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Good to have you here SS Sniper! I started shooting in my early teens too with bb and pellet guns. Its a great time to learn about guns and always be ready to listen to older people who have been shooting and collecting for a long time. They will be able to teach you and help you out in many many ways. I was taught to shoot by a retired US Army sniper instructor who got was in the vietnam war. Good shooting.
Hello everyone,
I'm a complete noob to this entire genre and simply trying to learn about a few pieces my uncle wants to get rid of. Thinking about adding one or two to start collecting something new.
Hi all new here and finding lots of information except on a Cooey M82 that I have.
Hi everyone new Enfield owner:
Have a no. 4 MK 1*, Savage that I just purchased for 400 from a gun collector/dealer
haven't shot it yet but can't wait maybe this weekend. Looking to increase my knowledge
of these firearms. Can't wait to get another one, I have the fever.. Looking forward
to learning about these great firearms. Glad to be new owner. :dancingbanana:
Hello all! I am a brand new member to this group, although I have been tapping your depth of knowledge for a little while. While I love guns, life took over after I got out of service and left me with no time for hobbies. Now, some forty years later, I am jumping in with both feet! Got a newish Springfield M1A and an oldish 03 Springfield! Now to start collecting chipmunk hides! With 100 I can make a tiny, tiny rug!
Rick
I found this forum from a thread in the Uzitalk forum due to my current interest in Sterling SMGs. I am a long time collector of Mauser and Springfield rifles. Although retired from 40+ yrs in aerospace/defense work, I have a fulltime gunsmithing business here in Prescott, AZ. Back to milsurp, I also have a CMP M1 Garand and a DCM M1 carbine (from 1964). Happy to be here and looking forward to sharing info on this forum.
Thunderdawg
New to this page and just looking around to see what is going on.
Français et nouveau parmi vous, je vous remercie de m'accepter.
Je tire régulièrement avec un Lee-Enfield N°9 MKI Parker Hale PH5C en 22lr pour l'entrainement et un N° 4 MKI en 303 Bristish.
good evening fellow oppressed gun enjoying gentlemen. I saw an older post on Long Branch No 5 rifles and saw quotes that none were made.
I recently got two #5 rifles
1. A 303, looks like new, with the No 4 LB receiver and no wrist band mark.
2. A 7.62, looks like new, with a grooved but unmarked receiver and an Ishapore wrist band mark dated 1968. 800 meter rear sight, with RFI on the flat.
??? is is possible Ishapore was making No 5 rifles from older parts?
Is anyone else out there making Mutts from parts? these sure seem like good quality weapons...
appreciate any thoughts or schooling.
GC
just wanted to say hello to every one.
I am a new member on this site, and I would like to said hello to every body.
I serve in Canadian Forces for 15 years and I am looking to be able to buy a FN C1 for long range shouthing. I do not have a place to find one, please if somebody know were I can find one I will appreciate it.
Thank you
Fern324
I'm a new member, and signed up looking for a spotting scope tripod. Got one hit before I registered, so I hope I can find it again.
I am a 26-year LE veteran, licensed private investigator, and former Law Enforcement Professional, working for MPRI, with almost 5 years in Iraq. I'd like to PM with anyone with similar experiences, or those who have good tips in teaching grandsons safe firearms handling and effective, accurate long-range shooting.
Looking forward to hearing from some of you.
Hello Every One from Beautiful New England:)
Howdy to all from Texas.....
New member here from Springtown Texas.......interested in firearms of all types and a big fan of mil surplus weapons of all kinds. when I was 15 or so I had my dads issue 1903/a3 Springfield 30/06 and wish I still had it but alas it was stolen......any way looks like there are a lot of great people on here and tons of info looking forward to being a member in good standing.
