New member introductions thread ......

Hello,
I am new to this forum, I am very interested in U.S. military firearms and bayonets.
I have a Smith Corona 03-a3 1944 that my dad got in the 60's
Also a Springfield M1 garand and an Inland M1 carbine and a Colt AR15-A4 and original bayonets for all. This looks like my kind of site.:wave:

Hi All,
I am a new member mainly interested in Mauser rifles.
All the best for the New Year.

Best regards from Poland.

Greeting to all, I am a collector/shooter. Meaning I won't collect anything I cannot shoot. I'm basically a paper puncher but I have more enjoyment pulling the old brown guns out at the range while everyone else is shooting the black guns. I also reload everything I shoot. My little group includes Enfield No 4 Mk1, M1 Garand, 1903a3, Mosin 91/30, Swede Mauser M96/m38, and a Swiss K-31. Not entirely all Mil Surp I also collect 3rd gen S&W semi autos.

Hello all,

Just joined . My present interest is in the Swedish Mauser 6.5X55.I have a 96 and m38 . Very impressed with the accuracy of the 96 and have good exceptions for the m38 although the bore and condition are not quite as nice.


Look forward to all the information I can get from the post of other members.

Thanks,

Leeky

Good Day to all,

I have been a collector since 1981. I specialize on collecting small arms that be used by the three services in Canada (Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force) since 1900 up to now. My oldest weapon is a SMLE MK III* with Canadian Broad Arrow marking and the latest is a C7A2 (semi-auto only lower receiver made by Diemaco).

François

This is my first post on any shooting forum which kind of says that my main interests are service rifle shooting and reloading, mainly for WWII era guns and some newer. I live on Long Island which is a tough area to own guns, especially "ASSAULT" weapons. I feel fortunate for those that I have and am a member of one of the few clubs that have 200 yd positions. I've been shooting since I was 15 (earlier if you consider toys too) but can see from reading some of the posts here that I still have much to learn.

Hello fellow Mauser lovers,

My name is Mike,I'm 32 years old and I live in Holland.

I bought a 1941 contract Mauser,and maybe you guys can help me out with it?

It's numberd H 1313. It has no Portugese marking on the stock,but a Waa135 stamp on the other side.As far I can see it is all matchting. It has a lot of dings,dangs and scratches if you look at it closely,so it looks war issued. It does not seem to be sanded or refinished. Has the German HEGE logo with a few approval stamps.In Germany there is actually a law that every military issued rifle that a person wants to use for sports or hunting has to have the gun officially re-examined and HEGE is one of the company's tho does that. No import markings. Iv'e bein told that early H numbers where never send to Portugual, but where used by the Whermacht. Can someone confirm this? And that about the failing Port crest in the stock? I've seen more of those online,but it seems strange.

Good forum, always interested in military weaponry. Looking to purchase a 1903a3 and found this wonderful site. Grateful to have "stumbled" upon it.

Hi folks, Steve here.
I'm retired now but was the Army/Army reserve for 30+ years. I've been collecting since about 1962. Currently interested in reloading for 11mm Gras and the 11mm Mauser. Any information on where to find .348 win brass would be most appreciated!
I also reload for many other more modern military rifles

Steve

Hello , been shooting for years and have just started gearing my collection to WWII firearms. I am refurbishing a BUBBA'd No.4 Mark II and I am waiting the delivery of a converted auto Enfield Bren gun.

hello to you all:wave:, i live in belgium and, as you i am passionate about guns, as well as military history
I registered on your forum to share, with people outside Europe

cordially

260 R

Hi

I'm Manukau, age 74 and a Lee Enfield collector in Tauranga, New Zealand. I love the history of these rifles and I concentrate on 0.303's used by the New Zealand Army.

Hello, I'm a new member here and would like to say hi to all my fellow members.
I am a sort of collector, I buy a gun now and then and will keep them till my time is over, then my son becomes the new owner. I like the ww2 weapons most.
I will be posting soon with some questions about a SAN British 303 I have.

Wishing everyone a great start to the new year!

Chris

Just getting this over this.

