New member introductions thread ......

Hi there. My collecting interest is classic sporting firearms, preferably with a New Zealand connection. Of course, I'm a typical collector, I want firearms with lots of history but in fine condition...It occurred to me recently that every sporting centrefire rifle I possess began life as a military action made up into a sporter by the relevant factory, whether it be Mauser, Steyr, Remington, B.S.A., Webley, etc.
One of my interests is in Ross rifles. This was mainly sparked by my great grandfather (Neil Ross) telling my mother that he was a cousin of Sir Charles. Whether he was a second cousin or 42nd cousin I don't know, unfortunately. I have a couple of very nice sporters, a 1905E and an M-10, with the hope of getting a nice 1905R next year.
The rifle I am buying at the moment from an elderly collector (just because he is old doesn't mean I'm getting it cheap!), is a Mark III military rifle. Although there was a small amount of use by the New Zealand military of the Ross, restricted I believe to the Royal New Zealand Navy, about a third of the examples owned by collectors in NZ have come from the Chilean Navy, via ex-HMS Canada - as is the one I am buying. It has its matching bayonet, both with a DA56 serial. I actually haven't seen it in the flesh yet but the rifles I have bought from the same collector have always turned out to be described accurately.
The reason why I am confident in predicting the PROPORTION of Chilean rifles here is because I have kept every NZ Antique Arms, and Militaria auction catalogue since 1981 and they are a mine of information. For instance, I see that that over that time 18 military Ross rifles have been sold through those auctions - some more than once. There was only one Mark II which sold in 2002 for $NZ 2,200 - serious money! The other 17 have been Mark III's ranging from Indian DP's to a Canadian (I presume) Home Guard rifle. The Latter went for $NZ 3,200 - it must have been a good one. I think I read on your site that the HG rifles are often in top condition.
I am going to have to wait until Christmas before I pick the Mark III up so I will post photos then of the stock and metal markings and ask you guys (and maybe gals?) for comment. At the moment I don't know whether it has the desirable "CEF" stamp. I presume that even though it has a low "DA" serial, it won't necessarily be an early Mark III because the Chilean Navy would have stamped the rifles randomly.
I presume that I click on the "attachment" icon to post pictures?

Hi everyone, Have been a member here for a few years but have never posted before. Have always been into firearms of all kinds and was a ffl holder until 03. Look forward to being a member of the group. Jerry

Hi. New to the forum. Primarily interested in the M1 carbine.

Old buddy recommended this site, so I joined up.

Not as much a collector as a gatherer and tinkerer.

20+ years experience in firearms industry in ammunition testing and firearms manufacture.

Later as consultant to law enforcement and military in RDT&E projects.

Still later spent 24 years as an engineer in public works, infrastructure protection, plans, emergency protective measures, learned more than I wanted to about floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.

The fun part was working as a safety officer and trainer with Citizens Corps post 9/11 and meeting great people who didn't want to be victims or sheep and wanted to be a Citizen Sheepdog First Class!

Now I'm retired out in the country and loving life.

Hi all I have a No.4 Mk1* for sale but before so i'm in need of some help.
My No.4 is a Long Branch 1942 Dated. The help I seek is information about the stock marking on it. It appears to be a sequence of letters and numbers located on the LH side of the stock. Photo provided. Admin feel free to relocate or delete post if inappropriate

Attachment 84313 Attachment 84314

Regards,
Lucas.

Hi to all, I am tryig to find out as to what this rifle is and what it is worth, it has a weird sight setup on it to look threw like a peep sight.I have lots of pics of it that I will try to down load and hope some one can tell me what it is, sniper rifle or target rifle really want to no as I am selling it . Charles B.

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Hi to all, looking for answeres about a old rifle.thanks in advance to all can help me. Charles B.

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It's a Parker Hale 5a sight. There are many variations but this one is worth at least £90 in that condition and the rifle £400 depending on condition and model of the SMLE. I had a friend who sold the same sight for £120 and a mint mk3 SMLE for £445. This sporterised one I feel is worth £200. As a registered RFD we don't see these very often. Perhaps due to rareness or because they're unsaleable.

Hope this helps,
Lucas.

