New member introductions thread ......

Hi, my name is Steve Goldfarb, I'm retired and live in Lakeville, PA on Lake Wallenpaupack. I'm a Viet Nam veteran ('68-'69) and was an infantry platoon leader in the Delta with the 9th Inf Division. After i was wounded, I was made Exec of the 19th Military History Det in Dong Tam RVN, part of that responsibility was collecting and storing captured weapons in a large conex container. We had several M1 carbines taken from the VC and I used to carry one on base.
Anyway, I recently became re-interested in that weapon, read everything I could find online and in books (Canfield, Riesch, Ruth and Harrison). I noticed that there were lots of parts available and decided I would try to build a couple of carbines from scratch. I've completed one: an Inland from mid '43 and I'm in process with a late 1st qtr '44 Rock-ola. I know I've spent much more $$ than I should have on these two rifles but "live and learn".
I have lots of questions and am fascinated by the various M1 carbine forums and the discussions. I'm not a collector and I'm not interested in original guns...I'm interested in assembling from available original parts, production date correct, functioning and good looking M1 carbines for my use and enjoyment. I look forward to being an active participant in this forum.

Hey guys, name's crick. kind of a newbie collector but i have some interesting stuff.

Hi all,

I've been a member of the Canadian GunNutz group for a few years now and have been "lurking" around this forum for awhile. I've come across some interesting information about various milsurps.

I am a true to form military surplus collector with rifles ranging from 1900's to 1960's. My safe keeps filling and my wallet keeps emptying. I am 27 and started collecting at age 24. My primary interests are WWII rifles, followed by WWI and Cold War era arms. I also have a strong soft spot for under-rated rifles that didn't always get much attention. i.e. a certain Swedish auto-loader.

Cheers

Nils

hello everyone new to this site and what i have read i like it a lot

Hi all,
Thanks for the opportunity to join your group. I have a sporterised SMLE No1 MkIII and would like to restore to original, information to embark an this project would be appreciated
Thanks
RobMc

New member/ old shooter. not so much a collector as a shooter. Just got my first M-1 Carbine and learning about it.

Hi folks. My names Mark aka niredneck74 I'm an avid pistol shooter trying to start a nice classic firearm collection. I started originally looking for a nice 1980s browning hipower as this gun was issued to me back in the day by the British army and I've missed it ever since, however I ended up buying a longbranch 303 no4 mk1. My main reason in joining this sight was to try and trace the firearms history. Even though this is my first "old" rifle I do intend to find as much as possible out about every purchase I make. Thanks for letting me join and I can't wait to read other posts and have a look at other classic pieces.
Oh yeah. I'm new to forums so no doubt will put stuff in the wrong place or post things twice etc. I'm a big boy don't be afraid to tell me

Hi All,

I have a keen interest in Parker Hale rifles. Thought this site would be helpful.

Hello, I am a milsurp collector, dealer, shooter from Michigan. I also am a member of a group of shooters at the local Alpena Sportsmen's Club. This group shoots almost every Sunday afternoon during the summer months. The group is called the "Old Warhorses", typically shoot all military rifles from the U.S.A and other countries from any era. For example my own rifle interests are: Springfield Model 1870, .50-70; Model 1873, .45-70; U.S. Remington, Model 03-A3, M-1 Carbine, Quality Hardware; M-1 Garand, Winchester, May '44 and recently a 1917 Mk. lll SMLE. These rifles are fired at various ranges at the club from 50-600 yards, depending on the shooter and rifle being used. Thanks to everyone here for the awesome info in many different areas of interest.

my name is Richard Cognard and i am a long time gun nut and collector ( HK stuff mainly ....)

thank you very much for allow me to post in this forum !