Hi everyone, I'm from Taiwan. I am doing reenactment and airsoft. I live in a serious gun control country, so all we have is BB guns and I also involve with airsoft business. I come here to know more about the vintage guns. I have the book, the Sten Machine Carbine, it's full of details and knowledge.

Hello all!

Recently found your site while searching for information on a Swedish M96/38 I purchased. Thought it was a great site and decided to join. I did find the info I was looking for and a lot more. I also own a Swiss K31, so I think you could say I have caught the milsurp bug.

New to this forum but been collecting and shooting 40+ years. Love WW2 especially airborne.

I'm an avid shooter and reloader as well as interested in Military small arms. I'm currently seeking reloading data for 8mm Kurz (7.92X33).

Hello, I am new to the group. I look forward to seeing your posts. Cheers, Charlie (guards1)

Hi all!

Introducing myself here, been lurking for some time. I'm Dan, from California. Here to learn all I can and continue to expand my small collection. Fantastic forum, really enjoying all the reading I've done so far.

Hello:
After utilizing the information here for a long time (and lurking in the shadows!) I decided to join today. My name is Mike and I live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a cold war veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. I am married and have a teenage child.
Other than "wood stocked" firearms, my interests include old Jeeps, new Jeeps, militaay modeling and pinball.
Just wants to say hello to all!
Mike

Hello all,

It's a pleasure for me to join this forum. I am not much of a military surplus collector but I am a fan of the liquid prismatic compass used by Commonwealth militaries, and derive inspiration from military equipment and military survival methods for outfitting my own expeditions into the mountains.

Even prior to signing up I've learnt much from the threads on this board. I shall be posting more shortly, and I look forward to discussing more.

Hi everyone

Just became a new member I have been raised around guns but started collecting
and shooting in the last 10 years. I like 1903s, A3s, and M1 garands .

Hello all. I got interested in milsurps in the early 90's when a "friend" got me started in the high power game. Ordered my first Garand from the DCM and was hooked. The arsenal includes 3 M-1's, M-1 Carbine, 03-A3, M1917 and a Krag. Always looking for more. Oh, and a Springfield .22 trainer (missing the rear sight).

Hi Folks, Just joined the Forum, still finding my way around.
I have been an active shooter for 50+ yeras but only relativly got into Military Surplus arsms.

I currently shoot a P14 fitted with Parker Hale target sights but othrwise standard, and a P14 drastically converted to a Sporter by BSA - now in .22/303 wildcat calibre with sporting stock and set for telescopic sight only. Acording to the seller it was brought back from Canada although most information seems to imply the concept is Australian.

I use military caes to reload the .22/303 as it needs thick necks - but what a pin the initial decapping is - the Wamadet hydraulic decapper does the job eventually but I don't need a shower for a while afterwards. Once the inital decap is complete I can remove the primer crimp ring and subsequent decaps are easy BUT any tips on decapping Berdan military would be welcome.

A long standing member of the HBSA, but not now attending the lectures very often - poor rail link from here to London is my excuse! but I still enjoy the publications and web group.

Thanks for an interesting forum,

Ron

By way of introduction, I am the owner of several military bicycles spanning the era from pre-WWII (Swiss Oltenia MO-05) to 1994 NATO (German Panther) Army Bicycles.

The highlight of my small collection is probably my NOS 1943 Dayton USMC Bicycle believed to be one of a handful of prototype lightweight bicycles made for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

My other bicycles include a classic folding BSA Airborne Bicycle, a WWII Helkama Finnish Army Bicycle, and a 1942 Columbia MG / M305 Bicycle.

I'm a founding member off the MVPA and my bicycles and accoutrements have been displayed at several national conventions.

Hello old members, I just joined in persuit of canteen -water bottle information. Canteens are all I do! mz

I have two Lee Enfields and haven't been collecting too long but I like the information this site has given.

Hi, I have a few 303s and a carcano as well as several sks's but my interest is building a legal sten if that is possible .

Thanx Tim

Thanks for the Add on. I am a retired from the US Army and I am interested in miltary firearms. My hobby is M1 Garand, Carbine, M1911, M1903, M1903A3 and M14. Again Thanks Joe(Chief Vulcan) ADA , First to Fire.:)

Hi all, greeting from Virginia!