HI this is reddevel a new member I have found the first item on my bucket list its a M1 S.A.Garand 6 digits Aug 1942 Ser# 798050 it saw service in WW11 and korea I have had local Gunsmith put it back in firing order and cant wait to get to our local range and put a few clips through it . Barrel markings are D6535448 (F) 4-56 -AY-PM it Has a bright chamber not parkerized with reimport markings from Korea ARL ORD Arlington Va lightly struck even my local gunsmith could not tell for sure who made the barrel any ideas ? Thanks

Hello, I own Laurel Mountain Sportsman's Club, east of Pittsburgh. I work on BAR's, M1 Garand's, M14's, and 1911's. I really love the 1909 Argentine Mauser.

Main interest WW11 RAF.
But been interested in Militaria ww1/ww11 for many years.
Oh yes, just got a Deac Bren.

Greetings,

The name is Dave and I'm new to the forum. I'm originally from Ireland but now live in the U.S. My interest in the Lee Enfield goes back to my days in the Irish Army Defense Force Reserve in the 1970's when we trained with and used the MkIV.

Looking forward to being a part of the Forum.

Dave

I am hoping this site will offer me a good basis on which to identify and perhaps even value some of the treasures I find. I hit up quite a few garage sales and estate sales in my area and am always finding interesting military items. Most I can identify within a few minutes on Google but I bought a piece the other day that has me stumped. It is a 3 bladed (or triangular bladed/ spear point) bayonet that has the stamps of Enfield but I have yet to find the exact model online and I have been searching for hours. I will post pictures later but the main features are : 17 inch tri blade, wooden handle with pins that run through from top to bottom (not side to side like most), and EFD stamped in the metal on top of the handle.

Hi, everyone. I am a long-time SMLE enthusiast. My question is: Was there a preferred manufacturer assembling the WW1 No1 MkIII sniper rifle? I have an L.S.A. sniper rifle all matching with PP Co scope. Look forward to your input. I was encouraged to join by Brian Long, BDL Ltd.

Hello everyone new to the forum Im from Oklahoma and have in the last 2 years started my military arms collection a long time intrest of mine. i started with a new ar15 then a new 1911 then got a Winchester M1917 then a Inland M1 carbine then a Springfield M1 Garand and my most recent a Stevens 520-30 which brought me here to the sight looking for some help and hopefully some answers.

hi everyone.
I'm quite happy to join your community.
I am a competitive shooter out in Alberta, Scheutzen rifles mostly.
My current interests are mounting a Periscope Prism to a Lee Enfield. The scope was saved from the trash along with some WWI memorabilia. Anyone with experience with mounting one of these vintage scopes would be encouraged to PM me.

Wayne

new to the site, been collecting milsurps and firearms for about 7-8 years or so.

Hi all. New guy here.

Hello everyone. I am retired and use to own a gun store in CA. I am selling my collection of firearms and need to research some of them. While researching a Krag-Jorgensen rifle I stumbled across an old thread on your site. My rifle appears to be almost identical to the one posted. However, the author didn't state the barrel length. Mine is 20.5" w/ SN 290,507. Did the U.S. use any carbines with this barrel length or does this make it a Norwegian carbine.

Hello everyone! just made my first Lee-Enfield purchase. A 1942 No.4 Mk1* all matching numbers. Dont know much about her yet but I hope this site will help change that. if anyone is interested in helping i would greatly appreciate it. Also any reference for reading material on Lee-Enfields would be great too.

Thank you.

Hi All,
I'm a first-timer to this site, been collecting and shooting various Enfields for the past 7 years, SMLEs, P14, No4s, No8 in both .22 and .303. I've read the Skennerton and Stratton books but there's always 101 questions I want answering and I hope you guys will be able to help me out.

Thanks for the add. Hope to gain some valuable insight here. I'm a novice collector/shooter and currently have a MKIII Ross, K-98, a Savage-Enfield and my favorite, a M-1 Garand.

Hi Trumpetfirst,
I think I messed up my last Email, so I'll try again.
You've got a nice collection of rifles, the K98 is a nice rifle to shoot, I would love a Garand but semi-autos are banned here in the UK and it would be a crime to butcher it for single-shot.
What sort of ranges do you go to, I'm a member of an indoor range and an outdoor one (of course) with reactive targets up to 1400m, good fun but the indoor range is good for zeroing and testing loads.

Hello folks, just dropping by this thread to say howdy.

First centerfired rifle I shot was Dad's Jungle Carbine clone, about fifty years ago. We used it as a general ranch rifle, and it accounted for quite a few coyotes. I've still got it, and shoot it occasionally (it's a Santa Fe conversion). Over the years I've picked up real No.5's, and various other Enfields, plus quite a few other milsurps, plus belt feds - Vickers, Schwarzlose, M1919's, BAR's, FND's, etc. All it kit form, unfortunately, but I've also managed to accumulate quite a few receiver pieces. Once I fully retire and move I'll start building those as semi's, unless I get some strange urge to become an SOT.