Greetings to one and all,
I am a former serving Marine ( 1974 - 1980 ). Upon leaving the Marines I did not own or make use of firearms until the terrorist attack upon the United States 9/11/2001. After assuring my wife of the safety of having weapons in a SAFE manner in the home I set out to acquire a pistol, a shotgun and a rifle. Having grown up on an Enfield Savage Mod 4 Mk 1, I find myself off of the goal and now in possession of a variety of Milsurp rifles ....... I have as yet to purchase a shotgun, am without a pistol, and now own over a dozen fine surplus rifles that bring me great pleasure using at the Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club located here in Jacksonville, FL. The list includes multiple Enfields, Mosin Nagants, an Eddystone M1017, Schmidt Rubin K39, Mauser K98 and so forth.
I now find myself wishing that I had as much knowledge as I've gained in the past few years while I was actively serving in the Marine Corps.
My latest return to this forum, and choice to perhaps more actively participate, is tied to finding information compiled by Peter Laidler on the Enfield rifles. Considering how much information is "lost" with the closing of amories, it is such a pleasure to come upon what has been saved in private collections and or libraries. In this matter I have very little to offer other than my deep appreciation to and for those that have this information and have chosen to share this information. THANK YOU!
With the 'persecution' the left leaninging progressives keep bringing our way it is of great interest to myself, and I am sure others, how to keep our interest intact and yes OF USE should it become necessary. In these times it seems that the actual USE of weaponry is just as necessary as historically - - - a sad turn of event(s). I pray for my grand-children that they can have a good life in a peaceful world. I now worry that the odds are less in favor of that.
Having been exposed to most of the contemporary individual weapons in use today around the world, I personally still prefer the bolt rifle. The Enfield is natural to hold and fire. The Mosin Nagant is extremely dependable once you understand its peculiarities. The Mauser ...... what can you say other than it is the benchmark upon which so many others have designed. The Swiss Schmidt Rubin shoots better than me on ANY day that I have it at the range. The only weapon that I've a distaste for is the M16 with a carrying handle - - - - The weathered scar in my right eyebrow is explanation enough for that.
As I progress further I am interested in aspects of smithing. I would like to convert Enfield Mod 1 Mk 3a to 7.62 X 39. I would like to convert Mosin Nagant Mod 1938 or 1944 to 7.62 X 39. I have interest and desire to try my hand at making stocks for these various weapons. I have also given thought to some leather products one would associate with ancillaries for these weapons (such as combination cheekrest and butt pad).
When I go to the range I am committed to holding the weapon in my own two hands. Most of the other regulars that I encounter make use of bench rests. While their 'groups' are considerably tighter than mine, I am pleased that at my age I can fairly consistently stay inside of six inches at 100 yards. I am also pleased that at 200 yds I can do as well or better when shooting prone with a sling. When other 'shooters' ask for help, it is with great pleasure I can teach to them the basics that the Marine Corps 'beat' into me ( these shooters do not require beating - - - lol).
Since the economic downturn of 2008 my means to progress have become limited; where there is a will there is a way. Since the efforts of our current administration ammo has become harder to come by and more costly. I still finda way. I am an American. I am proud of the America as it was when I was born to it. I am pleased with my British heritage and the role that my native America has played in cooperation with the english speaking world.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.
Hey everyone. I've actually been a member on here for quite a while but have been hanging around in the background just taking in the immense amount of info available. Anyway, I've had a interest in milsurp stuff since I first got my license. At this point, my interest is limited to Russian, German, US, and commonwealth rifles. Love the old sniper rifles and hope to have a nice collection in my future. I look forward to getting a bit more involved on here and getting to know some of you guys.
Hello everyone!
I'm Jeff from Plano, TX... I began collecting Milsurps with my first one about a year ago...
I mainly collect Mosins.... waiting on my 15th one to be delivered (an 1895 Sestroryetsk), but I am explanding every day. I also have a couple Mausers - German and Spanish, two Carcanos (6.5 and 7.35), a couple Nagant Pistols, a Polish Tokarev, and my latest... a 1947 Enfield Jungle Carbine.