Hi everyone. I'm new here and looking forward to meeting you all!

Hi
My name is Terry Dougherty. I'm from Edmond, OK. I have 3 enfield rifles. I have 2 Savage rifles and 1 Maltby rifle. I cast bullets and reload. My most recent purchase was a Savage with a 2 groove barrel. I want to shoot lead bullets and is the main purpose of purchasing the last Savage rifle. I have a number of US military rifles and pistols.

I got interested in collecting because my dad was a WWII veteran. He was in the Army and served in the China, Burma, India theater. He made it back in one piece. Not even wounded.

He passed away last March at 93 years old. I am sure proud of him.

Hi - I am a regular shooter (12-ga trap & 9mm target). I have a 1914 DWM P08, 9mm, Serial #5631. It is fully functional (shoots nice, beautiful trigger-pull!), with matching # magazine. I would like to know if it is possible to determine the date (or at least month) of manufacture, and/or if any other information might be available for this weapon.

Also have an old Browning (A5) patent REMINGTON 12-ga. shotgun, which I'm just having refurbished with a new Calico AAA-grade walnut stock & forend (old one finally cracked after only 90 years of use).

If anyone knows about the Luger, let me know. Brent

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Hi folks. I am a former member of the Surplus Rifle forum and I have several rifles. It is just one of my hobbies and one of my favorites. I have several m1903a rifles and 2 of them are great looking guns but the barrels need replacement. Maybe someone on the forum could guide me on the best source for there replacement.

Hey Guys,

New member, also quite new to the collecting world. Currently have Bren & Lee-Enfield No4. Aiming to either buy or get EM-2 built. I absolutely love the EM-2, so if anyone knows where one in the UK is, you are a friend for life!

Been collecting M/Surps for a while. Have 3 Nagants, a '39 Mauser, '42 Arisaka, '54 Garand, and a new to me 1918 SMLE MKIII* that shoots like a dream. Developed a nice .303 174 SMK load using RL15.

Joined several years ago but have never had occasion to post until now.
I have a couple of Ross resto projects on the go and that is why i cruise around the site. Just yesterday my wife received her grandfathers Lee Enfield mark iii*. If someone could point me in the right direction on the site i would like to find out some info about it.
It is sporterized at present but she wants to restore it to it's original form.
Yes, she is a rare women!

Pleasure to join this forum. I have been bitten by the Milsurp bug and have acquired a few rifles. Some of which I hope to get a little insight on from those of you with much more knowledge than I!!! Probably will be posting some questions soon.

Hello to all Milsurps Members, I am a new member and am interested in Boys Anti Tank Items/ Parker-Hale .22 conveyors or Cooey Machine & Arms Aiming Tube Conveyors and I have a CMP C15 That I am rebuilding. Thanks, Leonard / Len K

Hi all. New member on this forum. Reside in South Africa and have been a collector since 1996.

Paul

hi!Todd Lynn here, first time member. just getting into military firearms and having a hard time finding answers to a question I have. my question is: purchased a 1903a3 nalt ord rifle s/n 5003838 have been reading some negative comments about them, wondering if there is any truth to them. The cast receiver blowing apart or the head spacing stretching?

Hello everybody.

I'm a modest Lee-Enfield collector and a vintage black powder shotgun hunter (with my gun dogs).

Nazgul9 here the new gun geek on the forum.

Howdy All; I have been a member for 9 years and never posted. I have however gained a store house of knowledge from this sight, THANK YOU.

Thanks for the add guys!

Hello all. I have a question about a Cadmus folding stock I have, so I joined up. :)

Jerry Phillips Ex 3 Para Patrols. Currently reloading my own rounds and prefer .308 and 22.250
Have had experience in stalking most things on legs and enjoy a challenge.
Have worked in the forestry and Arboricultural business and have been a share fisherman skipper owner.
Very much for the flag and the traditional ways we have lived in.
Airborne

Just wanted to say "Hi" and hope to learn a lot from these forums. I discovered this group while trying to find information on validating my SA M1903 Mark I that I rescued from my late grandfather's estate. I also received a 1920 Steyr-Pieper model 1908/34. I am thinking that he brought these back from the war when he served in the Army.