Hi I am new to the forum. I have been collecting military surplus rifles for about 6 years. My current focus is Swiss, Spanish and Israeli rifles but I admit a fascination with anything old and bolt action.

Vaughan

Why is my IP on the bottom of the pages

Just joined. Not much of a collector. Have a couple of milsurps that I'm looking to get more info about, so I joined.

Hello all just saying g'day from Oz

Big fan of lee enfields for at lest 20 yrs now...

Also looking for the following need all the help I can get


SMLE No1 Mk3 .303 Combination Tool Central

I am sure there a few out there looking to buy

cheers

sniper375

hello i could use some help on getting information about an original Sharp's 52-70 carbine serial # C, 13984

Hello, this is my first post. I have a few military rifles all of which use brass cartridges (1873 and newer).
I just purchased a M1917 Enfield which appears to be a "Short Rifle", as in reworked for the Chinese Army in early WWII. This rifle appears to be probably not ever issued, so I'm starting the process of verifying the true identity of this rifle.

I fired it last week, it kicks like a mule....

I don't see too much info on the CBI rifles, so please point me in the right direction

Hi Guys,
I am a .22 LE shooter based her in Northern Ireland. I started my shooting career with a No8 and a No 4 rifle at college, moved on to larger and noisier things and am returning to basics with a No9 ex RN trainer.
Eddie

Howdy,

I'm a new member who came across this forum while researching data on vintage military compasses. I haven't collected much to to this point as my interest is mostly piqued by field instruments such as compasses and watches (which do at times cross over with military artifacts). I will say I'm astounded by the knowledge of the forum members and have found myself deep into the threads the past week though. Who knows where this will lead!

Greetings;

From the flyover country where business can still be done on a handshake and we are not afraid to look at strangers in the face and say good morning.

I have spent most of my life shooting and carrying firearms as a hunter, competitor and 28 yrs. as a LEO. Most of those years were spent as a police firearms instructor as well. One of my long time interests has been shooting and collecting those old military war horses and putting them back in action once again with cast bullets. It is quite amazing how well some of them will shoot with cast lead. Often better than jacketed.

Most all of my time now is spent at the range at the bench wringing out one of these old surplus rifles. The current project is a Venezuelan 94-30 FN 7x57 short rifle.

And through the summer I am a regular shooter at the Cast Bullet Assoc. Military bench matches in the area.

Am looking forward to exploring this forum.

Rich

Just wanted to say hello to all forum users and introduce myself.

I live in the part of Kent that during WW2 was referred to as Hellfire Corner. These days there's not so much 'Hellfire' as there used to be but I'm within earshot of our local military range at Hythe and regularly hear gunfire on the wind.

I retired three years ago and decided to take up rifle shooting to get me outdoors at the weekend. It's great! I can get my fresh air (perfumed with a little powder reek) whilst lying down. I joined a local club and, after six months probation period and a year of full membership, I applied for and obtained my Firearms Certificate.

I shoot as often as I can but as there are no convenient public ranges I can only shoot at booked shoots on the military ranges. Usually twice a month. I have rifles in .308, .223, .38/.357, and .22 but I had a slot on my ticket for a .303 and spent some time making up my mind about which rifle to select. The obvious choice would have been a Lee-Enfield in one or other mark but I also wanted a rifle that would shoot very acccurately in Service Rifle comps. As a Brit I have great regard for L-Es, and may well obtain one further down the line, but I made the decision in favour of a P14. I may hear some objections from L-E shooters on the matter of accuracy but, knowing that P14s were selected for sniping in WW2, and that fewer of them were made, I bit the bullet.

I had the good fortune to see a late production (last 15,000) Winchester P14 advertised on one of our gun trading sites and, after hearing from the seller's gunsmith on the condition, I bought it. I think I got a bargain as included in the deal came a (modern) 44mm zoom scope and rail, a Parker TZ 3/53 sight, over 100 once-fired cases, and 250 FMJ bullets. The rifle itself is cosmetically an 8.5/10 and has its ladder sights and volley sights intact.

Although the barrel was far from shot out, I made the decision to re-barrel. Initially I made enquiries about a Criterion barrel but I managed to locate a gunsmith who had a new original barrel, still in its Cosmolene, which is currently being fitted.