I'm a huge support of Gun Rights, waiting on my C & R in the mail... and daily practice my right to CARRY!
Hello to all. I am new here but love military surplus weapons. Looking to learn from everyone here! Hello again from Tennessee!
G'day All,
I'm an over 50yo collector of military small arms for the period 1950 to 1850, a deliberately vast theme to ensure that I can never fulfill it in my lifetime, and will always have something to hunt down, learn about and drool over. Due to very restrictive laws in my country, I am limited to bolt action rifles (I refuse to vandalize a semi/full auto to comply with deactivation rules) handguns and bayonets. My Mrs and I are active rifle and handgun target shooters, and both involved in shooters rights activities. I found this forum during research into what mounts were used on the British and Commonwealth issued Parker Hale M82 rifle, and hope to learn a lot more on other subjects as well as perhaps able to give back from my own small store of aquired knowledge, Cheers, Keith.
Hi All
Just introducing myself. I have restarted my LE collection after disposing my original one many years ago at the start of the Long gun Registry. I have a question on 2 of my 7.62 LE rifles I acquired recently that I will submit later on the forum. great to be here.
Thanks
Dan Rowsell
Victoria BC
Hi Everyone
I am new to this site but have been collecting various Military Items here in Ireland for the past 15 years.
Tentalous
Hi fellow enthusiasts,
As an ex soldier I still retain the thrill of handling weapons and have a small collection of de-acts one of which is a Mk1 Enfield Bren . Marked DP which I have learned from here, is for drill purpose. It has a blocked barrel but the chamber remains clear allowing chambering and ejecting drill rounds. I believe this is quite a rare animal as the barrel is also removable.
I am also a FAC holder and shoot .308 and .243 on the farm and at my local range.
Nice to meet you all !:)
Hello everyone I have read so much on this forum I wanted to join, even more when finding out my Enfield enforcer had increased in value, I have no.432 with the numbered 479 Pecar scope.
Anyway great site and I look forward to making friends here.
Hello,
I'm interested in learning more about Ullrich Vosmek and his guns. He was my great grandfather. Is there anywhere that I might learn more about him and his guns? Thank you
Hello out there, I'm new to the forum but have a few rifles in my collection. A K98 I was given by my father in law (he participated in the Bulge), A Springfield Krag I inherited from my Grandfather and two new ones I just picked up. They are a 1916 Berthier rifle in great condition, and what I believe to be a 6.5 Arisaka training rifle which is missing the front band and bayonet lug and has had the barrel shortened, which is toast No rifling and LOTS of pitting, It also has no markings except matching serial #'s on the receiver and trigger guard. Are the two I just picked up worth anything? I'm more interested in collecting German, English, Japanese (my father was a medic in the Pacific) and American arms. Thanks for any help you can give.
Hello, Love the site, tons of great info here. I enjoy collecting and building millitary rifles and MG's. I am currently building a Bren and have found many answers to my questions. Also I see a few screen names that I know from other sites that I frequent.
Hi Member,
I am new to the page and wanted to say hello. I have a shop in jacksonville, NC and I wanted to join so that I could have the opportunity to learn more about surplus guns.
Thanks
Hi everyone and thanks for such an informative site. I'm mostly a 1911 fan and have some class 3 stuff as well. Bought my first M1 about a month ago and seemed to have caught the M1/M2 bug.
