?
I look forward to sharing knowledge,
Keoni42
Hello Everyone, Newbie to collecting military arms.
Hello from southwest Missouri,I'm a retired Marine Tanker. worked 16yrs as a chief mech on steam train at a theme park. then retird for good in 09. Semper Fi
Hi Guys,
I'm trying to build a 3-D model [in a CAD program called Solidworks] of the Lee-Enfield #4 MkI - as I used in my days in the Irish Army Reserve [FCÁ] - so I need fully detailed drawings, please.
I have already built a fully-detailed [and fairly accurate] model of my Mauser M96/38 - but this was done by careful measurement of my own rifle - and it's NOT the ideal way to do things! I'd be happy to share this model [or drawings made from it] with anyone from Milsurps who, like me, likes to add things like such as a Rear-Sight Adapter to hold a telescopic sight [without drilling and tapping my beautiful Classic Rifle!]. I use the model of the rifle to ensure a precise fit of newly made parts.
Thanks
Hi folks. I'm a new '44 Lee Enfield NoMk1 "Longbranch" owner! Hoping to find any info on the subject. I am also a frequent reader/contributor to the forums: PerfectUnion.com, Scoutrifle.org, ArizonaFirearmsForum.com, and Enfield-Rifles.com.
I'm not a huge gun buff, but I love the few that I own:
- 2006 Ruger Mini-14 '580' Ranch Rifle .223/5.56
- Taurus Millenium Pro PT-145 .45APC
- 1944 LE No4 Mk1 "Longbranch" .303 Brit
- 1953 Ruger Standard .22 recently sold
- looking for a double-barreled shotgun (16ga preferred...Win Mod 24 my goal)
I prefer simple, rugged firearms that go BANG! everytime. Preferrably made of steel and wood, that won't break the bank. Any history or historical lineage is always an added bonus!
I look forward to learning from ya. Thanks for having me.
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Hi I just found this forum and think I will visit often. I like WW2 Weapons, have two Mosens, A M44, Just picked up a Swiss K31 last night, Also have a SKS and a Thompson. Plus assorted newer rifles. I am on the hunt for a nice M1 Grand. Thanks for all of you posting the pics of your collections and the info about frauds.
Jim
hi new to thread have been interested in military surplus and firearms all my life
New to the forum and brand new to owning a Garand. More familiar with handguns but as lots of folks, that classic battle rifle, well, just had to have one. Just picked up a SA/Danish example of the M1...private seller who apparently had gotten this from the CMP at one point. 1945 receiver, 1947 bbl, with a PB bolt...hope the pics get posted. Any comments, insight into this model or things I need to look for,, etc will be appreciated.
Hi! New member here from the southeastern US. New to vintage firearms, eager to learn.
hi im steve from norfolk england , 22 yrs 2 para and interested in anything military.
first post. 50 years old shooting for 45 of them
I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have followed many threads over the past few weeks and learned some great information from the site veterans out there. Now that I am a member I hope to participate and contribute what I can. Great site and I am glad to finally be a member. Howard
I just came across this web site today while doing some surfing. I am happy to have found it. I've been collecting for just over a year so you can imagine how many questions I have. So far, I've picked up a nice M1 Garand, a shooter M1 .30 Carbine, a French MAS 1949/56 semi-auto rifle, a couple German WWII single shot .22 training rifles, and a Russian SKS. All I need now is to find some good, cheap ammo in bulk. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hello All,
I'm glad to be a new member. This sight is very interesting I have enjoyed what I have seen so far. OF couse my interest is in Military Small arms from the CW to Today.
They wouldn't let me freeload anymore, so I broke down and registered. Now that I'm here I plan to read even more good stuff posted by the smart guys on this forum. As a kid I was interested in Mil weapons, then I served 27 years, and now I can do what I want. Unfortunately prices and availability are different from when I was that kid. I'm happy to be here--or anywhere for that matter.:thup:
Howdy from the great state of Texas!
-Brandon
Not much to describe about myself really. I'm a native Texan who's been a gun owner and hunter since age 8, which was about 50 years ago. First military rifle I owned was a Brazilian Mauser '08, which my dad bought for me unused in cosmoline for about $50. Unfortunately (although he did a beautiful job with it), it was sporterized. Would be worth twice as much now if we'd left it untouched, but I still hunt with it on occasion and it's packed with memories. I'm really more of a hunter and lover of fine sporting rifles and shotguns than a military purist or collector, but I've always been interested in the history of firearms; particularly long guns. I recently bought a Nagant and about a month ago picked up a previously sporterized Savage Lee Enfield 4, which I'm refinishing (not restoring). The original reason for buying the Enfield had more to do with its historic use as a sporting rifle in Africa by Col. John Patterson and others than its military history, but in the course of scouring the internet for articles and parts I've learned more about the Lee Enfield in the past month than I knew in the previous 50 years. In fact, one of the main reasons I joined was to see if some of the real experts on this forum could provide some information I still need to complete the project. Hopefully that will be the case.
Hello Members,
This will be my first post. I hope I'm doing this correctly. I just bought a GI M1 Carbine. It's an Underwood, at least I think it is. It's got the word Underwood stamped on the receiver with a flaming ball below. But, on the barrel just below the front sight, it's stamped: SAGINAW S.G. DIV. GENERAL MOTORS. So my question is: Who really made this gun or is it a combination of manufatures? The serial number stamped on the receiver, just below the word UNDERWOOD is: 4012218 ( at least I think that's the serial number). Anyone who has any information on this gun, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance and it sure is nice being a new member.
Geo.
Hi there,
Charlie Desper, 30+ years playing with M1 Garands
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Hi there,
Charlie Desper, 30+ years playing with M1 Garands
hello all, new to this site, been shooting for 20 odd years, not really a collector, more a user-- being scottish, of course i've got a SMLE -- and a Delisle replica- a couple of shotguns etc- all my pistols are now safe with friends in Arizona
looking foreword to using the forum have heard good things about the sight long time collector WW11 fire arms USMC gear Regards 0331
Hey Guys. My name is Ed Herring and I own about 12 carbines. Am interested in Inlands, Winchesters, Irwin Pedersens and S'G's.
I'm new to the forum. I've been collecting only a couple years. So far, I have a 1942 Savage Enfield No1 Mk4*, Mosin Nagant, and a Type 99 Arisaka. I enjoy reloading and shooting all of them on a regular basis.