I've bought Skennerton's and Stratton's books for reference but you can't beat a forum for the breadth and depth of practical knowledge - so here I am.

I'd be happy to hear anyone's thoughts and advice about any aspect of the P14 and the shooting of it. I intend using my own reloads based on the military specs but would be glad of the benefit of wiser and more experienced shooters' input.

Have a good summer.

Buster

Hello
I found this forum searching hints about my (1st??) No.4 Mk.1 Long Branch I'm restor..... no no, just "cleaning" (far better this way) this days.
Just realized that trying to know something about the past of the lady is nearly impossible, but who cares: I'm really enjoying every very minute I'm spending in my "Bat Cavern" (this name is wife's copyright ^^) working on the project.
Being, since longtime, shameless I'll post some pics of the finished work in few days.
Have a nice life.
Regards
Alec

Hi there,

ShkTech from The Netherlands here.
I'm more of a reader then a poster, but here I am anyway :wave:

Best regards :)

Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I recently purchased a Springfield 1903 and I'm here to learn and also try to find out if it's safe to shoot. It's a high s/n (10572xx - don't know if it's OK to post the full s/n).

So it seems the receiver is safe but it's the bolt I think may be too old since it has a single "S" on the bottom of the safety lug. I can't find any other markings on the bolt assembly.

Let me know if you would like pictures of the rifle and if so should I use this post or create a new one?

Thanks!

Hi Fellas,
Been lurking for a while but recently purchased a Lee Enfield No. 1 MK 3 rather cheaply. This was because the rifle had splits in the lower forend,
I am now searching for replacement wood but not having a great deal of luck.
Initially I believed someone here in OZ or in the UK was producing repro timber parts for the Lee Enfield but have had no success in this area. Anybody assist in this regard ??.
I am presently even looking at purchasing another cheap "smellie" as a parts rifle to remove the timber.
Would naturally prefer to just purchase the replacement timber part but it seems it may not be readily available.

Cheers

Hey ya'll! FNG from La., I have loved military rifles for many years and regret ever selling one of them! Remember when 98k's were $90?! Ah the good old days. Anyway, great to be here!

Hello All: I joined this forum on July 4th.... New to Garand Ownership and looking for Tricks to Improve Rifle Performance and Accuracy.... Have reloading experience dating back 35 years and spent Ten Years Running a Successful Gun Retail Store through the eighties until late 1992.

I have built Ultra-Light AR-15 and AR-10 Rifles.... I buy certain Manufacturers Parts Direct as an OEM, however, I choose to build Select Rifle combinations in very low annual numbers.

5.56 and .308 have been my calibers of choice, but I am really into Bench Shooting and Reloading my M-1D Garand.... I have installed National Match Sights from all USGI parts...

John

Hi, I'm a new member.
I came here specifically to see if anyone could help me out on some information on a scope I have. It's a weird one. I'm a pretty good researcher but I'm coming up with zip. Where would I post for this? Help a girl out, eh?
Thanks,
Jen

Not sure if I'm doing this right. 1st time. I collect just about anything I can afford that goes bang. Have several Enfield MK4 that have been sporterized and want to find complete stocks for them. Any suggestions?

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I'm also looking for a 1911A1 with the RS inspector's stamp.

Just signed up, and am starting to restore an old Ross, look forward to the help and information here

Cheers

:wave: Greetings from South Carolina, gents - have looked at a lot of posts here over the years, but never not off my duff and joined! Been retired completely since Oct 2012, and just now getting back up to speed after multiple joint replacements and surgeries. We all know that our mommas told us gettin' old ain't for the faint of heart! ;)
Cheers and regards!
George Jacoby

Although I've been target shooting since I was 10 (I'm 74 now) I have never joined a shooting-related forum. I am moderately interested in military weapons and have collected a few. Occasionally I have questions to which I am sure members of this forum have answers, so that is my main reason for joining. Always fun to be with a group with a common interest.