Thanks carwashchris
G'day all,
Long time lurker first time poster from Western Australia.....:madsmile:
Would like to say Hello! to everyone out there. I am new to this site. I hope I am able to share with everyone. I am a retired engineer who became a gunsmith. In my youth I was a sculptor. So, now I am a specialized artisian gunsmith. I do a lot of restoration on rifles and handguns. I am old school and do everything by hand, including cutting dovetails for sights. One thing that I do have is an Arisaka Type 38 rifle. The rifle is intact including the Mum. The serial numbers match and is in great shape. I have not decided quite what to do with it at tihs point. A customer gave it to me after I restored his Persian Mauser. I also have an M1 Garand that another customer gave to me as well. I am more interested in working on the Garand at the moment. Restoring it completely to it's full glory. Anyway, I do hope I am able to share with you all. Take care, be safe and keep the faith. Sal
Joined looking for info and upgrades to do to my Enfield 1917. Have several other guns and love shooting. Retired USAF Security Forces, and in the firearms/tactics business after years of sandbox trailer living and glad to be with my guns once again, after all these years. Glad to be here to learn and mostly lurk.
Hi Guys,
Glad I found the site. Very interesting posts.
My own particular interest is in Lee Enfield rifles. I have a No7 Mk1 and a No4 set up to look like a No4T. I am very interested in LE off-shoots in particular the smaller calibres. My next purchase is going to be a SMLE .22lr trainer. Seen a few here for between £350 - £600 depending on condition. Just saving up at the moment but have hopes for spring next year.
Look forward to many interesting discussions with you all.
Cheers,
George
Hello,
I have been looking to trace history of my Enforcer serial number 298 and came upon this site, hope someone out there has info, if not would like to add details to list to help compile record of know surviving rifles - note I have 4 shooting colleagues with Enforcers.
Look forward to being member of this site
cheers
Ian
1st and foremost I'd like to say hello to everyone and I hope you're doing great and wearing out the "range"! I'm not a great computer person so don't be surprised at anything that may show up. I have a C&R License and enjoy using it! I thought I could buy one Mosin and a M39 and that would be it -"NOT". I love'm. I also enjoy the early U.S. firearms and British Enfields.
I actually got started collecting bayonets and the history of the bayonets led me to the firearms.
My first firearms were Swiss and Swedish. I just love the history and how firearms changed this world into what it is today. Most people have no idea! That's pretty much what my interest is and I hope to get into the forums with some questions about my collection.
Best to all, Kennie.
Hello there, just a new guy here to talk guns with fellow enthusiasts
Thanks for the greeting: I own and shoot 1903 Springfield Military, modified 1903 sporter, M1Carbine, Garand, Retired Military 23 years, I hunt, and I am an A@P/IA.I qualified in the Army on the Garand, and currently Retired
Hello From Canada
Been collecting for awhile now an now started into milsurps for a change of pace
New to any kind of forums for old rifles as I just recently became interested in old military rifles when I went looking for Vietnam era M-14s. Price was a bit high and I have always liked the old rifles from WW1 and WW2. I found three really nice Mosin Nagants and then remembered an old rifle way back in the closet and dug it out and it was a Winchester 1917. Very nice old piece and now I'm off to search out other classics. I did find an old 1871 Vetterli at a farm auction today, but after researching it looks like I won't be firing it any time soon. Too bad. Nice piece. Anyway, I'll probably have a bunch of "dumb" questions for the forum, so hello to everyone: Pagster
hello everyone im new to the forum and the 1917 eddystone rifle I have an m-1 garand but recently just got my grandfathers eddystone that he used in wwII. the gun is in ok condition was made 11-18 I have a lot of the accessories like the bayonet the sling which is pretty rough. the rifle has stayed in my family since my grandfather brought it home I was wondering if anyone makes a replacement stock for the rifle I don't want a sporterized stock I would like an original stock theres nothing really wrong with the stock just that over the years my uncles or my grandfather put a high gloss clear finish on it and I would like to try to take it back to its original condition. I was also wondering can I use my greek ball ammo from my garand in the eddystone I know there 30.06 I don't know if the garands ammo is a hotter load because it has to cycle a semi rifle any information you guys have would greatly be appreciated just from reading some of the posts there seems like a lot of people that know what there talking about
Hey there,
My name I Brad and I am from Canada :)
I have a couple of WW2 rifles at the moment and am rebuilding one.Hoping to find some good resources here. Got the link from the CGN site.I will eventually collect most if I can.