Hello. Bear Cat here and I'm a new member. Regarding the Krag Jorgensen rifle Model 1898 (mine was manufactured in 1903) was there an inspector with an initial of "D"? On the bottom of the wrist is the stylized "P" proof mark, and above it where the inspector's mark usually is a poorly discernable letter, but it appears to be a "D". I was curious, since so many of these rifles seem to have the N mark only. By the way, by stock also lacks any cartouche on the left side.

Hello I am retired, but was a Naval Intelligence Officer back in the day.
The reason I found you guys was that my Nederland vendor has an old Armalite AR-15 for sale. I am trying to find the serial number list because I think it was sold to the Dutch for evaluation having been made there.

Any ideas?

Good evening fellas, (Ladies incl.) I'm very interested in WWII weapons. and there history.
I've been very forgenute to purchase several of these items at gun shows here in Texas.
Look forward in sharing and learning from everybody.
Your new friend
David L.

Howdy, Folks,
Recent introduction to this Forum. Amateur collector. Mostly Mauser's. Argentine & German. Anticipate learning and contributing where I can.
Woody.

I am very pleased to join this group and feel I will receive a lot of education and information from other members who have much greater knowledge than I. My interests in firearms are in the areas of U.S. Military, WWi and WWll weapons, and Remington, Savage, and Winchester products.

I reload for nearly all my shooting and have been doing so since the 1960's. Arizona is a very gun-friendly state, and I moved here from California after I retired. Would not go back to CA under any conditions.

I look forward to interfacing with you.

Ken

I have a question about inspector markings on a 1898 Springfield Krag-Jorgensen rifle (produced in 1903). Above the stylized "P" proof mark on the bottom of the stock wrist, is what appears to be a "D". I note that most inspector initials on our Krag rifles were made with an "N", but I'm wondering if there was indeed an inspector who used the letter D. Does anyone know?

Greetings!

68 years old. Born and always lived in Alberta, Canada.

Over the years have been interested in old rifles and accessories.

H

Hello all,

New member with Law Enforcement background and former Marine. (Semper Fi)
Several Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Certs and Military History nut.

I am in possession of WW2 Walther P38, 0 Series, serial number 0.36. Do to circumstances I am put in a position of having to sell this gun along with the holster and 2 clips. The gun was taken from a German Officer in the battlefield by my Father-In-Law and I believe it to be unfired. Unfortunately, their are no capture papers and the gun has never been registered.

I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to advise me of its value and how i may go about selling it. I have attached a number of pictures for your review and look forward to any help you may offer.

Ringrazio per avermi accettato nella Vostra Comunità e condividere la passione che ci accomuna .

Grazie per avermi accettato nel Vostro Forum, spero di condividere al meglio la nostra passione.

Just a quick hello to all and thanks for letting me join, newly retired and ready to play a little more with my "old" guns.

Hi, all.

I guess it's time I posted something. If nothing else, so I can send private mails.

What do I do, gun-wise -- my first gun was bought less than a year into the Øbama Fiasco. I had zero interest in them before that, but no antipathy either. I was willing to cut the guy a lot of slack, but halfway through 2009 I realized "If I'm ever going to do this, I'd better do it now." I could see the writing on the wall. And, living in the People's Republik of Kalifornia, I was right -- I have acquired guns of types and by means that have since become illegal in this blessed paradise.

First gun was a 1937 Mauser 98k. Total mixmaster. Shoots great. I didn't realize that at first but as I got better, the groups got better too until now they are quite acceptable.

Other bang-toys --
K43
Swedish M/96
Swiss K31
Garand
M1903A1
AR-15
Erma EM-1 -- bought to do Appleseed, yes, I got the patch (on second try).
a couple of Swiss Lugers
Hi-Standard Military Trophy

My first priority is shooting, not collecting. I have no use for wall hangers. I started reloading for the 98k when I realized the commercial ammo was even worse than I was, as a new shooter. An investment in a used chronograph bore that out (300 fps variation in a single box of ammo???) With Kalifornia's new background checks on ammo sales, I won't be buying any more commercially loaded ammo here.