I have recently been asked to dispose of a relatives bayonet collection. I know very little about them but Pop said that an Australian bush bayonet was rare but I can't get a lot of information about it. Is there a thread on the forum that I could post a picture for discussion.
Many thanks Brian

Hello my name is tecuhma. I was in Vietnam ,zone III attached to the 25 Inf Div. with the rank of an NCO E-5 .We were based at Chu Chi. I was there from 1968-1969. I wanted to say hello to all my fellow brother in arms, regardless of the Branch of service, tours of duty, and the memories that you have brought back home with you.(good/Bad) it has been many years but I still enjoy going to the range and busting a few caps at paper targets. When I was rotated stateside I lost myself in hunting . I went as far as hunting for big game in three states evert year for over ten years. It was what I called stress relief. Then after a particularly long and cold hunt. I was able to shoot a fine animal. My hunting partners back at the camp decided that after the hunt was completed that they would tie all of the game that was taken to one vehicle and parade it through town to the checking station. WHILE I WAS BEHIND THEM IN NY AUTO I THOUGHT HOW STUPID AND PETTY THESE HUNTERS WERE. AT THAT TIME I VOWED THAT I WOULD NEVER HUNT LIKE THAT AGAIN EVER. I WAS SO ASHAMED & REPRESSED MEMORIES CAME FLOODING BACK. WELL I PULLED MYSELF OUT OF THT FUNK ,AND TPTHIS DAY I BELEIVE THAT I WAS WRONG. I STILL HUNT BUT WOULD MUCH RATHER SHOOT AND PUCH HOLES IN PAPER TARGETS. I HAVE TAUGHT MY WIFE HOW TO HANDLE AND RESPECT FIREARMS AND SHEE IS AN EXCELANT RIFLE SHOT AND HANDLES HER PISTOLS JUST FINE.
AS A CERTIFIED NRA RSO & HOME SAFETY INSTRUCTOR I AM TRULY HAPPY FOR THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN THAT I HAVE WORKED WITH. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO READ

Hi I'm Don from Indy. I am training for gunsmithing after losing mu leg in a head-on. (not my fault) I was an outside sales rep, but I have been a hunter and gun guy since I was 10. Gunsmithing seemed like something I could do on my own when I can't get around. I have a couple of SKS rifles and a (unfortunately) sporterized Swiss 1911 K11 Schmidt-Rubin 7.5X55 in addition to an AR-15 and too many other guns!

I love history and military weapons...

Thanks,

Don Lawlis
Indy

HEY EVERYONE,MY NAME IS BIG BOB M.I AM HAPPY TO FIND THIS FORUM.I WAS READING ALOT OF GOOD STUFF FROM ALOT OF PEOPLE AND HOPE TO JOIN IN DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION OF GUNS,BUT I'VE REALLY ENJOY THE SKS PLATFORM. I HAVE 2 RUSSIAN,2 CHINESE AND A YUGO.SOME OTHER RIFLES MIXED IN BUT FOR SOME REASON THE SKS'S STAND OUT AND HAVE LEARND ALOT ABOUT THESE GUNS OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS. WELL I HOPE TO TALK WITH SOME OF YOU ALONG THE WAY TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE. BIG BOB.

WHY the hell do you type in all capitol letters???
Perhaps (?) you have never heard that on the internet that is the equivelant to screaming/yelling!!! :nono:
Sarge

New to the forum. Looks like an interesting and informative forum.

Greetings all, I'm retired and have been trading firearms and militaria since the late 1950's both as a collector and dealer. I rarely set up at shows anymore and mainly attend them in order to make purchases. I'm past president and ten year executive board member of a national dealer's association but now devote my time mainly to enjoying my retirement. We alternate between mid Missouri and the DFW area.

NRA Life, TSRA Life, NMSSA Life, CADA, OGCA

MODD, MCL Life, VFW Life, HMM-265 Veterans Association

Greetings!

Joined the board yesterday and wanted to say hello on this thread.

Working on a 1903a4 right now and this board has already been a great resource.

Greetings,
I am new to the Forum and a real new collector. M1s and M1 Carbines - mainly
v/r
DocX

Hello all
Just wanted to say hello. I found this group while researching Enfields, and was impressed by the knowledgable discussions. Looking forward to learning from everyone. Thanks

Great site. I'm certain to learn much about my beloved .303.

hello to all and best of health to ya all. glad to find this forum and hope I can get a few reply's on my question to be asked. Thank you all: wave: bash::cheers::mad smile::dancing banana::D:

Hello All,:wave: I recently bought a Enfield No2 Mk1 da/sa dated 1931. It's in really good nick but I damaged the left grip trying to remove it. Anyone know where I can buy wooden replacement grips?
Cheers,
Smudge.

45 years collection firearms. Thanks for the add.