Good morning all,
With winter here and snow outside I will again be inside working on my small collection of firearms of which the Lee Enfield's seem to intrigue me more than most. Maybe it is the uniqueness of them, the long history, the vast markings that tell a story of each, etc.
Take care,
Gyro
Hey everbody, been lurking around here for awhile and finally got around to registering. Ya'll got a great website with a lot of good info. Looking forward to picking your brains.
hello, i am new to your community, but not to guns. i am trying to research a colt 1911 that my grandfather gave me. he carried it in WW1 as well as WW2. he was a commander in the navy seabee's and was in the south pacific in WW2. it seems to be all original, with no armory rebuild markings. i have his 1911, 2 or 3 clips and the holster. i believe the pistol was made in 1918 and it is a colt. the finish is mostly worn, and it has bakelite grips.
Greetings All,
Would like to introduce myself to you, for my first post on the forum. I've been a long-time member (when Jouster shut down years ago), but never posted before. Since Jouster stood back up, I spend most of my time there, but a friend who's also on here recommended that I check the board out. I'm impressed by the radio function already!
I've been an M1 collector for about 10 years, but accumulator may be a better description. I do some NRA high power and CMP vintage military shooting, but have never been able to make it to Camp Perry.
Looking forward to another good place to lurk, and perhaps contribute a little. Thanks again to the Milsurps Forum for picking up the slack from Jouster when it was sorely needed!
Steve
Hello all,
New to the site. Have an interest in milsurp and most things hunting/shooting related.
Looking forward to using (and hopefully contributing) to this great resource.
Cheers,
Rob
Awesome Site!!! Great items! Does anybody have any older Pre-ban or Post Vietnam M-1 type helmets?
Just joined the board, and did a lot of reading before joining. Looks like a great place to hang around.
About me...Married for 27 years, Retired military Air Force in 93 after 20+ years and was in Desert Shield/Storm station in Bahrain.
Born and raised in KC MO and joined the military 2 weeks after graduating high school. Been into guns since about 10 years old. Then just recently retired from the IT world.
So right now, just livin' the dream.
Have a M44, M48A, 91/30, a couple of MAK90's (.223 and 7.62) and a couple of SKS's.
Not a big poster, but do a lot of reading.
Thanks for letting me in your group, know I'll learn a lot.
Hey all. Former 2111 (USMC armorer) here and currently a med student. Born and raised in Sacramento, CA but moved to beautiful Missouri after I got out of the Marine Corps. Definitely not new to milsurps, just new to the forum.
Hello All,
I'm Jim Oliver. All I am trying to do right now is find out if there is any market for an original set of battle orders from the 82nd Infantry Division, World War I.
It is dated October 1918. My wife's grandfather served as a 2nd Lt in the 321st Machine Gun Battalion.
I seem to be getting batted all over the web in my quest for a simple answer.
Can anyone give me an answer?
DH5455 here in Texas, enjoy Mil items. My Grandparents dealt in Mil Surplus items in the 1950's that is where I got the passion. Enjoy M1, M1 Carbines and 45's
Hi All: Looking for a good site to help me fulfill my life-long dream...to locate a good donor, small ring mauser (preferably a german-made Swedish mauser) to build into a good shooter. Any help from ya'll insofar as parts for my project will be greatly appreciated!
I am a long-time gunsmith and not getting any younger. If I do not start this pretty soon I will never get it finished.
Any ideas as far as a source for either a complete M 96 or a good action or barreled action as a platform?
I am new to the forum and we are buying and selling military surplus, so I think I've got what needed ;)
So what is this forum's equivalent to the automotive forum question of, "What's the best motor oil?":D
I have an elderly relation who is disbursing his possessions as he sees fit.
I have been given a couple of weapons that he had collected over the years.
The first was an M-1 Garand, the second is a 1903 Springfield.
The '03 has a bit of history behind it so I am trying to figure out more.