Ultimately I want to get out of this state. But I've been spoiled by the weather. Arizona is nice for shooting but I can't stand that level of heat.

The handle "Wernher von Beige" is a gag -- I thought I was so clever with that. Then one day I discovered there was a minor character by that name in Rocky & Bullwinkle -- a scientist friend of Capt. Peter "Wrong Way" Peachfuzz. I must have heard that as a little kid and it got stuck in my brain somewhere.

New guy here, I found this place while looking for info about my SC 03-A3 that I've had for 35 years. It was missing the bolt for all that time but now it is back together.
https://imgur.com/tZ56IrO
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo.../tZ56IrO-1.jpg

Good morning, Waratah 46 here - I enjoy shooting my P14 and reading about ex-military firearms in general. Look forward to reading some interesting threads and contributing as best I can.

Waratah 46

Looking forward to expanding my knowledge of one of my favorite subjects!:thup:

Hello to everyone! I am here to learn. My main interests are U.S. 20th. century military rifles. M1903, M1917, and M1 Garand. The Louisville Gun Show was well attended. I bought a M1917 Lend Lease RA and a SA M1903. Can anyone check SRS for #568642? Thanks!

Looking forward to learning more about WWII rifles. Grandfather had a few bringbacks I'm interested in learning more about. :wave:

Hi, I have been lurking here now and then for a while and just joined the Forum.
My intrests are mostly civil war to ww2.
Thanks,
Ground Floor

Hello,

I'm just someone who enjoys history and has collected historical weapons for about 10 years. =)

Hi everyone. Im new to the forum. Have been an enfield collector for many years. Sold off most of my collection many years ago and now started collecting again. Just picked up a number 4 mark 1* longbranch a week ago that has never been issued. 99%. Cleaning cosmoline out today.

Well I've been repairing and collecting Canadian Military firearms from Confederation to present. Snider's, Martini's, MLM and MLE, SMLE and No4's and I have grown a liking for Ross's.

I've been enjoying the Forum the past few days. I've just recently purchased a NO 4 MK 1* from a friend and was finding out about its history and features. I also have several other WWII arms. I also collect military knives and head gear. I have worked in Construction for the past 20 years. Thanks once again, great website! Forest63

Hello Everyone,
I've enjoyed this site for years, so I finally joined.
I've got a couple M1's and a M1903A3.
Thanks for having me, Pedro.

Hi all
A new member. Old guy veteran just reading up on old military stuff.

Hello everyone;
Bob from Nova Scotia saying hello. I started out using a Lee Enfield as a young fella, find them a great rifle for all big game where I am. I've picked up a few others over the years, still like using them. Just picked up an SKS Russian, having fun with it also. I also like to collect non-surplus Cooey firearms.
Thanks for the membership, this is an excellent website.

Bob from Nova Scotia.

Howdy folks! I'm mostly into Garands but own many other milsurps as well.

Interests cover all militaria but my focus is M1 Carbine. Joined the Carbine Club in 1977. For what they cost now I could have bought a dozen when I started.

Hey all greetings from canada!
ive been a gun nut all my life my father was a gunsmith

Hi,

New here, and fairly new to collecting milsurps.

Will try to send photos. Rifle is probably sporterized but in very good condition, inherited from father-in-law. I have fired it several times. Wondering what info is available on this serial number 150302. Thanks.

so much good information here . stll trying to figure out my enfield . think it's a no4 mk1.numbers on barrel receiver and bolt match . will send photos when I get time . a small photo for now .Attachment 91551

I have been reading this form for several years and am just finally getting around to posting. Don't tend to say much unless I have something specific and informative to contribute. Very appreciative of all the expertise contained here - it has helped me greatly with my broad ranging rifle collection. Have been interested in military surplus firearms etc. for over 40 years. My first firearm purchase at age 16 was a Parker-Hale 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket (not milsurp but a reproduction) and I have never stopped. Recently picked up a 1916 LSA SMLE MkIII now in "*" configuration with a very puzzling set of marks on the knox form and receiver ring. Will post photo and other info in the LE knowledge section shortly to see if anyone else has run into these. Have checked all my reference material and the internet to no avail.