I'm a new member here. My interests are military weapons from all wars. I collect FN pistols, Mauser rifles, & Dutch weapons.
Dan in Texas

Hi all,
I'm a retired Navy Chief, Master Millwright, ex pro Drag Racer and working gunsmith. (yea, I'm OLD) I'm retired now from real, useful work, but I still have a big shop to play in, with things that catch my eye.

Lately, there has been a growing interest in shooting and collecting military arms in my vicinity (SW Floriduh) My general knowledge of arms is pretty good from WW2 to present, to include the common foreign stuff. I've built lots of JAM's (just another Mauser) some long range, very precise bolt guns as well as some really fun bolt action pistol's, along the way,~ 20 years of general repair smithing, but not the finer points of ID, issue correct or collecting.

As a general rule, I can usually make 'em shoot well, but period correct / collecting is a whole 'nother thing. Hopefully you folks will tend to my edumaction.

If we both work at it, amazing things can happen.

Thanks, Paul

Hi All,

I have been a lurking stalker type for the last year or so, treating the forum as a source of data to corroborate what I thought I knew.

I am a collector/shooter of 1st and 2nd WW rifles but I have just stepped out of my regular comfort zone to buy a straight pull M1A and suddenly I wish I was in the States where you can sometimes enjoy the benefits of a gas tube!

UK based, my primary likes are anything Enfield related. I am fortunate to have acquired and shoot a 1906 SMLE, No1 Mk V, No1 Mk VI, a couple of T's, L42A1 ............ and you probably see that I have got the bug. I reload to relax and try really hard not to be too much of a train spotter on the stuff that I know very little about.

Looking forward to getting to know you all better after this faltering first step!

cpo/usn/ret reporting for duty.

Hello, and thank you for inviting me into your home.
I collect... well... 'collect' is not quite accurate... I acquire that which interests me.
My latest acquisition is an 1867 Werndl, and the one before that was a Remington
513 Sporting rifle, .22 l.r. caliber. Unfortunately, there is no way to know what might
strike my fancy.
I am currently searching for a Jaeger trigger guarg for the Werndl, and my shooting
hand is buggered beyone normal usage, and straight stocks just do not work...

I discovered your site/forum while researching the Ross Rifle, Mk III & Mk IV, searching-
in vain it seems- for a GOOD quality schematic or parts drawings for a friend who has a
Ross that has "Pioneer" proofs, and needs parts and repair.

Lots of interresting information here, I just hope I get time to get here, if you know what
I mean... I am not on the computer every day, and sometimes not even every week.
Thank you, and adieu, my new friends!

Hello, all.

New to the forum and really do not collect even though I do have three bladed weapons from WWI and WWII.

Just thought I would join up and learn more.

Hi everybody,

I spent some time in the Air Force working on missiles for SAC. Got out and worked on submarines for 23 years and retired. Became an electrician and did construction and industrial and commercial maintenance. Currently getting ready to retire from the school district.

My hobbies are guns, sailing, flying RC, sleeping, napping and resting.

Just bought an M1 and I'm looking for sources of information and found this site. I'll have some stupid questions to ask any minute now.

Thanks,
Dave

I use to skydive in lodi............

G'day all. My first post to this forum. I am a collector of various things including vintage cameras, motorcycles and unusual things. My father was a life long collector of military firearms and my main source of research right up until recently when he passed away. We used to go shooting, way back when, with a selection of Mausers [8mm German was the most acurate], and various other weapons from black powder to modern weapons. He had a vast collection up until the ridiculous politicians of this great country dreamed up their stupid and draconian gun laws. I am 55 and I can remember him buying many firearms but I cannot recall him ever selling any! :)
I have several items in my possesion that I cannot identify [not firearms], so I will make use of what seems to be a very deep knowledge pool, and also offer any help that I can.
Cheers.

Hi Everybody. I've joined the milsurps forum as I've got an interest in Lee Enfields (I have two - a BSA No1 MkIII* dated 1917 and a No4 T reproduction, built on a Longbranch 1945 which was sold to the Italian Navy and put into store)

I'm a retired vet with over 35 years in the U.S. Army and I'm interested in purchasing an VZ58 Receiver to complete a build. I'm having issues with the new law that limits certain items and now I'm stuck with everything but the receiver to complete my build. Can anyone guide me in the direction that I need to go? I believe in self defense and defending our country. I do posses a PR gun permit/license but I'm not an FFL. The postal service is the same USPS, FED EX, etc. and our currency is in US Dollars so as an American Citizen I can't have my wright to bear arms.