Will be posting about it in the proper forum.
Take care!
Hi
I'm a new member, based in Toronto, Canada. I've only been shooting and collecting for three years, but I'm having a great time.
My main interests are Enfields (I'm from London), firearms made in Toronto during WW2, and modern military-configured black rifles.
I'm very glad to be here…
Rakso
Hello, I have 2 Krag Constabulary Carbines in rough shape. Trying to decide about restoring? All the experts say don't restore any antique gun :but these 2 look bad to me. Only a fanatic could take pleasure in these guns with peeling chrome and goobered stocks. Let me hear some opinions? Regards, P. Mortensonhttps://www.milsurps.com/images/smilies/confuse.gif
Hi and thanks for having me. I've been collecting battle rifles and some black powder pieces over the last 5 years. I have become addicted. My latest project is restoring a Springfield M1 Garand.
I'm a retired suburban Chicago police officer.:dancingbanana:
Hello all. I got the milsurp bug when I bought a Mosin Nagant 91/30 last year. So far I've added an M48A Yugo Mauser. an Enfield No. 4 Mark I, and a Springfield 1903 Mark I. Hope to get some good info from this forum.
I recently got addicted to buying WW1 and WW2 military rifles.....
I picked up a 1941 low serial 6 digit Winchester Garand and Underwood 30 carbine last night and was looking for some info, and seen this sight recommended on some other forums.
Great sight! Glad I joined! :wave:
Hi. I was born in London England, served in Germany in the British Army, 2 years National Service/Conscription, 1954-56. Moved to Greenfield Iowa on retirement in 2003. Eventually becoming a Citizen. I found this forum, while researching information about the thread forms used on Lee Enfield, .303 rifles. Having just received a No1 Mk III* manufactured in 1949 by R.P.I. Rifle Factory Ishapore. India. That is enough about me, I am off to visit your location, to post information about Taps & Dies, and a possible source in the U.K. Thank You.
Hi everbody,
Been lurking on this fine forum for a while - time to introduce myself -
I'm a Gunsmith (for 26 years) been collecting small-arms and related kit - mainly post-war
British and Soviet for 15 years, look forward to sharing my hobby with other like-minded fellows!
Andy.
Good evening people;
First time here and am trying to answer a question which came up by another about Hercules RL-11 that he has, in regards to the safety of using it now in a Garand.
I still have 3-1# tins of RL-11 which I was using in the 60's in my .35 Whelen, Model 760 rem that "Boots Obermeyer" rebarreled for me back then. He lives 16 miles from me here in Wisconsin.
Anyway...I intend to use these 3 cans in my 6PPC soon, without hesitation. I was loading 56 gr. of RL-11 behing 200 gr. Speers. I do think I was pushing it, given the lockup features of the 760 Rem at that time. Perhaps foolish as well.Don't think I'd do that again.
I opened one of my cans and examined the powder. It is just as the day I bought it back then, so yes, I will use it . I'm sure I could get a pretty penny for it, but won't go there. I'll still have the cans no matter what.
As far as using it in the garand goes, I would not hesitate starting at about 55 gr.
I am now 80, retired from construction, put 3 yrs, in the USMC in early 50's, one in korea with the 81mm Mortars, have quit hunting and ready to sell my hunting rifles. I do the garden now and feed the birds. Thats the way life is.
I make cartridge boxes now in my shop. You can have a look at http://www.benchrest.com/maisto
Thanks for listening,
Joe Maisto
Hello,
Another new member. I also have about 30 years of collecting and look forward to learning more at this site.
Recently purchased a 1903 Springfield serial number 1289031 which designates manufacture 1928. The barrel is a SA barrel dated 1-29. Could this be the original barrel for this receiver? Thanks.