Looking forward to interacting more with the group - RVR

Ok I'm fullfilling the obligatory 1st post. Hello. I was looking for info on the 22 cal. trainer for the M1 Garand. Model designations, prices, availability, etc. Thanks. I collect WW2 arms, US & European.

Evening Gents: New here--again! Have a question on when or where M14's were issued.
Went the Ft. Lost In the Woods for basic and training was all M1. Went to AIT at Ft. Devens, MA where most residents were training for the Army Security Agency.

Signed my dream sheet for Asia so the Army would pay travel back through Denver on way to Oakland. Once in S. Japan it was decided that I should stay there at the 14th Field Station.

They hauled out some M14's and had a little Japanese dude rattle of a mag while prone. He went backwards. Then we cranked off about 20 rounds on semi-auto each, the 14's were put away and we went to work in Top Secret/Crypto buildings. Never saw the M14's again. Next I heard every groundpounder in 'Nam was using an M16.

My guess is a true full auto M14 (maybe has some other designation) is not available unless you jump through a bunch of hoops. Was there a time line for issuance of M14's through M16's someone is aware of? 35 years after discharge a brown envelope showed up with various ribbons/medals plus an amended DD214. Still has Expert with the M1 but doesn't even mention M14's or for that matter the political moniker of "assault rifle". Any answers? It may be a while before I can check back. I'm at newenterprises_at_yahoo_dot_com. Read that like a regular email address and your message will come directly to me. Thor Odinson

Hi All

Thought I'd jump in and say hi, before I start posting questions.

A little about me, from Australia. Love shooting all sort of things (yes, yes, we do have guns here). I shoot and hunt. Started collecting weird and wonderful milsurps a couple of years ago. Enjoy bringing old rust machines to life. Also a keen reloader. That's about it for now :)

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing good.
I own a mauser model 1904 bolt action rifle. I disassembled and assambled it but I did something wrong with the safety because the bolt is half way in and doesnt move much.

If you know what to do please reply to me, it would really help me out.
Good Bye,
Scorch

Greetings, I have a nice chinese sks and a recently aquired AG42B Ljungman rifle. Looking forward to good conversation and information. Also a student of history..........And I love to reload........fun and very interesting........Any advice on factory ammo that will work in AG42 would be appreciated. I have some Privi Partizan current production 139 gr pointed soft point ammlo but not sure if it will be nice to my gun. I'm assembling spare parts and reloading equipment and receipies but it will be a month or so before I am ready to load.

New member here. Also answer to what my Dad used to yell many years ago-- Ron!!!!.
Retired IT. Gunsmith now in spare time taking care of wife. Love doing refurbs on any old gun to breathe in new life -favorites are old milsurp sporters that just need a tender helping hand to give them some dignity.
Enjoying your posts!

I have become an accidental collector and look forward to learning about what I have.

I collect WWII era rifles and helmets and I am looking for parts and information and I'll be happy to share knowledge with anyone.

Thank

Hello, just joined. I have been out of the Military for a while now,a have returned to my old habits. Old rifles n pistols are my passion
I know I will gain a lot of information here. Thanks for allowing me to join.

I just discovered this forum while looking for inforamtion about Bren Gun accessories. I'm a collector of guns and ammunition, and accessories. My main area of interest is WWII. There's a lot of interesting threads here, will try to show a few items from my own collection.

Mark here, 65 yrs old collect old firearms like yourselves

Hi,
I am Roland, a sport shooter from Belgium, shooting mainly with different kinds of milsurps (called ordonnance wapens over here). I own quite a few of them, the most obvious ones.
And I reload. Shooting mainly on (only )50 meter range, as we have very limited amount of shooting ranges over here with 100 m, let alone 300 m or more.
greetings,

New member. Hey.

Hey everyone,

Just another noobie

Hey, all ya'll... 30+ years of learning about and collecting and educating about and fiddling with this stuff... Thanks for letting me join the party.

na shledanou-
Gandalf

New member here!

Been lurking for a bit. Former M1 Carbine collector currently messing with a couple of 1903 Springfields and a Navy Garand Mod 0. Thanks for having me.