Hi to everyone, just a quick hello from a new member over here in the U.K... I will be looking to find any ex MoD night vision gear, also looking for a few parts for my PVS4/TVS5 night scope.
All the best to everyone, and....Regards...Robbie.

Good morning, new member here, interested in learning more about American Militaria

New Member from the Houston area. Have a Winchester M1 1.3 million serial mixmaster but great shooter. Also have a Springfield 1.7 million serial with a lot of great parts except for barrel - re-barrel project starting.

JPG

Hello, I'm from Kansas City, Mo. I shoot some CMP and Surplus bolt matches. I enjoy muzzleloading, clays of all kinds, rimfire and airgun shooting. Sorry SRF is having such a hard time these days. Gary

Hi all..I am a newbie and I am from Canada. Retired finally, from Auto Body Technician.
My favorite quote: Nothing is too good for a woman thats good..

Hi board,
Have been collecting for 35+years.
Mostly ww1 and ww2 weapons.
Sometimes cant resist the more modern things.
Also an active surplus firearms shooter.
I have a website but its really not up to date, no time for the moment.

Nolle's guns

Regards and al the best.

Hello all! I've recently joined the forum, been collecting guns for 6 years or so now. My area of interest typically lies between 1890 and 1935 though I'm currently focusing on U.S. military arms. A Krag is next on the list!!
Anyway, thanks for having me!

EDIT: Scratch that, looks like I joined back when I first started collecting and I'm JUST NOW saying hi. Yikes haha.

Hello,
I've been collecting for the past 50 years, however I had not seen this site before.
I collect mainly large bore British Enfield Sniders and Martini Henrys. Looking for variances
in Westley Richards, Cape guns, Hollis, Lancaster. I collect with working and repair guns.
Any questions are welcome. My deepest knowledge is Sniders. I always try to acquire knowledge in foreign Sniders. I'm working on a book for everyone's future reference.
Thanks
Stu

Greetings, been increasingly intrigued by military surplus and most particularly by the Lee Enfield which I've had a chance and even owned one years ago and stupidly got rid of.

Looking to learn. Thanks.

Hi there, I have quite a few C&R rifles and a couple of C&R handguns, I guess my registration to the forum is overdue... I am very active on the Falfiles under BM59 username.

Hello milsurp lovers. New to the thread today. Just purchased a Remington 03A3 at a local gun show here in Houston this past weekend. Need questions answered. Took said rifle to the range today for sighting in. To make a long story short, the rear peep had to be adjusted fully left to move POI to the center of the target. I am happy with the accuracy but not happy with the rear sight out of adjustment. The front sight post is perfectly straight. It is not bent one way or the other. My rear sight does not have a set screw that could be loosened to allow the rear sight housing to be moved one way or the other. What are my options? Thanks for any help. MrNagant

Never trust an officer with a map they told me. One of the first things I did when embarking on a military career, if indeed that is what it was, involved learning how to read a map, and do it well. As an infantryman a map is a vital tool, used properly it can save time, effort and lives, and assist you in getting your job done.
The map itself isn't everything, and you need a reliable compass (or multiples thereof), and a protractor helps too.
My first issue G1098 Prismatic Mk III took some getting used to but was a great piece of kit. It was looking for information on how to refurbish this item that drew me to this site, and an excellent posting by Capt. Peter Laidler, a member here and formerly senior Armourer in the Small Arms School Corps. Duly impressed with Peter's entry I have signed up to learn more and things are looking good.

Hi Fellas,... just sign up.... nfg here. Hope everything goes well. Thanks.

Hello all, Just started browsing. Not a collector - yet.
Retired from the CF 25 years total which includes a few years PRes with NSASKR out of Prince Albert SK, 7 Years with 2 PPCLI in Winnipeg and Germany, 7 Years as CRS Tech in Comox BC, then I took FRP. Got involved with the Cadet Program for about 10 years as well.

Just snooping right now.

Darcy

I was searching the net for a part for the lower band on a Carcano M38. Specifically, the nut which holds the swivel in place. I found a 02-03-15 post by Bear Tracks about buying one on ebay from a seller called allibaba34.

I was hoping to be able to contact this person and thought maybe Bear Tracks could help.

Thank you all.

Joe

Hi
Im a new member whos interested in Australian ww1 and ww2 military items.
I look forward to learning a lot from the other members.
Cheers
Luke

I am a new member here, tho I post on several other sites. I am especially interested in Mauser military rifles to the end of WW11, only German, Yugo, Czech, FN made however.
I also collect Moss. 22's and some others. I have a small lot of Win. 54's and Rem. M-30s.
Guess I have never met a gun I did not like!
Look forward to being on this forum!