Hello all, I'm a newbie to firearms and recently purchased a Russian SKS and while digging around the I-net looking for historical info and numbers of this particular piece, and I landed here. Milsurps has been instrumental in providing me interesting historical info and excellent pointers and tips on care/maintenance, what to look for id purposes and things of note particularily with respect to the slam firing issue. Thanks for that guys :wave:
New member, new to firearms, and have 2 new enfields.
:)
Just joined the Forum. Have always had a facination with military equipment. My dad fought in North Africa with the Canadian and British Armies and brought back some interesting stuff which now needs some resto work...
just joined up a day ago , hoping to learn and for some input ............thanks Joe .l
Hi, I just picked up my first M1 Garand 22324x . Will be looking for help .Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Roark
was looking for info on 03a3s on the web and found this site. Love old rifles no mater the breed
Based in Cody, Wyoming .. I collect old Walthers and Lee Enfields (which I shot from about 13 years old in the UK's CCF (Combined Cadet Force).
Hi,
New to you but old when I look in the mirror.
I was in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves for several years.
It is nice to connect with others interested in the military.
HABIT
Hello all,
New member, inherited two military rifles that have be in family for a while from recently deceased father so getting back into firearms after a long Hiatus.
Howdy
M16/AR15 builder here. Lokoing to gain some info and share same as well.
Cheers
Giday Guys, first post here. I had my first Martini cadet in 22 Hornet back in 1980 -81 but was offered enough that it slipped away. Just a few weeks ago I bought a Martini Enfield on a local auction sight, an 1879 Mklll that was converted in 1896. I thought it might be a simple restoration but when it arrived it had a 30-30 barrel, a cut down fore stock, missing nosecap, stock disc and butt plate. To top it off the butt had been cut about a 1/2 in short.
This is the rifle as it arrived
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...597e8134-1.jpg
I have managed to get most of the missing parts except for the nose cap, and as the barrel had to be replaced I used a new no 4 Lee Enfield barrel that I was given. It is not going to be an original rifle so I had the barrel cut to artillery carbine length as the action has NZ issue marks and might have seen service during the second Boer campaign.
A full re-stock is in order and have bought a dark plain blank to work with.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...c31a8533-1.jpg
Hi,
I am a new member who has had a sporterized Ross MKIII for about 50 plus years. I don't shoot it much because it's a real mule to fire. For example, when fired it knocks my hat off and sets my glasses askew!!!
Once I get used to this site I will post a couple of photos of the "Beast".
By the way, this rifle was customized for my Dad by his older brother!
Bill
Hi all,
I have been lurking around for a bit, soaking up your wonderful knowledge. This site is very cool so I thought I would join.
Hello to everyone. I'm a life long amature student of the gun, with a minor in militaria. My military surplus arms are limited to a much abused '98 Mauser and a 1954 Russian SKS (unabused at all), but that don't limit the interest. Glad to be aboard.
John
First post...new guy from Baton Rouge, La. I'm a child of the 60's, when the local sporting goods store had tables covered with real military surplus... rifles, baynets, canteens, tents, field gear clothes all kinds of WWII surplus. Stuff that had actually seen combat. Oh those were such glorious times. My high school friends and I had part time jobs so we were able to purchase some of those. We enjoyed shooting and the guns were "affordable" for our limited incomes. I bought and still have a 1903-A3 Springfield. 7.5 Swiss , 1911 Schmidt-Ruben carbine. 303 British Enfield, BSA No4 MkI. And a Model 95 Spanish Mauser , 7X57.
Two have been sporterized, but could be returned to military configuration and two are "as issued". I never bought a 98 Mauser...just didn't like them. My favorite is the 303 Enfield.
Started reloading then because that was a way to shoot more for the money we had.
Looking forward to being a member....Gary
New member from central Florida... New to Milsurps, not new to guns... Grew up in Texas... Am older than dirt, but still shoot whenever I get a chance... Have SKS, Remington .243, Stevens 66 bolt-action .22, 12 ga and 20 ga Mossberg pumps, .38 and .22 revolvers...