Thank you for allowing me to join. From E.Ky, and new to collecting. Humbled by the knowledge available from the membership.

Greetings from nj! Looking at this board for Ross rifle info, looking to dive in!

Long time amateur historian, with a passion for printed words - reading and writing same. I've been published in several dozen magazines, including World at War Magazine, and Vietnam Magazine. Collect many things, including collar pins, WWII all kinds of stuff, WWII language guides, phrase books. I have restored a WWII Ford jeep. Attachment 86731

Lately, I have been getting in military knives.

HELLO MILSURP.COM,
LOVE MILSURPS,03 IS ON THE WAY,NEED MORE MONEY,PLEASE HELP...HEHEHE...PLEASURE TO BE HERE :dancingbanana:

Hello to all!

Been collecting for a dozen years or so. I love all things related to home front WWII. Have a number of things that go bang, including Garand, M1 Carbine, and army .45. I restored a
1943 Ford WWII jeep.

I collect all kinds of WWII ephemera, including surrender leaflets and propaganda, patriotic posters, language guides, and Armed Services Edition books. Sometimes I collect
collar brass. Looking to get rid of my WWII German stuff, if you want to trade, let me know.

Oh, and I write, when I can find the time, including articles about WWII history. Some of my articles can be found at wgleslie.com/writing

Salute everyone , Thank you for allowing me to join the group, I came on here to find out a little more about my Lee Enfield.
E.A.L 362 is the serial number I found on the left side of the rifle , I wanted to purchase a longer butt stock as this one is too short for my forearm and was wondering what model is was eg: MK 1 or 4 etc :)

Purchased my first milsurp yesterday, a M48 Yugo Mauser.

Hi Everyone!
Glad to have found your forum.
All the best,
Dennis

Hello everyone
Allways liked enfields finally bought my own yesterday
found this site looking for information on what I actually have
wealth of knowledge here couldn't join fast enough
Thanks

I am an M1 Carbine owner whose grandfather bought mine for me in 1962 when they were first made available to the civilian market. Over the years, I have been collecting all the accessories I can afford and find. I am looking for an M8 Grenade launcher.

Hello, New Fella here. I cannot say I'm a collector, I generally buy what interests me. Excepting what I hunt with and what I used in my prior life as an LEO, LE Instructor and LE Armorer. I was fortunate enough to live in The United Kingdom for a few years in the early 1990's so I have a strong interest in 20th Century British arms with military and police relevance. While most of my firearms slant towards Teutonic sounding handgun makers, Armalite AR15's and FN shotguns I do have a couple of pieces I tell myself are collectibles, or at least interesting. I have a British surplus SLR which came from Century Arms (gasp) which functions, is accurate and is almost all matching. I want to replace the black pebble furniture with wood someday. It's taken me 16 years to get it this far though. I also have a DSA Stg58 with all matching Styer parts excepting the DSA receiver. Lastly I have on of the last Lee Enfields of the light blonde furniture circa 1955. Hasn't been fired since it left Fazakerley. I also have a couple Hi Powers, one of which I carry nowadays since the retirement Glock is a little thick and boxy for me. Occasionally I will do a little light work on a piece for someone I know for appearance improvement only as all of my Armorer certifications have expired. Other than that I receive most of my gun related frustration vicariously which is why I decided to join here. I'm afraid I don't have much expertise to offer anyone unless any of the above marks me out as "special". I will likely be asking some questions from time to time as I do have a Hi Power I want to clean up as well as battle on with the aforementioned SLR.

I'm not sure if I was supposed to write such a windy mess or not. Here it is anyway. Glad to be here!

HEY GUYS NEWBY HEAR might have a chalange for yas I have a no1mk3* with a serial no of z8588 on the recever nose cap n bolt all maching help please..:dancingbanana:

As a long time Swiss arms collector as well as a former officer in the Swiss army, interested only in that small part of milsurp, I sometimes took a look at this forum, without thinking of joining. Now, it was the chance of being able to help another collector read the troop tag of a Swiss rifle which made me join.
El Bosco

Hi, I have owned a couple of Enfield rifles and really have enjoyed having them. I have only the #4 now and would like to delve into info about the rifles history. Glad you allowed me to be a member. Steelmen