I am a 59 year old South African who started my military conscription with a 303. During my life span I have had up to 3 of these caliber rifles in my possession at one time. The P14 I converted to 7x64 and the Mk 1 I sold to a local collector. The other one I still have as it was bought in sporterised format and I still use it to hunt with. I have however had a barrel replacement.
I work as a land surveyor and my only hobby is guns and reloading. I am an active member of a hunting association and hunt regularly - both fur and feather.
I will be honest and mention that a metal object found on a farm in SA is my main reason for registering on this forum. We would like to clear the mystery surrounding this object and I thought that seeing it contains a 303 case in it that some of you might be of help.
If you agree to my request I will post photos.
Hello all! I generally hang out on Gunboards, but recently joined here and thought I'd say "hullo"... My primary interests are Mosin-Nagants and RC German Mausers, but as with most of us collectors I have a tendency to "drift" into other areas... I've got a weakness for unusual Steyr M.95's, .32ACP military pistols and just about any military Mauser platform.
Looking forward to the site...best wishes....arctichunter
Hello Everyone,
Avid hunter and fisherman hailing from Ga. I am originally from the mountains of W.VA.
new to this forum from Australia interested in military weapons exploring this site
Hi everyone I found this forum when looking for information on the Mossberg 144lsa in .22 that I just bought.
I am a U.K shooter and look forward to hearing from you all.
I am also looking for a moderator/silencer adaptor for my rifle.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas
Paddy
Rifle is in pretty bad shape..lot of surface rust which I have cleaned up decently. Now I am trying to decide if I want to restore to original 1918 or restore to a nice sporter. It would need all wood, nose piece and magazine to start with.
I found milsurps when i was looking for info on Lee Enfield 303 rifles. I repair machine tools for a living, (CNC and manual machines) and have a very well equipped home shop. I've been in the machining trade since the late 1980's and would like to learn gun smithing to do a few repairs and modifications.
There is a wealth of information here on this site and I will be reading as much as I can for now.
P.S temp here tonight -23.5c with 19km wind makingit -35c windchill
Hi all,
New member from the UK collecting late 19th early 20th century military revolvers and WW2 long arms.
Hi, my name is Wayne P. Myers, this is my first post in this forum. I'm not going to bore you with my background since it's in my profile, so I'll just say Hi, everyone.:wave:
My name is Pieter Vorster and I am from Paarl, South Africa.
Thank you for accepting my application to be part of this forum.
Regards
Pieter
hello i collect mainly ww2 era firearms and militaria
HI everyone, I'm a new guy here, but actually an older guy, in late 50's. I found this Forum on the net while I was searching for info. about British 303, # 4 Mk I sniper rifles.
Now I need to find that thread, so I can post my questions.
Thanks for having me.
I've been a collector for 15+ years. Glad to be a part of this great community.
Glad to find a group of people who love the milsurp as much as I do. I have chased after the bolt action rifles for 40 years. I'm still impressed with what these rifles can do. I mostly use cast boolits in them and enjoy the losding for them as much as the shooting.
Hi All, new to the Forum here, I am a small time collector of C&R weapons, and some newer ones. Hope to learn some things here, and contribute to the forum.
Hi,
I am building an Oswald replica rifle. I have everything I need, but I dont know how to replicate the color of the stock. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi all,
New to the forum, been collecting for a few years now.
HI! New member here. Proud owner of a M96.
Jay
Hello, new member here. I did post today about a Springfield M1 Garand I just bought and wondering about the "correctness" of it. I'm new to Garands but have been coming up to speed on M1 carbines by reading some books and already owning four specimens. I love taking them apart and researching just how "correct" or "in-correct" they are according to the sources. Any experts on these rifles here in Oregon? I would love to have someone over to look over my modest collection.
Hi all,
I am a new member as of today and look forward to gaining knowledge and having a great resource to tap into.
I look forward to some interesting discussions.
All the best.